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No results for "{query}". Try a different phrase.Opening a bank account in Cambodia
What Cambodian banks ask a foreigner for, when a local address is needed, why an application can be refused, and how to prepare an account for large transfers.
Construction checksAccepting an apartment at handover
What to check at handover in Cambodia: building documents, services, defects, the handover record, the warranty, and the re-inspection before you sign.
Taxes & costsTaxes in Cambodia for foreigners
Tax residence, salary, remote and rental income for foreigners — how it is assessed and what to check. Not a substitute for tax advice.
Ownership for foreignersBuying a resale condo in Cambodia
A step-by-step guide for foreigners: strata title, foreign quota, seller checks, debts, tax, payment and registration.
Construction checksHow to verify a property construction update
A developer's photo or readiness percentage is a source, not proof of a milestone. Record provenance, reconcile with the SPA, keep a version log and resolve conflicts.
Vetting a developerHow to vet a developer in Cambodia
Which documents to request, how to check licences, permits and the track record, and how to do it remotely.
SPA contractSPA contract in Cambodia: what to check
What the sale and purchase agreement fixes, which clauses to check, and where the risks usually hide.
PaymentsHow to pay for an apartment in Cambodia
What currency the deal is in, how payments to the developer work, and how to transfer money safely.
Owner costsApartment upkeep in Phnom Penh: the costs
What the owner’s recurring costs consist of: service charge, tax, utilities and rental management.
Strata titleStrata title in Cambodia: what it is and why it matters
How it differs from freehold and leasehold, what exactly is registered to a foreigner, and how to check a property before buying.
Ownership for foreignersCan a foreigner buy property in Cambodia: what the law says
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Cambodia: what the law allows, what strata-title and freehold are, which documents are issued, and the restrictions on land.
Taxes & costsTaxes and costs when buying property in Cambodia: the full list
The 4% stamp duty and current reliefs, the 0.1% annual tax, rental tax, and the deferred capital gains tax.