International Tax for Foreign Investors
Accounting services
U.S. Tax Services for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors, expats, and international businesses face U.S. tax rules that domestic taxpayers never see. We help international clients stay compliant, use treaty benefits where they apply, and structure U.S. investments with the whole picture in mind.
Who We Help
- Foreign individuals who own U.S. real estate or other U.S. investments
- Foreign companies doing business in, or entering, the United States
- Foreign owners of U.S. LLCs and corporations
- U.S. citizens and green card holders living abroad
How We Help
- Nonresident returns: Form 1040-NR for individuals with U.S.-source income.
- FIRPTA planning: buying, owning, and selling U.S. real estate as a foreign person.
- U.S. entities for foreign owners: formation and annual compliance, including foreign-owner reporting.
- Tax treaty review: whether a U.S. income tax treaty with your home country changes your U.S. tax, and how to claim it.
- Inbound structuring: choosing structures that work for U.S. tax and your home country's tax.
Global Reach, Local Expertise
Our Cape Coral office works with clients around the world through a global network and multilingual staff. The pins on the world map in our lobby mark where our clients come from.
Related Reading
- Tax Treaties for Foreign Investors in U.S. Real Estate
- What Is FIRPTA in Real Estate?
- Selling Florida Property as a Foreign Owner: Tax Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
Do foreign investors have to file U.S. tax returns?
Often, yes. Foreign individuals and companies with certain U.S.-source income, like rental income or gain from selling U.S. real estate, generally have U.S. filing requirements.
Can a tax treaty reduce my U.S. tax?
Sometimes. Treaties can reduce withholding on certain income types and settle residency questions, but they don't cover everything. For example, they generally don't eliminate FIRPTA on real estate gains.
Do you work with clients who live outside the U.S.?
Yes. Many of our international clients work with us remotely and share documents through our secure client portal.
