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Are you a landlord in a foreign country?

If so, you have probably spent hours trying to understand the tax laws in that state, so that you could file your property tax return.

Owning a property abroad can be hugely rewarding when you have the right help at your side.

If you are earning rental income from your overseas property, you have a tax obligation in the country where your property is located and in your own country.

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Property Tax Tips

9 Top Tips on reducing property income tax for overseas landlords

As a non-resident landlord, it is likely you will be required to file an annual income tax return. Maybe you’re asking yourself questions like – how can I reduce my property taxes?

And while it is not always easy to understand foreign tax laws, by having a strong grasp of your tax requirements and entitlements, you can save yourself a lot of money come tax time. But is there any way to lower your property taxes?

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Property Tax Tips

Renting property abroad to holidaymakers? Here’s everything you need to know about your tax requirements.

If you are fortunate enough to own a property in a popular holiday destination, then maybe you have considered the idea of letting it out while it’s vacant. This is an ideal way for many holiday homeowners to cover the costs of owning a property and perhaps earn some extra income on the side.

However, if you earn an income from property overseas – even from short-term holiday bookings – it is likely that you will have a tax filing requirement in that country.

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What is the history behind PTI Returns? Q&A from our tax team.

When was “Property Tax International” created?


The idea was born in 2006.

We noticed that more and more people were purchasing property abroad and there was a gap in the market for a company that could organise and manage the tax requirements of international property owners.

We wanted to help people who have a property and rental income in France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, the UK, Poland, Hungary and the USA to meet their tax obligations.

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French Property Tax

Vous possédez un bien locatif en cession-bail en France? Consultez les informations mises à jour sur les taxes de cession-bail sur vos revenus.

Propriété en cession-bail est un dispositif unique en France, qui gagne en popularité.

Quels sont les avantages et les inconvénients d’avoir une propriété en cession-bail? Qu’est-ce qu’une cession-bail exactement et comment ça marche?

Si vous recherchez un investissement immobilier sans tracas en France, en particulier dans les destinations touristiques, l’achat d’une cession-bail peut vous convenir. Dans ce guide, vous trouverez tout ce que vous devez savoir.

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