Taxation of Real Estate Developers – Ensuring Tax Certainty for Real Estate Development Projects [FHFPRO]

    Specialization

    Target audience

    - Real estate agents
    - Lawyers
    - Chartered accountants
    - Notaries
    - Developers

    1 day

    Prerequisites

    Experience in real estate transactions is required, but expertise in taxation is not necessary

    Objectives

    ◗ Determine the developer's taxable income.

    ◗ Identify the structures that need to be put in place to operate as a developer.

    ◗ Apply the VAT rules governing the sale of real estate by developers.

    ◗ Enforce the developer’s commitment to build.

    Training program

    ◗ Structure to be set up for promoter activity

    - Analysis of different legal structures: SAS, SNC, SCCV
    - Taxation of real estate profits in each situation
    - Impact on partners

    ◗ Taxation on the purchase of building land

    – Definition of building land
    – VAT treatment for the purchase of building land
    – Taxable base: VAT on the margin or VAT on the total price
    – Reduced registration fees in the event of a commitment to resell: terms of the commitment
    – Consequences of failing to comply with the commitment
    – Substitution with a commitment to resell
    – Special provisions regarding payment in kind

    ◗ VAT system for the sale of new buildings

    - Definition of new property
    - Taxation of future renovation sales (VEFA)
    - Criteria for major renovation: legal definition; practical applications
    - VAT recovery on construction work

    ◗ Registration fees: preferential treatment if the developer commits to building

    – Description of the preferential tax treatment
    – Tax consequences of failing to meet the commitment to build
    ✔ APPLY | Case study: building lots, new construction projects, and major renovation projects
    ✔ EVALUATE | Interactive end-of-session quiz to test your understanding of the key concepts covered during the training

    Why choose this course?

    As part of their business, real estate developers must make a number of tax-related decisions, particularly regarding transactions involving building lots and the terms of resale for new buildings. These decisions can impact the profitability of the project. This training course provides a thorough understanding of all the tax aspects of real estate transactions carried out by developers. The course is led by a tax attorney specializing in real estate taxation.

    Teaching and assessment methods

    Before the training: Submit your expectations via your online portal 15 days before the training begins and complete a self-assessment of your skills.

    Teaching Methods: A variety of methods to cater to different learning styles, encourage active participation, and reinforce learning through experimentation and practice.

    Educational materials: presentation materials, reference materials (summary sheets, tables, etc.), and other resources available in your account.

    During the training: a mix of theoretical concepts and examples drawn from real-life cases. Participants are given the opportunity to engage in role-playing exercises. Numerous practical exercises allow participants to demonstrate their mastery of the skills as the training progresses.

    Monitoring and evaluation: attendance sheet and certificate of completion. Immediate and post-training evaluations conducted using the LearnEval platform.

    Price

    1 295 € EXCL. TAX

    Testimonials

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