Private propertyArt. 109
A constitutional guarantee with limits and an economic and social function.
National Constitution ↗Text accessed AUG 2026
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Legal framework.
The legal framework, property, contracts and safeguards translated into the decisions foreign nationals actually face.
The 30-second answer
The short answer.
The Constitution protects private property and limits retroactive legislation. That foundation matters, but transaction security also depends on the contract, registry, counterparty and the practical ability to enforce rights.
Partial dossier
Who it is for:
Investors, companies and families who need to identify risks before signing, buying or hiring.
Legal risk rarely lies in a single rule: it emerges in documentation, counterparties, registration and enforcement.
The knowledge base does not replace a lawyer. It helps you ask better questions, recognise red flags and organise a professional review.
Non-retroactivityArt. 14
A constitutional rule; its scope must be analysed in context.
National Constitution ↗Text accessed AUG 2026
Specific applicationCase
Contracts, registration, evidence and enforcement change the real risk.
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What it means.
There is a clear constitutional foundation for property and regulatory predictability. Turning it into practical protection requires well-designed and documented transactions.
What it does not mean.
A constitutional guarantee does not promise court timelines, enforcement costs or freedom from disputes. A stable framework and a secure transaction are not synonymous.
What do you need to decide?
Which law governs the transaction?Who can legally bind the counterparty?What must be registered?How is a security interest enforced?
Suggested reading paths
Path 1 · Contracts · 18 minPath 2 · Property · 24 minPath 3 · Security interests · 20 minPath 4 · Preparing due diligence
A layered dossier
From context to a verifiable decision.
This page separates facts, editorial analysis and points that still require specific validation.
Law and jurisdiction
Formal validity is one layer; applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement complete the analysis.
Counterparty
Representation, legal capacity, beneficial ownership and solvency must be verified.
Registration
Property, companies and certain security interests depend on registries whose specific status matters.
Execution
Contracts should be designed with default, evidence, remedies and recovery time in mind.
Editorial transparency
What we have not verified matters too.
The knowledge base summarises general information. No transaction should close without independent legal advice and a specific document review.
This page organises general information and does not replace legal, tax, medical, financial or technical advice for a specific case.
Actual status
Published constitutional framework; case-specific application. Status, source and scope remain visible in every layer.
Disclosed gaps
Incomplete information is marked so an estimate does not become a certainty.
Premium tools
Applied comparison tools, criteria and checklists will be available in The Guide.
Your next decision.
Identify the law, counterparty, applicable registry, jurisdiction and enforcement mechanism before signing.