Lender requirements
Single-purpose entities ring-fence each loan.
Netsuite · Multi-Entity & Oneworld
Every entity on its own terms. The portfolio as one.
Many portfolios hold each property in its own LLC, SPV, joint venture or fund. RIOO keeps each entity's books separate and, with NetSuite OneWorld, consolidates across entities and currencies from one account. (OneWorld is a NetSuite setup. Confirm it's part of your license.)
Consolidated income · OneWorldReporting in USD
- RIOO Realty US
USD4,812,300 - RIOO Realty Canada
CAD1,204,950 - RIOO Realty UK
GBP842,100 - Eliminations
—(112,400)
Consolidated NOI$6,320,880
Why entity structure makes property accounting hard
Ownership structures exist for good reasons, including liability, financing, investors and tax. But each entity needs its own books, and the portfolio needs consolidated reporting. Without multi-entity support, operators keep separate accounting files and roll them up by hand, often in spreadsheets, every month. Ask for one entity on its own and the work starts again.
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Where this matters most
Capabilities
Why do property groups use so many entities?
Property groups use many entities because lenders, investors and tax rules often require each asset or fund to be held separately. A lender may want a single-purpose vehicle for each building, investors may hold interests through a fund, and cross-border portfolios need local companies in each country.
Investor structures
Funds and joint ventures with different owners.
Tax and regulation
Local entities for each country or state.
Liability
Problems at one property do not reach others.
What is multi-entity property accounting?
Multi-entity property accounting is keeping separate books for each legal entity in a portfolio, such as a single-purpose company per building, a fund or a joint venture, while still reporting across the whole group. RIOO handles this on NetSuite OneWorld, where each entity is a subsidiary with its own ledger, currency and tax settings, consolidated in one account.
Property businesses use many entities for liability, financing and investor reasons, so this is common even in mid-sized portfolios.
How it works
How does multi-entity & OneWorld work in RIOO?
Multi-entity & OneWorld in RIOO runs inside Oracle NetSuite. The properties, units, leases, tenants and vendors it uses are native NetSuite records, so each step updates the same data finance reports on. There is no separate system to sync, and every action keeps an audit trail. The steps below show how the work flows.
- 01
Design
the entity structure with your finance team during implementation.
- 02
Map
properties and communities to entities.
- 03
Operate
Transactions post to the correct entity automatically.
- 04
Handle intercompany
using NetSuite's intercompany features.
- 05
Consolidate
across entities and currencies, and drill to any entity or property.
How it works
How is a multi-entity structure set up in RIOO?
A multi-entity structure in RIOO is set up by mirroring your legal structure in NetSuite subsidiaries, then linking each property to the entity that owns it. Once that link exists, every lease, charge, bill and payment for the property posts to the right books automatically, with no manual entity selection by site staff.
- 01
Map the legal structure
List entities, owners and percentages.
- 02
Create subsidiaries
Each with currency, tax and fiscal calendar.
- 03
Link properties
Assign each property to its owning subsidiary.
- 04
Set intercompany rules
Management fees, shared services and loans.
- 05
Define consolidation
Eliminations and reporting hierarchies.
- 06
Test a close
Run one month across all entities before go-live.
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How do intercompany transactions work?
Intercompany transactions record money and services moving between entities in the same group, such as a management company charging fees to property companies. In RIOO they post on both sides in NetSuite, so balances agree and can be eliminated in consolidation, rather than being matched by hand at quarter end.
| Transaction | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | Property entity | Management company |
| Shared payroll | Management company | Property entities |
| Intercompany loan | Parent or fund | Property entity |
| Central purchasing | Group entity | Property entities |
How does consolidation work across currencies?
Consolidation across currencies works by translating each subsidiary's results into the reporting currency at the right exchange rates, then eliminating intercompany balances. NetSuite OneWorld does this as part of the standard close, so a group with properties in the US, Canada and the UK can report in one currency while each entity keeps its local books.
Read more on multi-currency and global tax.
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What RIOO adds
What RIOO addsProperty records mapped to entitiesTransactions in the right booksEntity-level and consolidated reportingProperty records mapped to entitiesEach property or community is associated with its owning entity.What RIOO addsProperty records mapped to entitiesTransactions in the right booksEntity-level and consolidated reportingTransactions in the right booksRent, bills and work-order costs post to the entity that owns the property.
Entity-level and consolidated reportingSee one community entity alone, or the whole portfolio.
Ownership reportingSegment income and expenses by ownership entity for investors.What RIOO addsProperty records mapped to entitiesTransactions in the right booksEntity-level and consolidated reportingMulti-country, multi-currencyportfolios, through NetSuite.
Entity-level and consolidated reportingSee one community entity alone, or the whole portfolio.Ownership reportingSegment income and expenses by ownership entity for investors.What RIOO addsProperty records mapped to entitiesTransactions in the right booksEntity-level and consolidated reportingMulti-country, multi-currencyportfolios, through NetSuite.Compare
How do teams put multi-entity & OneWorld into practice?
