Guide to Global Real Estate Investment Trusts aims at contributing to a comprehensive analysis of the existing real estate investment trust (REIT) regimes. REITs have become increasingly popular as investment vehicles. The global listed property sector has been characterized by a variety of noteworthy developments in recent times; the proliferation of REIT-type structures in countries around the world key among them. Despite an uncertain economic environment, REITs have proven their ability to promote institutional real estate investments in global financial markets.
What’s in this book:
With regard to the legal framework, the structure and function of a REIT are carefully investigated and explained. The book, structured into two parts, General Report and Country Chapters, focuses on such key issues as the following in terms of tax issues:
- REIT formation, operation and liquidation
- mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
- planning for public and private REIT offerings and re-securitizations, and
- tax treaties’ aspects of REITs, including OECD recommendations
How this will help you:
REITs are inherently complex and their interplay with tax treaties further compounds the complexity. This highly accessible yet authoritative work is the perfect decision-making tool for any professional looking for perspective and guidance on the challenges and opportunities REITs engender. This highly practical book is a complete comprehensible guide to the business community with an adequate level of critical analysis.
