Ownership of land in Thailand is governed by the Land Code BE 2497 (1954), the Civil and Commercial Code, Land Reform for Agriculture Act BE 2518 (1975) and the regulations set forth by the Ministry of the Interior. Under the strict application of the existing law, it is officially prohibited for foreigners, including both individuals and juristic entities (e.g., companies or partnerships), to own land in Thailand .

Mexico has a few unique property laws. The Constitution of Mexico prevents foreign land ownership of any property within 100 kilometers of the border or 50 kilometers of the coast, although the Mexican Foreign Investment Law of 1993 states that a foreigner or foreign corporation may acquire property ownership rights through a bank trust called a "fidelicomiso".

For purposes of the Land Code prohibition on foreign land ownership, the definition of "foreigner" includes a Thai-registered company in which foreigners own more than 49% of the shares. So, if the foreign ownership of the Thai-registered company does not exceed 49%, the company can own land in Thailand. Under policy of the Land Department, however, the local Land Office cannot register ownership of land by a company if foreigners own 40% or more of the shares.

Yes. However, some local Land Offices inexplicably refuse to register the land under the name of a Thai citizen with a foreign family name.

With limited exceptions, foreign ownership of land is generally prohibited under Thai law, including both the Land Code and the Foreign Business Act. However, foreign citizens may own a house, villa, or other structure built on the land.

This FAQ is FAI-frequently answered incorrectly. Previously the Land Department had a policy of denying land ownership to spouses of foreigners. This policy was based on the assumption that the Thai would be holding all or part of the interest in the land for the benefit of the foreign spouse. This policy fell especially hard on Thai women, who frequently would refrain from registering their marriages in Thailand out of fear of losing the right to own land.

Answer: A land lease for duration of 3 years and more must be registered with the Land Department, and some fees must be paid. The maximum duration is 30 years, which may be renewable for another 30 years. In case the parties agree for a lease of 60 years (30 years with an option to renew for another 30 years), a deposit payment against the rent payable during the 2 nd part of contract shall be made at the same time a payment of 1 st half’s deposit.

Foreigner citizens are permitted to lease land for a period of 30 years, in addition to a renewal term of an additional 30 years. However, only the first 30 years of a lease may be registered at the Land Office. The Land Office charges a registration fee equivalent to 1.1% of the rental amount.

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Prior to 1998, any Thai woman who married a foreigner would lose her right to purchase land in Thailand . She could, however, still retain land that she owned prior to marrying the foreigner. However, the recent (1999) Ministerial regulation now allows Thai national's married to foreigners the right to purchase land, but the Thai spouse must prove that the money used in the purchase of freehold land is legally solely theirs with no foreign claim to it.

Sec. 19 of the amended Condominium Act of 1990 allows qualified foreigners to own individual condominium units as long as the total area of foreign-owned units within the entire condominium complex is less than 50 percent of the total area of all units. This restriction does not apply within Bangkok and other municipalities designated in ministerial regulations.

For a foreign juristic person carrying on business in Thailand, the income tax imposed is 30% corporate income tax on net profits and 10% profit remittance tax on profits remitted or deemed remitted abroad.

The Board of Investment may grant a foreign owned company permission to own land if the intended use of the land is for an activity promoted by the BoI. Prior to the purchase, the BoI must review the land and the plans for construction and agree that the land is suitable for the promoted activity. After purchase, the land may only be used for that activity and, in the event that the business conducting the activity is dissolved, the land must be sold within one year that date.

The Board of Investment (BoI) may grant a foreign owned company permission to own land if the intended use of the land is for an activity promoted by the BoI. Prior to the purchase, the BoI must review the land and the plans for construction and agree that the land is suitable for the promoted activity. After purchase, the land may only be used for that activity and, in the event that the business conducting the activity is dissolved, the land must be sold within one year of that date.

Thai law states that foreigners can own buildings only, they cannot own land. If a foreigner wishes to acquire land there are two basic, tried and tested, options available: Set up a Thai limited company with Thai shareholders and buy the land using this company. The foreign director(s) may not own more than 49% of the shares.

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