Laws and Regulation
Gov’t Orders Local authorities to Cease Issuing Land Transaction Documents in Protected Areas
The Ministry of Environment has requested local authorities to stop signing off on and also voiding all land ownership transfer certificates, land occupancy certificates, purchasing certificates, or other related land transaction documents in protected zones. HE Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, gave the order during a meeting with local officials […]
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Land Ministry to Disseminate New Construction Regulations to Architects & Designers Nationwide
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction will host an online training course to disseminate new construction regulations to architects, floorplan designers, and construction firms nationwide. According to the announcement on 11 March, the course will start on 18 March from 8 am through Zoom. Related individuals and firms can join for free. […]
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Types of Legal Property Ownership Documents in Cambodia
The legitimacy of real estate possession in Cambodia is determined by titles, certificates or other documents issued by competent authorities. The following are the 14 types of legal real estate ownership documents in Cambodia: 1. Title of Possessory of Right Over Immovable Property (White title or Sporadic title) This kind of title was issued through […]
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GDT Officially Postpones Capital Gains Tax Collection to 2024
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has issued an official statement announcing the postpone of capital gains tax collection for another two years after receiving approval from PM Samdech Hun Sen earlier this year. The implementation of the capital gains tax will start on 1 January 2024, instead of 2022 to help boost economic growth […]
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Mondulkiri Authorities Issue New Orders to Crackdown on Illegal Divided Land Plot Businesses
Mondulkiri provincial authorities have warned of severe fines and legal action against any unlicensed divided land plot businesses (Dey Lo), while they currently crack down on these businesses at their locations. The warning came after provincial authorities have found many businesses operating illegally without permits. In some cases, the developers refuse to transfer land ownership […]
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Apsara Authority Strengthens Land & Construction Regulations in Angkor Park
The APSARA Authority recently hosted a training course to promote and strengthen the law and regulations enforcement regarding land and construction management in the Angkor archaeological park zone. Joined by over 100 officials and students, the training educated the participants on the construction evaluation and provided an in-depth understanding of the law enforcement on construction […]
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Land Ministry Prohibits Construction & Demolition Work Without Permission
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has strongly prohibited all construction companies from entering into construction contracts with any owners that have not yet received a construction permit, repair permit, demolition permit and construction site opening permit from the competent authorities. According to the notification letter dated 2 March 2022, this […]
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PM Orders Relevant Ministries for Request Permission Before Using Expropriation Law
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered the relevant authorities and ministries to ask for permission or approval before deciding to implement the Law on Expropriation, whereby the government can claim private land for public infrastructure development. PM Hun Sen made the order on 2 March during the inauguration ceremony of NR3. “The Law on Expropriation […]
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Land Ministry, JICA Host Intensive Training Course on Construction Law Implementation
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), in collaboration with JICA, has organised a training program for 25 officials to strengthen the implementation of the new construction law. This training course is being conducted in two phases. The initial phase took place online from 7-14 February, while the main phase is scheduled […]
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Understanding Technical Requirements for Land & Property Development
According to Prakas No. 087 DNS on land development, all developers must ask permission from the competent authority before developing any land or beginning any property development project. However, besides the permit, developers also have to follow other technical requirements. Commercial land developments shall follow the following legal requirements: 1. Must allocate 25% of the […]
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