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Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer SPA-CONDO-FOR

Freehold condo purchase by a foreigner within the 49% foreign quota — requires FET document.

Parties

Foreign individual buyer + Thai seller or developer; juristic person consent on quota

Gov Fee

Transfer fee 2%, plus debenture fee on FET conversion

Timeline

1 day at Land Office once FET received

Legal Basis

Condominium Act B.E. 2522 §19 — foreign quota cap 49% of total floor area

Eligibility

  • Building has foreign quota remaining
  • Buyer remits foreign currency from abroad in own name
  • Funds reach Thailand and converted to THB by a Thai bank

Required Documents

  • Passport + Non-O / Tourist visa (entry stamp)
  • FET (Foreign Exchange Transaction) form per inbound transfer ≥ USD 50,000
  • Letter from juristic person confirming foreign quota and no outstanding fees
  • Original Condominium title deed (อ.ช.2)
  • ID and house registration of seller

Procedure

  1. Verify foreign quota availability with juristic person
  2. Remit purchase price from abroad (USD/EUR/GBP/JPY/SGD/HKD/AUD/CHF)
  3. Obtain FET form from receiving Thai bank
  4. Notarize SPA bilingual
  5. Transfer ownership at Land Office and pay taxes/fees

Taxes & Fees

Transfer 2%, SBT 3.3% (if owned <5 years) or Stamp 0.5%, Withholding Tax per seller status

Notes for Foreign Parties

Land Office requires FET amount equal to or greater than condo price stated in THB

Translation & Interpretation

Foreign-issued documents must be notarized, consular-legalized or apostilled, then translated into Thai by an MoJ-registered translator and legalized at the Department of Consular Affairs before filing at the Land Office. We provide MoJ-registered interpreters who attend appointments with you.

Why Use a Professional Service

  • Notarial Services Attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council — signatures recognized abroad.
  • MoJ-registered translators and interpreters reduce risk of rejection.
  • End-to-end coordination with Land Office, Court, and Revenue Department.

Post-Service Policy

If a document is rejected due to a defect on our translation or notarization, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of any official or court outcome.

In-Depth Guide: Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer (SPA-CONDO-FOR)

Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer is delivered under iLC's Thai Real-Estate Notary and Land-Office Documentation practice, combining MoJ-certified translation, MFA legalization, embassy liaison, and Thai government filing under one project manager. Every case is handled by a NAATI-accredited translator, a Thai Notarial Services Attorney, and a dedicated case coordinator.

Thai real-estate transactions revolve around the Land Department (Krom Thi Din) and depend on precisely drafted instruments: Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA), 30-year lease agreements (Nor Sor 3 / Chanote), usufruct (Sit Ti Kep Kin), superficies (Sit Ti Nuea Din), mortgages, Land Office Powers of Attorney (Tor Dor 21), transfers, and inheritance transmissions. iLC provides bilingual drafting, notarisation, Land Office representation, and MFA + embassy chain for cross-border buyers who cannot travel. We combine legal review with title due diligence (encumbrance search, zoning check, servitude confirmation) so a purchase from abroad is closed with the same rigour as an in-person transaction. All notarial acts are performed by NSA-licensed lawyers with real-estate specialisation.

Why choose iLC for Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer

With more than 15 years of practice, iLC covers every embassy in Bangkok and both MFA offices (Chaengwattana and Chiang Mai). We operate a two-tier QA review and refund the service fee if a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification — government fees and officer discretion excluded.

How Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer is Processed

The workflow below reflects current 2025–2026 practice with the relevant Thai authority and factors in queue seasonality, translation dependencies, and cross-agency handoffs.

  1. 1) Title due diligence

    Land Office title, encumbrances, zoning, road access, and servitudes verified.

  2. 2) Contract drafting

    Bilingual SPA / lease / usufruct with balanced default and remedy provisions.

  3. 3) Notarisation

    Signature notarisation for cross-border enforceability and Land Office acceptance.

  4. 4) POA drafting

    Tor Dor 21 Land Office POA for representation at Land Office when buyer cannot attend.

  5. 5) Land Office registration

    Transfer, lease or mortgage registered at the appropriate Land Office.

  6. 6) Tax and post-closing

    Transfer tax, specific business tax, withholding tax, and stamp duty paid and receipted.

Documents & Requirements for Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer

The checklist below covers standard files. Complex or corporate matters can add supplementary certificates, board resolutions, or notarised affidavits; iLC brief these during the intake call.

