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Buying in Florida as a non-resident: what is allowed, and what is not.
Non-resident status does not prevent buying in Florida. It changes financing, taxes, and filings. Alexandra DuPont lays out the framework, in French, without unrealistic promises.
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Can a non-resident buy real estate in Florida?
Yes. No residency or visa is required to buy a condo, villa, or house in Florida, in your own name or through a structure. However, the purchase grants no right to stay, and financing and taxes follow rules specific to foreign buyers.
Alexandra DuPont guides non-resident buyers from France through every step, in French, and coordinates with the tax advisors and lenders who handle these files.
In practice
The non-resident framework, in four points
The concrete differences from a resident buyer, plainly stated.
- 01
Free to buy, stays regulated
You may buy and sell freely. Your stays remain governed by immigration rules: 90 days per visit under ESTA for French citizens.
- 02
Specific financing
Foreign national loans exist, with larger down payments and translated documentation. Cash remains the fastest route for a remote purchase.
- 03
Filings on both sides
Rental income filed in the United States, French treatment under the tax treaty, and an ITIN when required. A cross-border accountant frames year one.
- 04
Resale and FIRPTA
On resale, FIRPTA withholding can apply to the foreign seller. It is prepared around price and buyer status, before closing.
Direct contact, no middleman
Discuss your project directly with Alexandra DuPont.
No call center, no form resold to third parties: you deal directly with your Florida broker.
Buying in Florida from France
The complete guide for France-based buyers.
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Read more ↗︎Do I need a U.S. bank account to buy?
Not for a cash purchase by international wire, but a local account simplifies dues, taxes, and management. It is opened with your bank and advisors' help.
Not for a cash purchase by international wire, but a local account simplifies dues, taxes, and management. It is opened with your bank and advisors' help.
Can I buy through a company?
Yes, it is common for non-residents. The structure has tax and estate effects on both sides of the Atlantic: it is chosen with a tax attorney before the offer.
Yes, it is common for non-residents. The structure has tax and estate effects on both sides of the Atlantic: it is chosen with a tax attorney before the offer.
How do I contact Alexandra DuPont in French?
Call or text (561) 929-5276, or email Alexandradupont7@gmail.com. You reach Alexandra directly, not a call center or a portal middleman.
Call or text (561) 929-5276, or email Alexandradupont7@gmail.com. You reach Alexandra directly, not a call center or a portal middleman.