Foreigners cannot own land in Thailand but can register a lease of up to 30 years at the Land Office (leases over 3 years must be registered to be enforceable), or buy a condominium in their own name within the 49% foreign quota, with funds remitted from abroad and a Foreign Exchange Transaction form. Have a lawyer review every contract before signing.
How it works
- Check the title deed and seller authority
- Review or draft the bilingual contract
- Plan the foreign remittance for the FET form
- Confirm the foreign quota and debt-free letter
- Register at the Land Office
FAQ
- Is a 30+30+30 lease valid?
- Only 30 years can be registered at a time; renewals are contractual promises.
- What if the landowner dies?
- A registered lease binds the heirs.
- Land Office fees for leases?
- 1% of total rent plus 0.1% stamp duty.
Service fees: please contact our staff for a quotation.