T3 Advisors
For investors
Whether you are evaluating Venezuela for the first time or you know the market and want a professional counterparty, here is exactly how working with T3 Advisors works, what to expect at each step, and what support you have.
How it works, step by step
Explore the portfolio or receive a teaser
Our public portfolio shows investment opportunities with anonymous profiles: sector, general location, price range, and a summary. If something catches your interest, that is the starting point.
Express interest
Contact us indicating which opportunity or sector interests you. There is no commitment at this stage. It is a conversation.
Sign a confidentiality agreement
To protect the seller, the asset's identity and detailed information are only shared after signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). It is a standard document that protects both parties.
Receive the full documentation
Once the agreement is signed, you receive the confidential information memorandum: a detailed document with everything you need to evaluate the opportunity, including the sources behind every data point and the information gaps that exist.
Evaluate with professional support
If you decide to move forward, we connect you with local professionals who know the terrain: transactional lawyers, auditors, appraisers, technical experts. You can use yours or ours. T3 coordinates the process.
Make an offer
If the evaluation is positive, a letter of intent is formalized with the proposed terms: price, conditions, timelines. T3 facilitates the negotiation between the parties.
Due diligence and closing
A data room is organized for the formal review of the asset. T3 coordinates the document flow, follows up on every pending step, and accompanies the process through to the signing of the purchase agreement.
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A network of experts by your side
Investing in Venezuela requires specialized support from people who understand the terrain. T3 Advisors works with a network of professionals experienced in major financial transactions. If you already have trusted advisors, we work with them. If not, we put our network at your disposal.
Financial and business consultants
Business plans, market research, and feasibility studies for major transactions
Local transactional lawyers
Legal structure, purchase agreements, representations
Regulatory compliance lawyers
Sanctions (OFAC), jurisdiction-specific structuring
Auditors and public accountants
Financial review, accounting due diligence
Certified appraisers
Formal asset valuations
Technical and environmental experts
Physical inspections, environmental assessments
T3 recommends professionals, facilitates their engagement, and coordinates their work throughout the transaction. Each professional works directly for whoever retains them.
Risks you should know about
Investing in Venezuela involves significant complexities: political risk, corruption, deteriorated infrastructure, sanctions restrictions (OFAC), and a regulatory environment in transition. T3 Advisors helps you understand and navigate each of these risks, and advises you on how to mitigate them with the best professionals in the market.
How a foreign investor invests in Venezuela
Venezuela is open to foreign investment and requires neither local partners nor special prior permits. What determines your starting point is your investor profile, particularly if you have ties to the United States. T3 guides you through each aspect and gives you access to the specialists who help you navigate these requirements.
Requirements by nationality
U.S. investors
- OFAC compliance is mandatory. General licenses are self-executing but require active review before operating
- No special prior permit from the Venezuelan government is required. The investment must be registered with BANCOEX within 60 days of the transaction
- Partnering with a Venezuelan national is not required. Strategic sectors such as oil, mining, or telecoms may have special participation requirements
- The investment vehicle can be incorporated outside Venezuela
- International correspondent banking may cause operational delays
- Regulatory framework is evolving rapidly. Up-to-date legal counsel is essential
European investors
- No sanctions restrictions equivalent to OFAC for most European investors
- No special prior permit from the Venezuelan government is required. The investment must be registered with BANCOEX within 60 days of the transaction
- Partnering with a Venezuelan national is not required. Strategic sectors such as oil, mining, or telecoms may have special participation requirements
- The investment vehicle can be incorporated outside Venezuela
- International correspondent banking may cause operational delays
- More straightforward process than for investors with U.S. ties
The regulatory framework, particularly U.S. sanctions (OFAC), is constantly evolving. This information is for guidance only and may not reflect the current state of regulations.
Four considerations every transaction must keep in mind
Sanctions (OFAC)
Applies if you have a U.S. nexusIf you have a U.S. nexus (citizenship, residency, or a U.S.-registered company), every transaction in Venezuela requires a compliance assessment under OFAC regulations. T3 works with lawyers who specialize in this area.
Investment vehicles
The standard practice is to incorporate the investment vehicle outside Venezuela, for legal certainty, banking access, and tax efficiency. Operating directly from Venezuela is also possible. T3 advises you on structuring your vehicle wherever it best suits your needs.
Legal framework
Venezuela has bilateral investment treaties with 27 countries. The new Hydrocarbons Law (2026) enabled international arbitration of disputes, a fundamental shift for investor protection.
Repatriation considerations
The economy operates de facto in dollars, which simplifies transactions. Capital repatriation considerations depend on the structure used and the investor's jurisdiction.
T3 turns what seems complex into a clear process. None of these topics is an insurmountable obstacle. The difference is addressing it with the right advisor from the start.
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