International Seller Services
Expert guidance for international property owners selling Florida real estate with full FIRPTA compliance.
Navigate U.S. tax requirements with attorney-backed support and secure fund transfers.
Start Your ClosingSupport available for Spanish, French, Arabic, German, and Portuguese speaking clients.
Selling Florida Real Estate as a Foreign National
When foreign nationals sell U.S. real estate, FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) requires withholding a portion of the sales proceeds for federal tax purposes. Our attorney-owned title agency specializes in managing FIRPTA compliance, tax withholding coordination, and secure international fund transfers to ensure a smooth closing process.
FIRPTA Withholding Management
We handle all FIRPTA withholding requirements, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations while protecting your net proceeds.
- •Standard 15% withholding coordination
- •Reduced withholding certificate applications
- •IRS Form 8288 preparation and filing
- •Withholding exemption analysis
Tax Professional Coordination
We work closely with qualified tax advisors to minimize your tax obligations and ensure proper reporting to the IRS.
- •Tax professional referrals
- •Capital gains analysis coordination
- •Withholding certificate strategy
- •IRS compliance verification
Secure International Fund Transfers
Receive your net proceeds safely with our secure international wire transfer protocols and multi-currency coordination.
- •SWIFT network coordination
- •Correspondent bank routing
- •Foreign currency conversion guidance
- •Wire fraud prevention protocols
Remote Online Notarization
Sign all closing documents from your home country via secure video notarization approved by Florida law.
- •No travel to Florida required
- •Secure identity verification
- •Time zone flexibility
- •Electronic document delivery
Your International Seller Closing Process
Contract Review and FIRPTA Assessment
We review your sales contract and assess FIRPTA withholding requirements based on your sale price and circumstances.
Title Search & Payoff Coordination
Our team conducts title search, coordinates mortgage payoffs, and resolves any title issues to ensure clear conveyance.
Tax Withholding Strategy
We coordinate with tax professionals to determine if a withholding certificate or exemption applies to reduce or eliminate withholding.
Remote Closing Execution
Sign all documents via secure Remote Online Notarization from anywhere in the world at a time convenient for your time zone.
Fund Distribution & IRS Reporting
We process FIRPTA withholding, file required IRS forms, and wire your net proceeds securely to your international bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Compliance and Professional Standards
Shield Title & Escrow is a proud member of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and Florida Land Title Association (FLTA), adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct and security.
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Let our team guide you through FIRPTA compliance and secure your net proceeds.
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