News

06th - July, 2026

Cambodia Introduces New Guideline on Construction Permit and Certificate of O...
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (“MLMUPC”) issued Guideline No. 291 DNS/KHTT dated 4 February 2026 on the Procedures for the Issuance of Construction Permits and Certificates of Occupancy (the “Guideline”), which took effect on the same date. Issued as part of the Royal Government’s broader public service reform agenda, the Guideline establishes clear timelines and a streamlined workflow for the issuance of construction permits and certificates of occupancy, providing greater predictability for developers, investors, and enterprises undertaking construction projects in Cambodia. Background Prior to the Guideline, applicants for construction permits often faced uncertainty as to processing timelines, with approval periods varying significantly from project to project. The Guideline addresses this by imposing time-bound obligations on the ...

27th - October, 2025

Cambodia Introduces Digital Platform for Real Estate Service Licensing
The Non-Banking Financial Service Authority (NBFSA) of Cambodia has announced a significant change in the application process for real estate-related service licenses. According to a notification issued on 24th July 2024, the NBFSA has introduced a new digital platform for license applications. Effective 1st August 2024, individuals and businesses seeking licenses for real estate-related services can now submit their applications through the CamDigiKey app. This move towards digitalization aims to streamline the licensing process and improve efficiency in the real estate sector. This development marks an important step in Cambodia’s efforts to modernize its financial and real estate regulatory framework, leveraging technology to enhance administrative procedures.

27th - October, 2025

Sub-Decree on the Implementation of the Cambodian Investment Law: An Overview
With the new Investment Law coming into effect on 15th October 2021, aimed at fostering and enhancing investment in Cambodia, the Sub-Decree on the Implementation of the Law on Investment was subsequently enacted on 26th June 2023. 1. Key Highlights of the Decree The Sub-Decree primarily outlines the prerequisites and sequence for investment project registration and execution (Chapter II), elaborates on the specifics of investment incentives (Chapter III), enumerates the diverse services rendered by the CDC (Council for the Development of Cambodia) and MPISC (Municipal-Provincial Investment Sub-Committees) to investors (Chapter IV), and delineates the protocols for the transfer and amalgamation of investment projects (Chapter V) as well as the suspension of such projects (Chapter VI). 2. Investment Activities Qualifying for ...

27th - October, 2025

Prakas on Real Estate Service Business
The Non-Banking Financial Services Authority (NBFSA) issued the Prakas on Real Estate Service Business No. 64 on 27th December 2022. According to the Prakas, the regulatory authority for real estate-related services has been changed from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to the Pawnshop Regulator (RPR) under NBFSA, and the requirements and validity period of license/certificate (reduced from 3 years to 1 year) have been changed. In addition, the contribution system has started, whereby the holder of a license/certificate is required to make an annual contribution in the amount specified in the Prakas to RPR.