Rule
From the decree’s entry into force, a foreign buyer must, within one month and after all taxes and fees arising from the sale have been paid, register the stamped agreement or sales contract at the District Land Registry (in person, through a lawyer or an authorised representative) and apply to the Ministry for purchase permission; otherwise the contract is automatically void.[1]
Conditions
- The contract must be stamped under the Stamp Law.
- All taxes and fees arising from the sale must be paid at registration.
Practical implication
The decree does not say expressly from which date the month runs; the natural reading is from signature of the contract. Treat registration and the permission application as immediate steps, not later formalities.
Applies to: Contract · Contract registration · Contracts signed on or after 21 May 2024
Legislation · Turkish Cypriot administration (TRNC) · Official Gazette No. 147 of 7 August 2026: Decree with force of law 89/2026 regulating the rules on acquisition of immovable property by foreigners, Article 4, new Article 8(1), final paragraph · in force from 7 August 2026 · until 5 November 2026 · last verified 14 September 2026 · rule record