Long-Form Leasehold,
without the freehold question.
For international buyers who do not wish to incorporate locally: 25-year leases with a contractual 25-year renewal — a clean, well-recognised structure under Philippine law.
A familiar mechanism.
Republic Act 7652 (the Investor's Lease Act) and the Civil Code provisions on long-term lease combine to permit foreign nationals to lease Philippine private land for up to 50 years, with a single contractual renewal option of an additional 25 years.
For most international buyers — particularly those buying as a second-home or rental investment — the long-form lease is the simplest, most-recognised pathway to use Samal land for a meaningful horizon without engaging in corporate structuring.
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Two principal lease lengths.
25 Years · Renewable
- 25-year initial term
- Renewal option at year 25
- Foreign-eligible
- Build allowed (covenant-controlled)
- Estate membership included
50 Years · 25 + 25
- 50-year initial term
- Lump-sum prepay options
- Beach corridor allocation
- Concierge build support
- Renewal option vested in heir
Multi-parcel / Family Office
- Multi-parcel allocations
- Custom payment structures
- Family office residency services
- Estate-planning integration
- Private legal mandate
Annual ground rents and lease structures shown are illustrative. Final terms vary by parcel and are documented in the executed Lease Agreement under Philippine law. All foreign buyers are advised to obtain independent counsel.
Leasehold & foreign ownership.
Can a foreigner own land outright in the Philippines?
Generally no. The 1987 Constitution restricts ownership of private land to Philippine citizens or 60%-Filipino-owned corporations. However, foreigners may (a) own condominium units within a project where foreign ownership does not exceed 40%, or (b) hold land under a long-term lease as described here.
Is the 25 + 25 structure secure?
Yes, when correctly documented. Long-term leases are well-recognised under the Investor's Lease Act and the Civil Code. The renewal option, when properly structured, is binding on the lessor's successors. We recommend independent Philippine counsel review for every lease execution.
What happens to a structure I build on leased land at expiry?
This is fully addressable in the lease itself. Typical Venture International leases provide for either (i) renewal at fair-market ground rent, (ii) buyer pre-emption of any future sale of the underlying freehold, or (iii) a fair-market improvements buyout at expiry. The structure is selected at execution.
Can I sublet or rent out a residence on leased land?
Yes — both short-term and long-term subletting are permitted under our standard lease, with notice. Many leaseholders opt into our managed-rental programme, which handles bookings, housekeeping and remittance.