Hedge the rand. Own the dollar.
For South African investors seeking dollar-denominated assets and geographic diversification, Luvanex delivers curated U.S. real estate with full offshore compliance support.
How Southn investors typically enter the U.S. market.
Use your R1m annual single discretionary allowance and R10m foreign investment allowance to fund U.S. purchases legally through SARB channels.
South Africans with U.S. or U.K. residency can access foreign-national mortgages for enhanced leverage.
For sophisticated investors, Luvanex works with SA tax advisors to integrate U.S. LLCs into existing offshore trust structures.
Moving capital, made simple.
We work with SARS- and SARB-registered forex brokers to structure your outward transfer with proper tax clearance (TCS PIN) where required. All documentation prepared for full compliance.
Understanding your obligations.
South Africa and the U.S. have a comprehensive tax treaty. Rental income is generally taxed in the U.S. first, with foreign tax credits available in South Africa — minimising double taxation when structured correctly.
From inquiry to ownership.
- 01Discovery call
- 02SARB & LLC setup
- 03Property sourcing
- 04Closing
- 05Management & reporting
Common questions.
For amounts over R1m in a calendar year, yes. We coordinate with your SA advisor to obtain your TCS PIN.
Indirectly, via an LLC owned by your trust. This is a common structure we help implement.
U.S. estate tax exposure for non-residents is significant on directly held property — LLC ownership through a foreign entity mitigates this. We advise accordingly.