Cambodia Clarifies Minimum Capital Rules for Foreign-Owned Companies

  • Cambodia allows foreign-owned firms to register with a statutory minimum capital of KHR 4 million (about US$1,000), supporting an open investment environment.
  • In practice, banks and regulators expect higher paid-up capital to meet tax registration, licensing, and AML/KYC requirements.
  • Capital may be injected gradually, but companies must demonstrate adequate funds once operations commence, especially in regulated sectors.
  • Advisors recommend aligning declared capital with operational scale, as low capitalization can delay banking access, visas, and approvals.