Ownership limits
Foreign-ownership, screening or land-use restrictions.
Going Global · Real Estate
Overseas real estate counsel
Identify listed counsel for acquiring, financing, developing, leasing or disposing of property outside China. Ownership restrictions, title systems and closing mechanics vary by jurisdiction and asset type.
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Last reviewed15 August 2026 · China Legal Portal editorial desk
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Foreign-ownership limits, title, tax and screening rules are local. This page frames the issue and identifies counsel; it is not legal advice.
When counsel may be needed
Start with the property issue in front of you
Title & diligence
Boundaries, easements, leases, planning and environmental matters.
Structure & finance
Holding entities, security, tax and beneficial ownership.
Closing & disposal
Deposits, registrations, funds flow and exit.
Guides & spotlight resources
Research before you route
Flagship guide
China real property law
Coordinate PRC-side funding and holding questions with destination property counsel.
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WB
World Bank land topic
Tenure and registration as market foundations, not a title opinion.
CDD
FATF real-estate guidance
Beneficial-owner diligence is often part of the transaction file.
Destination pathways
Choose the host country
Land systems are local. Corridor routes help locate destination context; they are not a ranking of property markets.
Topic pathways
Route by property need
Regulatory comparison
Questions that change by destination
| Decision | Why it matters | Typical counsel work | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | Some assets or locations are restricted or screened. | Eligibility and structuring review. | Screen early |
| Title system | Registration, unregistered interests and survey issues vary. | Local title and planning diligence. | Screen early |
| Funds and closing | Source-of-funds, FX and notary or registry mechanics. | Closing timetable and funds-flow map. | Ongoing |
Authority panel
Market frameworks, local title
International guidance on land administration and financial-crime risk does not replace a local title and regulatory review.
Counsel directory
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Profiles are drawn live from the International Lawyers directory and are not ranked. “Listed” describes the directory record, not an endorsement or guarantee.
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Prepare before contacting counsel
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Property and use
Address, asset type, owner, proposed use and known defects.
Buyer and ownership
Entities, nationalities, beneficial owners and funding sources.
Commercial terms
Price, deposit, financing, conditions and target dates.
Diligence pack
Title, surveys, leases, planning, tax and screening approvals.
Content rail
Related property intelligence
China real property law
Home-side holding and funding questions.
Foreign investment counsel
Screening that can sit on the same asset.
Wills and succession counsel
How the property will pass later.
Counsel CTA
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Use the introduction route when the destination or practice fit is unclear.
Sources & review
Last reviewed: 15 August 2026. Review owner: China Legal Portal editorial desk.
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Profiles are directory records and are not ranked. “Listed” is not an endorsement or guarantee. This page provides general legal information and directory navigation, not legal advice. China Legal Portal is not a law firm.
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