Teams put multi-entity & OneWorld into practice by configuring RIOO to their own policies, training each role on real scenarios and starting with one property or workflow before rolling out further. The examples below show how that typically looks, from set-up to day-to-day use, and which team owns each part of the work.
Intercompany activity is common in property businesses. A management company charges fees to property entities, a central entity pays vendors on behalf of several properties, or one entity funds another's capital project. NetSuite OneWorld supports intercompany transactions and eliminations, so consolidated results don't double count. RIOO's role is to make sure the originating property transactions land in the right entity in the first place, which is what makes intercompany accounting manageable. Confirmany RIOO automation of intercompany entries
Lenders want entity statements. Investors want their share. Executives want the consolidated portfolio. With one ledger, each view comes from the same transactions, cut differently.
| Structure | Typical reason | What RIOO and OneWorld handle |
|---|---|---|
| One LLC per property or community | Liability isolation, financing | Separate books, consolidated portfolio view |
| SPV per commercial asset | Lender requirements | Entity-level statements for lenders |
| Joint ventures | Shared ownership with partners | Partner-specific reporting ConfirmJV reporting approach |
| Funds | Investor capital pools | Fund-level and property-level reporting Confirm |
| Regional or country entities | Tax and currency | Multi-currency consolidation |
| Management company | Fee income and shared services | Intercompany charges and eliminations Confirmmanagement fee automation |
What NetSuite OneWorld provides
NetSuite OneWorld is NetSuite's multi-subsidiary capability. It keeps each subsidiary's books separate within one account, supports multiple currencies and local charts of accounts, automates intercompany accounting and eliminations, and produces consolidated financial statements. RIOO's property workflows post into this structure, so each transaction lands in the right entity from the start. Confirmwhether RIOO supports multi-book
Who is the multi-entity approach NOT for?
A full multi-entity setup is not needed for an owner whose whole portfolio sits in a single company in one country. In that case standard NetSuite with RIOO is enough, and a multi-subsidiary setup adds administration without much benefit. It becomes valuable once you have several entities, owners or currencies to report on.
What changes
What changes when multi-entity & OneWorld runs on NetSuite?
When multi-entity & OneWorld runs on NetSuite through RIOO, operational work and accounting stop being two separate jobs. Transactions post to the general ledger as they happen, reports use the same records as daily work, and controls come from NetSuite roles and approvals. The changes below are the ones teams usually notice first.
- No manual roll-ups
- Entity reporting on demand
- Consistent consolidationacross currencies.
- Investor-ready viewsby ownership.
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Which reports do multi-entity groups need?
Multi-entity groups need reports at entity, fund and group level, often for different audiences such as lenders, investors and the board. Because every entity sits in the same NetSuite account, RIOO can produce each of these from one set of records, without consolidating spreadsheets.
- Entity-level profit and loss and balance sheet
- Property-level net operating income within each entity
- Fund or investor-level results by ownership share
- Consolidated group results with eliminations
- Intercompany balance reconciliation
- Lender covenant reports by entity
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See multi-entity & OneWorld on your own portfolio.
Confirm it's part of your license.)
Can each community have its own books?
Yes. Each community or property can sit in its own entity with separate books, bank accounts and tax settings, while portfolio reporting runs from one NetSuite account. Site teams work as usual, and transactions post to the right entity automatically because each property is linked to its owning subsidiary.
Does RIOO handle multiple currencies?
Yes. Multiple currencies are handled through NetSuite, so each entity keeps its books in its local currency, tenants can be billed in their currency and the group reports in one currency. Exchange rates update in NetSuite, and gains or losses on foreign currency balances are calculated as part of the close.
Can we see one entity alone?
Yes. You can report on any entity individually or on any group of entities consolidated, from the same NetSuite data. A lender can receive a report for the single entity that holds their asset, while the board sees group results, without maintaining separate files or exporting data for each audience.
Can each entity have its own bank accounts?
Yes. Each NetSuite subsidiary can hold its own bank accounts, so rent for a property is deposited to the owning entity's account and bills are paid from it. This keeps cash separate for lenders and investors, and bank reconciliation runs per entity while group treasury can still see total cash.
Can joint ventures with partial ownership be reported?
Yes. Joint ventures can be held in their own entity, and reports can show results by ownership share for each partner. The exact method, such as full consolidation or proportionate reporting, depends on your accounting policies and should be agreed with your auditor before setup. ConfirmJV reporting approach
Can a property move to a different entity after a sale or refinancing?
Yes. When a property is sold between group entities or refinanced into a new vehicle, it can be linked to the new subsidiary from the transfer date. Historical transactions stay in the original entity, and balances such as deposits and receivables are transferred with proper journals so both sets of books remain accurate.
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