Episode 1724
Owning Property in Madagascar as a Foreigner
Offshore Tax with HTJ.tax · htjtax
September 8, 20253m 19s
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Show Notes
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🏠 Ownership Restrictions
- Foreigners cannot own land outright (freehold) in Madagascar.
- Why property ownership remains politically and legally sensitive.
📜 Option 1: 99-Year Emphyteutic Lease
- The most common solution for foreign investors.
- How this long-term, renewable lease offers security similar to ownership.
🏢 Option 2: Local Company Ownership
- Setting up a Malagasy company as a legal entity.
- How property can be acquired under the company’s name, giving the investor indirect control.