The Most Important Property Ownership Documents in Cambodia

There are multiple documents to prove property ownership in Cambodia. Some apply to residential property while others are more catered to large development projects. As a property buyer, it is important to know the basic differences between them to save yourself headaches in the future!

The Most Important Property Ownership Documents in Cambodia:

1. Certificate of Ownership over Immovable Property a.k.a. Hard Title

This property ownership title is the strongest form of ownership in Cambodia. Only available to Cambodian citizens, this title is recognized on a national level. It contains a QR Code that leads to information about the property and may contain information including GPS coordinates of boundaries.

2. Strata Title

Strata Title is a nationally recognized form of property ownership applicable to private units of co-owned buildings such as condos and office buildings in Cambodia. This is the only property title wherein foreign nationals can be the direct property owner.

3. Certificate of Perpetual Lease

The Certificate of Perpetual Lease is a title issued by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) usually for the purposes of land development.

4. Letter of Transference of Possessory Right over Unregistered Property a.k.a. Soft Title

The Soft Title is another property ownership title similar to Hard Title but is only issued by local authorities. Although a valid document, it is highly advised that owners of this title convert it to Hard Title for it to be recognized on a national level and prevent unwanted disputes in the future.

5. Certificate of Economic Land Concession

The Certificate of Economic Land Concession is another ownership right issued by the government through the MLMUPC for the purposes of land development usually made by large conglomerates in Cambodia.

6. Certificate of Perpetual Lease over Private Unit

The Certificate of Perpetual Lease over Private Unit is a form of ownership for long-term tenants in co-owned buildings such as condominiums or office buildings in Cambodia.

7. Certificate of Usufruct

The Certificate Usufruct is a legal form of ownership given to a person, group, or entity that allows them to utilise and derive benefits (including monetary) from another’s property.

8. Immovable Property Lease Contract

The Immovable Property Lease Contract is a written document outlining the terms of the property lease made between the owner and the lessee. This contract gives the lessee the formal right to occupy and utilise the leased property in accordance with the terms of the contract.

9. Government Document

This can be in the form Prakas, Decree, or Sub-decree issued by government ministries. This document is usually awarded to either public or private entities and serve as nationally recognized forms of land ownership in Cambodia.

10. Certificate of Common Ownership

The Certificate of Common Ownership is a unique form of property ownership as the document grants rights to a community and not an individual. The title contains specific information on the community’s name, as well as information on the property’s location, size, boundaries and its usage.

These are the most common forms of property ownership documents in Cambodia. If you are someone looking to own property under special circumstances, do not hesitate to reach out to our property advisors.

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