Philippines extends land lease terms for foreign investors to 99 years

The Philippines has enacted a new law extending land lease terms for foreign investors to 99 years, aiming to attract long-term capital, technology, and expertise.

The implementing rules and regulations for Republic Act 12252, also known as the Investors' Lease Act, were signed by officials on December 19 and will take effect on January 4, 2026.

This extension significantly increases the previous lease period of 75 years.

The new regulations include administrative safeguards to protect both landowners and lessees.

A crucial aspect of the law is the requirement to annotate lease contracts on land titles, making them publicly binding and legally protected.