Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-11 of Corporate Property Associates 18 — Global Incorporated of our report dated January 16, 2013, relating to the balance sheet of Corporate Property Associates 18 — Global Incorporated, which appears in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in such Registration Statement.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
January 16, 2013