Can I invest if I live outside the UK?

UOWN welcomes international investors, but there are some geographic restrictions:

Accepted countries: Besides the UK, we currently accept investors from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. If you're a resident of these countries, you can invest just like a UK investor – same process, same projects, same terms.

Case-by-case basis: If you live elsewhere (but not in a restricted country), contact us. We might be able to accommodate you depending on your specific situation and local regulations. We've had investors from various countries, and we're often willing to explore options.

Restricted countries: Unfortunately, due to regulatory requirements, we cannot accept investors from the USA, Canada, Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, and some other jurisdictions. This isn't our choice – it's about compliance with local financial regulations in those countries.

Requirements for international investors: You'll need to pass the same identity verification as UK investors, prove your residency in an accepted country, potentially provide additional documentation depending on anti-money laundering requirements, and understand that all investments are in GBP and UK properties.

Tax considerations: As an international investor, you might face different tax treatment on your returns. UK tax might be withheld on property gains, and you'd need to handle any tax obligations in your home country. We recommend consulting a tax advisor familiar with UK property investments.

Banking: You'll need a bank account that can send and receive GBP transfers. Some international banks might charge fees for currency conversion or international transfers.

If you're unsure whether you can invest, just ask us. We're always exploring ways to make UOWN accessible to more investors globally, within regulatory constraints.