Having your own piece of land in Cambodia is an appealing idea. Land in Cambodia is almost always a good investment for the future, whether it is for your own beachside paradise on Cambodia’s coastline or for commercial or residential construction interests in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville. There is currently an abundance of land for sale in Cambodia, with “for sale” signs scattered across the countryside and visible from many of the country’s national roads. Land for sale in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and throughout the provinces are available. Beach land for sale in Sihanoukville and riverfront land for sale in Kampot are both attractive choices for foreign investment. Farmland for sale in Cambodia is another popular and often affordable investment choice. Unfortunately, foreigners are currently not allowed to legally own land in Cambodia as individuals. However, all is not lost because there are ways to legally acquire ownership under the existing legal system, which we will show you how to do.
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1. Becoming a Cambodian Citizen and Buying Land in Cambodia
Citizenship is no longer as simple as it once was; you must either pay a hefty fee or make a substantial contribution to the country’s growth. If you are in a position to consider this choice, it provides a high level of protection because once the citizenship process is completed, land can be purchased in your name.
2. Purchasing land in Cambodia through the formation of a Land Holding Company (LHC)
Due to the initial cost of setting up an LHC, this choice is better reserved for what would be considered high-value plots of land. You will also be subject to benefit taxes, and a 51 percent share of the LHC must be held in the name of a local partner, making this choice more appropriate for investors with substantial corporate backing.
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3. Renting Land in Cambodia
If you want to build a residential or commercial property with a high rental return on investment, long-term renting or leasing land is a great choice. The advantage of this option is that once your project starts to produce enough revenue, it can be used as a stepping stone to establishing an LHC as described above.
How many choices are there for buying land in Cambodia?