Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (“CDEC”) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest providers of Qualified Intermediary and Exchange Accommodation Titleholder services for investors looking to structure tax-deferred exchanges under IRC Section 1031.

Since 1989 CDEC has successfully facilitated more than 55,000 tax-deferred exchanges for corporate and individual taxpayers nationwide.

CDEC has built a sterling reputation based upon expertise, experience and integrity.

Sleep better — up to 180 nights in a row.

A separate Qualified Trust account is created for every client on every transaction. Funds held in trust, for the benefit of our clients, are segregated from creditors’ claims by operation of law.

CDEC uses only professionally managed, highly liquid institutional money market funds rated AA or better and all interest accrues to our clients’ accounts.

Uncompromised integrity.

IRC Section 1031 Tax-deferred Exchanges are our only business.
Our core team has been together more than 15 years.

We have received several Private Letter Rulings from the IRS that are beneficial to our clients.

We offer complimentary CLE and CPE presentations to our clients and business partners.

Anticipating your needs, exceeding your expectations.