Owning Property in Madagascar as a Foreigner

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.