Chicago Deferred Exchange Company

Founded in 1989, Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (CDEC) is one of the oldest and largest independent Qualified Intermediaries in the United States. The company specializes exclusively in facilitating tax-deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary mission is to provide investors with the highest levels of security, expertise, and service, ensuring that their exchange transactions are structured properly and that their funds are held securely. CDEC assists clients ranging from individuals to large corporations in deferring capital gains taxes on the sale of business or investment property.