Building a Sustainable future: Exploring the intersection of tax and real estate

Frankfurt, Germany

25 April 2024 - 27 April 2024

Building a Sustainable future: Exploring the intersection of tax and real estate


Thursday 25 April 2024

18:00 Welcome reception and dinner
Further details will soon be shared

Friday 26 April 2024

08:00 Registration desk opens
09:00 » 09:30 Welcome address by the AIJA Bureau representative and the Organising Committee
09:30 » 10:45 Powering tomorrow: Tax & real estate strategies for sustainable projects

This panel will address tax and real estate law considerations for planning and implementing sustainable projects, such as renewable energy projects. It will discuss the impact of tax and real estate law on these projects and how tax and real estate law can promote the growth of these projects.
10:45 » 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 » 12:45 Maximising efficiency - The classic question: Share deals vs. asset deals in sustainable real estate transactions

This panel will focus on unraveling the intricate tax considerations in real estate transactions. We will explore the choices between share deals and asset deals, the challenges of RETT blocker structures, optimal holding locations and discover which approaches maximize tax and other efficiencies while advancing ESG initiatives.
12:45 » 14:00 Lunch
14:00 » 15:00 Sustainable Real Estate Investing via Funds: Navigating the real estate fund landscape

This panel will discuss practical challenges and different approaches for efficent and sustainable real estate investments via funds, with a focus on specific structures and investments through Art. 8, 9 Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) funds.
15:00 » 16:00 Unlocking energy efficiency potential: Tax incentives for sustainable buildings

In this panel we will:
- explore the various tax incentives and credits available to property owners, developers, and investors who prioritize sustainable building practices;
- discuss how these incentives can drive the transformation of the real estate industry towards a greener and more environmentally responsible future;
- gain insights into the legal nuances and strategies for leveraging tax benefits to enhance energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and meet sustainability goals.
16:00 » 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 » 17:30 Re-Defining property: Exploring alternative forms of real estate ownership and transfers

This panel will discuss new models of real estate ownership, especially the use of Blockchain and NFTs, and their practial implications from a legal and tax perspective, including their effects from an ESG perspective.
20:00 Dinner
Further details will soon be shared

Saturday 27 April 2024

09:00 Registration desk opens
10:00 » 11:30 Tax-savvy property evaluation: A real estate and tax lawyer's role play workshop

Get ready to dive into the world of strategic property acquisitions with our immersive workshop. In this engaging and interactive role play experience, you'll step into the shoes of real estate and tax professionals tasked with evaluating property acquisitions from a tax perspective.

Learn to navigate the intricate web of tax laws and regulations that can make or break a deal. Work collaboratively with fellow participants to analyse real-life case scenarios, negotiate tax-efficient structures, and make informed decisions that maximize ESG targets as well as ROI while minimizing tax liabilities.
11:30 » 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 » 13:00 Building added value: Real estate projects from a VAT perspective

This panel will focus on VAT considerations in real estate projects and transactions and will discuss optimization strategies and their impact on their structuring and implementation including from an ESG perspective.
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Optional social programme and dinner
Further details will soon be shared