Investor Friendly Countries

Investor-Friendly Countries for Legacy Anchor Partners RELP

Legacy Anchor Partners (LAP) offers foreign investors a passive, debt-free short-term rental (STR) "money machine" via a Wyoming LLC holding company owning 33% RELP shares. This structure provides US real estate exposure in California with K-1 passive income ($400K–$500K annually per $5M investor post-startup), 100% bonus depreciation ($1.85M tax savings), tax-free barter points (37K/year for 90% discounts on week-long global vacations via ThirdHome/Exchange clubs), and 117 days/year free access to Sierra Ranch (cleaning fees only; ideal hub for Tahoe, Reno, SF, Yosemite, and California exploration). The RELP operates perpetually (100+ years), passing to heirs via LLC without probate, title changes, capital gains, estate taxes, or reassessment (e.g., Prop 13). Debt-free model avoids interest limitations, ensuring resilient cash flow.

Investor-friendly countries are those with US tax treaties reducing withholding (e.g., 30% to 15% or lower on rental income/K-1s), avoiding double taxation, and offering residency/investment visas. Top options (based on 2026 treaties and expat-friendly policies):

• Canada: Treaty reduces withholding to 15%; easy ECI credits; Golden Visa-like paths; proximity for property oversight.

• United Kingdom: 15% withholding; strong double taxation relief; UK investors favor US RE for diversification.

• Netherlands: 15% withholding; tax-efficient holding companies; EU gateway for family mobility.

• Germany: 15% withholding; credits against high domestic taxes; residency via investment (€360K+).

• Japan: 10–15% withholding; credits for Japanese taxes; stable yen-USD exchange.

• Australia: 15% withholding; similar tax systems; property investment visas.

• Singapore: 15% withholding; territorial tax (foreign income untaxed); Golden Visa ($2M+ investment).

• Ireland: 15% withholding; low corporate tax hub; EU residency options.

• Switzerland: 15% withholding; lump-sum taxation for HNW; privacy-focused.

• Panama: Territorial tax (foreign income untaxed); Golden Visa ($200K RE investment); US treaty for credits.

Details of the LAP RELP Agreement

• Structure: Wyoming LLC holds RELP shares; RELP owns CA holding LLC (land) and S-corp (operations/STRs).

• Governance: Operating agreement (approved pre-funding) includes succession (to heirs via LLC, no probate), buy-sell (right of first refusal), supermajority votes for sales, and poison pills (e.g., charitable donation on liquidation) to ensure perpetuity.

• Income/Deductions: K-1 pass-throughs allocate profits/depreciation; no self-employment tax for passive investors.

• Exit/Transfer: No forced sales; heirs inherit seamlessly without taxes/reassessment.

Reasons to Invest $5M in Fractional Ownership RELP

• Passive Income: ~$400K–$500K annual K-1 (post-expenses), growing 2% with inflation; debt-free ensures resilience.

• Tax Benefits: 100% bonus depreciation on $5M; reduced withholding via treaties; no US estate tax for foreigners (via LLC).

• Barter & Lifestyle: 37K points/year for 90% vacation discounts worldwide; tax-free family use builds bonds.

• Sierra Ranch Perks: 117 free days/year (cleaning only); central CA location for travel/exploration.

• Legacy: 100+ year operation; easy heir transfer avoids trusts/REIT fees/limitations (e.g., REITs lack control/depreciation).

• Risk Mitigation: Debt-free avoids leverage risks; CA location hedges inflation; perpetual structure outperforms market bubbles.

• ROI Edge: 65% margins from efficient builds; barter/Ranch add non-monetary value (~$45K/year equivalent).

Investment Process

1. Inquiry & Screening: Contact GP; review PPM/data room for risks (e.g., FIRPTA 15% on exit).

2. Entity Formation: Create Wyoming LLC (via CSN, $375/mo compliance) as holding company.

3. Due Diligence: Review/approve operating agreement (ensures alignment; e.g., treaty-compatible withholding).

4. Funding: $5M staged ($1M initial, $1M quarterly x4) via wire/SDIRA; immediate depreciation eligibility.

5. Activation: Receive K-1s, barter points, Ranch access; perpetual passive benefits begin post-startup (12–18 months).

Pre-funding agreement approval ensures transparency, customization (e.g., treaty optimizations), and commitment—protecting all parties in this legacy-focused RELP.