Laws and Regulation
Gov’t Accelerates Resolution of US$737m in 14 Stalled Projects in Sihanoukville
The Cambodian government is expediting the resolution of 14 stalled projects in Sihanoukville, collectively valued at approximately US$737 million. This initiative aims to boost investment through incentives, concessions, mediation, and dispute resolution efforts. This information was disclosed in a meeting chaired by HE Hean Sahip, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance […]
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Cambodia Prepares Strategic Budget Plan 2025 to Weather Global Economic Headwinds
The Cambodian government is taking proactive measures to safeguard its economic stability in the face of a challenging global economic climate. On 13 May 2024, Circular No. 06. US was issued, outlining the development of a strategic budget plan for 2025-2027, alongside a draft law on financial management specifically for 2025. This initiative underscores the […]
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Gov’t Implements Measures to Enhance Sub-National Expenditure Efficiency by 2024
In a bid to streamline fiscal management at the sub-national level, the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) issued a pivotal circular on May 7, 2024. The directive mandates prudent budgetary practices across all sub-national administrations, emphasising the need to curb unnecessary local development initiatives. Under the circular’s provisions, capital-provincial administrations are instructed to […]
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A New Blueprint: CCA Unveiling of Cambodia’s Construction Regulations Sets Industry Standard
In a significant move for the construction industry, the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) led the way by hosting a workshop that unveiled new construction laws and regulations, setting a new standard for the sector’s future. This pivotal event, which took place on 22 April 2024 at the Olympia Hotel, saw the participation of over 100 […]
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Thai Gov’t Raises Threshold for Reduced Transaction Fees on Property Priced from US$90k to US$258k
The Thai government has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at revitalising the country’s real estate sector. Among these measures is the approval by the Thai cabinet to increase the minimum tax rate on home and condominium transactions to 7 million baht, approximately US$209,000, as reported in a government statement released on Tuesday 9 April […]
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Within the Next Few Years, Cambodia Aims for Digitized Real Estate Registration in Just Two Hours
Thanks to the expertise of professional officials and technological advancements, in the next few years real estate registration in Cambodia, could soon be completed digitally within a mere two hours. This revolutionary move aims to streamline processes and boost efficiency in the country’s real estate sector. This groundbreaking vision was disclosed by HE Leang Monirith, […]
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Penalty-Free Property Registration Deadline Announced
The General Department of Taxation has declared a grace period for owners of unregistered or outdated immovable properties, offering an exemption from administrative penalties, including surcharges and interest, provided they complete their registration or update their property information by the end of June 2024. This directive, issued in a press release on 25 April 2024, […]
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Authorities Reject Free Land Giveaway Announced by Individual in Kampong Speu
The Oral District Administration in Kampong Speu province has officially refuted claims made by Mr Chuon Kunthea regarding the distribution of land to individuals, citing that the designated land falls within the confines of the Oral Mountains Wildlife Sanctuary. This announcement was made on 21 April 2024, following Mr Kunthea’s assertions of distributing land, as […]
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Revised Vietnam Land Law Allowing Property Rights for Overseas Vietnamese to Boost Real Estate Market
The recently revised Land Law, which extends land use rights to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and Vietnamese citizens living abroad, is anticipated to provide a significant impetus to the country’s real estate sector, according to Vietnamplus on 11 April 2024. Lieu Nguyen, the global ambassador for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia at the US National Association of […]
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Cambodia’s New Law Paves the Way for Inland Waterway Investment
The Cambodian government has taken a significant step towards enhancing inland waterway investment with the official promulgation of the Law on Inland Water Transport. Encompassing 18 chapters and 275 articles, this legislation aims to stimulate investment and development in Cambodia’s inland waterway and port sector, offering lucrative opportunities for both domestic and international trade. Signed […]
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