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## [Fiji Land Law update: Legal requirements for the assignment of indigenous (iTaukei) land leases](https://www.sas.com.fj/commercial-law-updates/fiji-land-law-update-legal-requirements-for-the-assignment-of-indigenous-itaukei-land-leases)

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** Jan 24, 2018 / by [Artika Prasad and Seini Tinaikoro](https://www.sas.com.fj/commercial-law-updates/author/artika-prasad-and-seini-tinaikoro) posted in [Fiji land law](https://www.sas.com.fj/commercial-law-updates/topic/fiji-land-law), [Fiji land dealings](https://www.sas.com.fj/commercial-law-updates/topic/fiji-land-dealings), [Fiji law](https://www.sas.com.fj/commercial-law-updates/topic/fiji-law), [Native lease law](https://www.sas.com.fj/commercial-law-updates/topic/native-lease-law), [iTaukei land law](https://www.sas.com.fj/commercial-law-updates/topic/itaukei-land-law)

Fiji has 3 types of land title ownership that are regulated in accordance with the Land Transfer Act. This provides a system of title by registration that accords with the Torrens Title System and bestows an indefeasible title on anyone who registers their title in accordance with the Land Transfer Act, in the absence of actual fraud.

Fiji’s system of written titles and different types of land ownership is not only unique in terms of protecting indigenous land ownership but it also provides Fiji with an advantage over most other Pacific Island States. This is because, in accordance with the Torrens Title System, Fiji, has a system of recorded titles that the State guarantees. This system provides certainty of title which reduces disputes over land ownership and benefits commerce and investment.

In this legal update we briefly set out the 3 types of Fiji land ownership, and update on a recent development in relation to the requirements for the lawful assignment of iTaukei leases.

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