31 CFR § 802.205 - Completion date.

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title: "31 CFR § 802.205 - Completion date."
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# 802.205 Completion date.

The term *completion date* means, with respect to a transaction, the earliest date upon which the purchase, lease, or concession is made legally effective, or a change in rights that could result in a covered real estate transaction occurs.

See § 802.304 regarding the timing rule for a contingent equity interest.