Properties for Sale and Rent in Cambodia

The majority of properties purchased by foreigners in Cambodia use what’s known as a “nominee structure”. At IPS Cambodia, approximately 90% of all our foreign clients choose this structure as it’s cheap, secure and fast, especially when compared to alternative options such as a LHC. Often we have clients who have a Khmer partner or colleague who they put forward as a nominee, however if they don’t, there are a range of options available to source a nominee for the property for the duration of your ownership. The mortgage agreement is registered at the applicable government office and prevents any title transfer without your permission. Once these documents are in place the nominee can’t sell, transfer, move or do anything with the title without your expressed permission. When set up properly, this structure is a very strong and inexpensive form of property security for foreign owners. Another benefit of using a nominee structure is that there are no requirements for monthly/quarterly tax statements and more importantly, this structure does not attract any profit taxes.