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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
File No. 333-185111

CORPORATE PROPERTY ASSOCIATES 18 — GLOBAL INCORPORATED

Prospectus Supplement No. 1 Dated June 6, 2013
To Prospectus Dated May 7, 2013

This prospectus supplement (the "Prospectus Supplement") is part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the prospectus of Corporate Property Associates 18 — Global Incorporated, dated May 7, 2013 (as amended or supplemented, the "Prospectus"). Unless the context indicates otherwise, the information contained in this Prospectus Supplement supersedes the information contained in the Prospectus. Terms used but not defined in the Prospectus Supplement shall have the meanings given to them in the Prospectus. A copy of the Prospectus will be provided by Corporate Property Associates 18 — Global Incorporated upon request.

INDEX TO THIS SUPPLEMENT


Suitability Standards			S-1
Prior Programs			S-1

SUITABILITY STANDARDS

The paragraph regarding the New York and North Carolina special suitability standards, as set forth in the "Suitability Standards" section on page 2 of our prospectus, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

New York imposes a higher minimum investment requirement than we require. In New York, individuals must invest at least $2,500 (not applicable to IRAs).

PRIOR PROGRAMS

The paragraph and table in the "Prior Programs — Information about Completed and Currently Operating CPA® Programs and CWI — Distribution Coverage" section beginning on page 83 of our prospectus is superseded in its entirety by the following:

Distribution Coverage

The following chart summarizes information regarding the total distributions paid to common stockholders by the CPA® Programs and CWI and the percentage of these distributions that was covered by the net cash provided by operating activities as calculated in accordance with GAAP for the 10-year period from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2012.

Percentage of Total Distributions Paid to Common Stockholders Covered by GAAP Cash Flow from Operating Activities

(Dollars in thousands)	Total Distributions Paid⁽¹⁾		GAAP Cash Flow Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities⁽²⁾

2012
CPA®:17 — Global	$	147,649	$	157,275		107	%
CPA®:16 — Global		134,649		190,939		142	%
CPA®:15⁽³⁾		47,921		76,476		160	%
CWI		3,110		(5,850	)	0	%

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(Dollars in thousands)	Total Distributions Paid⁽¹⁾		GAAP Cash Flow Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities⁽²⁾

2011
CPA®:17 — Global	$	102,503	$	101,515		99	%
CPA®:16 — Global		103,880		156,927		151	%
CPA®:15		94,272		163,566		174	%
CPA®:14⁽⁴⁾		N/A		N/A		N/A
CWI		606		(1091	)	0	%
2010
CPA®:17 — Global	$	60,937	$	69,518		114	%
CPA®:16 — Global		82,013		121,390		148	%
CPA®:15		91,743		168,725		184	%
CPA®:14		69,155		109,288		158	%
CWI⁽⁵⁾		0		(62	)	0	%
2009
CPA®:17 — Global	$	27,193	$	35,348		130	%
CPA®:16 — Global		80,778		116,625		144	%
CPA®:15		88,939		164,475		185	%
CPA®:14		68,832		87,900		128	%
2008
CPA®:17 — Global	$	5,196	$	4,443		86	%
CPA®:16 — Global		79,011		117,435		149	%
CPA®:15		98,153		180,789		184	%
CPA®:14		68,851		110,697		161	%
2007
CPA®:17 — Global⁽⁶⁾	$	0	$	(17	)	0	%
CPA®:16 — Global		72,551		120,985		167	%
CPA®:15		85,327		162,985		191	%
CPA®:14		68,323		89,730		131	%
2006
CPA®:16 — Global	$	41,227	$	52,255		127	%
CPA®:15		82,850		144,818		175	%
CPA®:14		83,633		102,232		122	%
CPA®:12⁽⁷⁾		19,265		27,364		142	%
2005
CPA®:16 — Global	$	28,939	$	40,338		139	%
CPA®:15		80,475		124,049		154	%
CPA®:14		51,905		70,895		137	%
CPA®:12		25,431		44,285		174	%
2004
CPA®:16 — Global	$	5,918	$	7,584		128	%
CPA®:15		67,797		90,721		134	%
CPA®:14		50,973		70,590		138	%
CPA®:12		25,173		27,529		109	%
CIP®⁽⁸⁾		12,093		17,306		143	%

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(Dollars in thousands)	Total Distributions Paid⁽¹⁾		GAAP Cash Flow Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities⁽²⁾

2003
CPA®:16 — Global⁽⁹⁾	$	0	$	(30	)	0	%
CPA®:15		40,498		55,536		137	%
CPA®:14		50,173		59,410		118	%
CPA®:12		24,960		28,979		116	%
CIP®		23,891		33,198		139	%

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

(1): Total distributions paid to common stockholders are on a cash basis and are derived from the statement of cash flows for each period. These amounts differ from distributions declared, which are on an accrual basis. For example, a distribution declared in the fourth quarter of a fiscal year is paid in the first quarter of the following year.
(2): It should be noted that, in the GAAP statement of cash flows, distributions to and from non-controlling interests, such as our partners in consolidated joint ventures, are not classified within cash flows from operating activities, regardless of whether they relate to operating activities. The information in this table is provided for illustrative purposes only and should be evaluated in conjunction with the complete financial statements of the CPA® Programs and CWI. Additional information regarding operating performance of the CPA® Programs and CWI can be found in their respective filings with the SEC.
(3): Represents the period from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. On September 28, 2012, CPA®:15 merged into W. P. Carey. As a result of the merger, CPA®:15 did not file financial statements for the third quarter or thereafter.
(4): On May 2, 2011, CPA®:14 merged into CPA®:16 — Global. As a result of the merger, CPA®:14 did not file financial statements for the first quarter of 2011 or thereafter.
(5): Represents the period from CWI's commencement of operations through December 31, 2010.
(6): Represents the period from CPA®:17 — Global's inception, February 20, 2007, through December 31, 2007.
(7): Represents the period from January 1, 2006, through November 30, 2006. On December 1, 2006, CPA®:12 merged into CPA®:14. As a result of the merger, CPA®:12 did not file financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2006 or thereafter.
(8): Represents the period from January 1, 2004, through August 30, 2004. On September 1, 2004, CIP® merged into CPA®:15. As a result of the merger, CIP® did not file financial statements for the third quarter of 2004 or thereafter.
(9): Represents the period from CPA®:16 — Global's inception, June 5, 2003, through December 31, 2003. CPA®:16 — Global paid its first distribution in April 2004.

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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) File No. 333-185111

CORPORATE PROPERTY ASSOCIATES 18 — GLOBAL INCORPORATED
Prospectus Supplement No. 1 Dated June 6, 2013 To Prospectus Dated May 7, 2013
INDEX TO THIS SUPPLEMENT
SUITABILITY STANDARDS
PRIOR PROGRAMS
Percentage of Total Distributions Paid to Common Stockholders Covered by GAAP Cash Flow from Operating Activities