What is the “official value” of a BUILDING in Thailand and why does it matter?

.

Ex. What happens if an estate agent in Thailand lies, double deals, cheats or misrepresents…? “Can you count on and trust every single estate agent in Thailand?”

Ownership of land, house and/or a condominium unit is legally transferred by a written registration at the relevant authorized Land Office. In general, the current fee and taxes applicable to and payable upon the registration of such change of ownership of an immovable property are the: 1) transfer fee; 2) income tax (payable as withholding tax); and 3) stamp duty or specific business tax/local development tax.

Other Publications

The use of off‐shore entities, such as a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) to own real estate is not uncommon in...
In Thailand government officials are generally considered much more authoritative than in western countries. Thai culture also considers non‐conflict to be a virtue of...