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Urban Land Use Rights Transfer Regulations (2022 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون نقل حقوق استخدام الأراضي البلدية (2022) / Urban Land Use Rights Transfer Regulations (2022)
Enacted: 1990-05-19 ✅ Effective: 2022-05-01
📝 Overview
Regulates the transfer of urban land use rights between parties in China including sale, leasing, and mortgage, defining restrictions on foreigners.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Urban Land Use Rights Transfer Regulations (2022 Amendment) provide: (1) Allocation methods: auction, tender, direct agreement, and company-to-company transfer; (2) Permitted purposes: residential (70 years), commercial (40 years), industrial (50 years); (3) Foreigners: foreign companies established in China permitted to obtain land use rights; (4) Mortgage: use right may be used as loan collateral with accredited banks; (5) Land recovery: state retains right of recovery upon expiry of use period.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
When purchasing commercial or industrial property in China, ensure you understand the use right duration and legally permitted purpose. Violating the specified purpose may lead to land recovery.
📎 Official source
State Council of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026