Ownership Structures
Property Ownership Structures in the UK for Foreign Investors
A practical guide to how foreign investors can hold UK property — individual ownership, joint purchase, limited companies, offshore structures, and the inheritance and tax implications of each.
Read guide →Ownership Structures · United Arab EmiratesProperty Ownership Structures in Dubai and the UAE for Foreign Investors
How foreign investors can own property in the UAE — freehold vs leasehold zones, company structures, jointly held property, inheritance under UAE law, and the practical steps to protect your investment.
Read guide →Ownership Structures · ThailandProperty Ownership Structures in Thailand for Foreign Investors
Thailand restricts foreign land ownership, but condominiums, long leases, Thai company structures, and the BOI Long-Term Resident visa provide viable routes for international investors — each with distinct legal and inheritance implications.
Read guide →Ownership Structures · SpainProperty Ownership Structures in Spain for Foreign Investors
Spain allows foreign nationals to own property with few restrictions, but choosing between personal, joint, or company ownership has significant implications for income tax, capital gains, inheritance, and succession across Spanish and EU law.
Read guide →Ownership Structures · GreeceProperty Ownership Structures in Greece for Foreign Investors
Greece allows unrestricted foreign property ownership in most areas, but border zone restrictions, the EU Succession Regulation, inheritance tax rules, and the choice between personal and company ownership each require careful consideration.
Read guide →Ownership Structures · EgyptProperty Ownership Structures in Egypt for Foreign Investors
Egypt permits foreign nationals to own up to two residential properties with some restrictions on size and type, while company structures, long leases, and usufruct rights provide additional routes for larger investments.
Read guide →Ownership Structures · CyprusProperty Ownership Structures in Cyprus for Foreign Investors
Cyprus offers one of Europe's most accessible foreign property ownership regimes, with full freehold title available to non-EU nationals, a well-established common law legal system, the EU Succession Regulation, and no inheritance tax — making structure selection largely about tax efficiency and estate planning rather than navigating restrictions.
Read guide →Ownership Structures · Bali, IndonesiaProperty Ownership Structures in Bali and Indonesia for Foreign Investors
Indonesia prohibits foreign freehold land ownership, but Hak Pakai (Right to Use), long leases, Indonesian company structures (PT PMA), and the new Second Home Visa each offer international investors a legitimate path to holding Bali property.
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