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Property & Farmland in Gambia

Who can buy, how ownership works, and the taxes and duties for buying property in Gambia.

Ownership & Tax - Who Can Buy in Gambia

BuyerPermittedTenureConditions
Gambian citizenYesFreeholdUrban property freely available; rural land subject to State Lands Act
Foreign nationalConditionalFreeholdPermitted in urban areas; leasehold available for land; State Lands Act governs all transfers
Foreign companyConditionalFreeholdPermitted for business property; company must be registered in Gambia
Any buyer (agricultural land)ConditionalLeaseholdAgricultural land governed separately; state grants leases rather than freehold

Ownership and tax rules are summarised for guidance and change over time. Verify with a professional before investing.

Frequently asked questions about Gambia

NRIs and OCIs can freely buy residential and commercial property in India (not agricultural land), with purchase funds routed through NRE/NRO banking channels.

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