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Susan Raaijmakers
Partner
Real Estate: Optimal tax structuring in real estate
We help local and international real estate investors, builders, contractors and developers to structure tax optimally, manage risks and optimize returns. Our role begins as soon as an idea for a project or investment is on the table. We assess the tax implications of each step, from acquisition, financing and operation to sale or redevelopment for tax opportunities and risks. In short: we translate fiscal rules into concrete, measurable value for the entrepreneur.
Optimize returns, minimize risks
What are Real Estate tax services and why are they essential?
Real Estate Taxation focuses on tax advice to parties active in the real estate sector. It involves optimizing tax structures for real estate transactions, property development and real estate investments. For professional real estate parties, strategic tax planning is crucial to:
- Minimize transfer tax - Minimizing transfer tax is crucial, each percentage point saved can result in significant financial benefits.
- Optimize VAT in real estate - The distinction between VAT taxed and VAT exempt transactions and the revision period are key factors to consider in real estate tax planning.
- Navigate interest deduction limitations - Navigate interest deduction limitations, including earnings-stripping rules and the real estate exception, and evaluate the tax impact on financing.
- Optimal tax structure - Set up an optimal tax structure for international real estate investments
- Ensure compliance - Stay compliant with new rules such as the rules governing the transparency of real estate funds
We work with diverse clients: project developers aiming for quick results without tax pitfalls, global investors needing to stay compliant, and family funds or startups buying their first property. What they share: time is money, and suboptimal tax structures cost more than you think. Reducing tax friction is non-negotiable.
Partner mindset
We sit on the same side of the table as dealmakers with hands-on entrepreneurial mentality for fast deal realization.
Network and deep technical tax knowledge
Bringing together all tax expertise in one place, streamlining processes, reducing complexity, and delivering results.
International network
Through Taxand direct access to specialists in 50+ countries, on top of latest developments for international deals and knowledge sharing.
Joint Real Estate Development in an Optimal Tax Structure
A large private investor with an extensive Dutch real estate portfolio was presented with the opportunity to demolish a leased property and develop a mixed-use project at this location, comprising residential units (apartments), offices, commercial spaces, and a hotel/restaurant.
