Carlos Manuel Castellon, CPA has more than 40 years of professional experience in tax and business advisory services. He frequently consults with foreign individuals and companies entering the United States with tax, financial, business, and immigration matters.

In this episode, Carlos addresses the most frequently asked questions foreign buyers have when purchasing real estate in the U.S.

Do I need a Visa to buy Real Estate in Florida? Should I buy under my name or under an entity? What is the best structure to reduce income taxes when investing in Real Estate? These questions and more are explored in this episode. 

About Carlos:

Carlos Manuel Castellon, CPA, graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and taxation.

He began his career in public accounting in 1982 with KPMG, a "Big 4" international accounting firm. He then opened his own firm in 1987 and it has grown to become one of the most recognized Hispanic CPA firms in South Florida specializing in International Taxation.  Castellon Halloun PL is a founding member of ICG-International Consulting Group, an alliance of tax professionals, attorneys, and consultants in more than 25 countries.

He has been a member and director of the following organizations:

• Founder and president of ICG-International Consulting Group. ICG is an alliance of prestigious consulting, legal and accounting firms with offices in over 25 countries in the Americas, European and Asian continents.


• Board of directors of Florida International University (FIU) Honors College


• Board of directors of the international committee of the Miami Chamber of Commerce


• Director & Board member of Citrus Health Network: a non-profit mental health hospital


• Member of the Cuban American Certified Public Accountants


• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)


• Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)

Host: Omar De Windt

Producers: Omar De Windt; Veronica Aizpurua