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Lease of land (foreign lessee, 25 years)

A foreigner cannot own land, but can lease it for up to 25 years, renewable once. The contract updates as you type; download the PDF, sign it before a notary public and have it annotated on the land title.

The document is drafted in English, the language commonly used for legal documents in the Philippines. Everyone who signs must understand it: have it explained in his or her language before signing.

Buying property as a foreigner: what you can really own

ImportantTemplate provided for information. It does not replace a consultation with a lawyer registered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Check that the rules and amounts cited have not changed before signing.