  • Passport / Thai ID of parties
  • Title deed (Chanote / Nor Sor 3)
  • Board resolution if corporate seller / buyer
  • Marriage certificate for spousal consent
  • Bank certificate for foreign currency inflow
  • Prior encumbrance clearance if applicable

Real-World Use Cases: Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer

Real-world scenarios where clients rely on this service every month, spanning individual, family, and corporate mandates.

Condominium purchase by foreigner

Full 49% foreign quota compliance verification plus TT3 foreign currency evidence.

30-year lease of villa land

Chanote lease registered with renewal option and pre-emptive right.

Family home usufruct

Lifetime right-to-use granted to Thai spouse as protection mechanism.

Cross-border inheritance transfer

Foreign death certificate legalised and used to update title deed.

Alternative Paths for Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer

Three delivery paths are usually available. We select the option that balances cost, deadline pressure, and destination-authority preferences.

OptionProsCons
30-year leaseLong-term security, transferableNon-transferable to heirs without renewal clause
UsufructLifetime right-to-useEnds automatically at holder's death
Company holdingFull controlBOI-type structure required to avoid nominee rules

FAQs about Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer

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Can foreigners own land in Thailand?

Generally no; alternatives include lease, usufruct, or BOI-approved land grants.

Can a foreigner buy a condominium unit?

Yes up to the 49% foreign quota per condominium, with TT3 foreign currency evidence.

What is Tor Dor 21?

The Land Department's specific-purpose POA required for representation at any Land Office transaction.

Is transfer tax payable on lease renewal?

1% lease-registration fee plus stamp duty; no transfer tax unless title changes.

Points to check

Before you proceed: Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer

“Before proceeding with Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer, check names across documents and confirm the receiving authority's requirements to avoid incomplete submissions.”
Thai Law & Accounting Services Co., Ltd.
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Scope to assess

Service tierFees
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single docAsk our team for a quote
แปล + Notary / Translation + NotaryAsk our team for a quote
MFA legalizationAsk our team for a quote
Embassy chain / สถานทูตAsk our team for a quote

Workflow

  1. 01Review documents and the receiving authority's requirements
  2. 02Assess scope, fee, and timing for the specific case
  3. 03Process the documents and coordinate any further certification
  4. 04Check completeness and deliver by the agreed method

Before submission

For Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer, confirm names, document types, and the receiving authority's current requirements before starting. Timing and fees depend on each case.

Please confirm current requirements with the receiving authority

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A working guide to Real Estate Notary in Thailand

Real Estate Notary can involve different document checks depending on the receiving authority. Confirm the intended use and destination before arranging translation, a notarial signature, or consular legalization. For a review of your specific Real Estate Notary matter, contact us on LINE @THAIL or by email at Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th.

How the workflow runs end-to-end

First identify the issuing authority, the person signing, the destination and the receiving body's current requirements. The necessary steps may include translation, certification or consular legalization, but not every document needs every step. Confirm the sequence before sending originals.

Who this service is for

Individuals and businesses may need different supporting documents. Share the document type, destination and receiving authority so the applicable route can be checked for your matter; requirements can change without notice.

Coverage, fees, and timing

Our offices are in Bangkok (Lat Phrao 95) and Khon Kaen. For other locations we can discuss remote document intake and coordination with partners where available. Fees and timing depend on the document, destination and relevant authorities; ask for an individual quote.

Quality assurance and confidentiality

Check names, dates, document versions and the receiving authority's instructions before filing. Acceptance is decided by the receiving authority; ask the team which evidence and original documents are required in your case.

Start your Real Estate Notary matter today

Reach Thai Law & Accounting on LINE Official @THAIL, email Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th, or phone 092-0170000. Please book an appointment in advance at our Bangkok office (Lat Phrao 95) or Khon Kaen head office; in every other province our team can coordinate with a local partner where available. Fees: ask our team for a quote. Timing is assessed for your documents. Confirm the required documents and any consultation terms with our team before proceeding with your Real Estate Notary matter.

Points to check

Before you proceed: Real Estate Notary

“Before proceeding with Real Estate Notary, check names across documents and confirm the receiving authority's requirements to avoid incomplete submissions.”
Thai Law & Accounting Services Co., Ltd.
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Scope to assess

Service tierFees
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single docAsk our team for a quote
แปล + Notary / Translation + NotaryAsk our team for a quote
MFA legalizationAsk our team for a quote
Embassy chain / สถานทูตAsk our team for a quote

Workflow

  1. 01Review documents and the receiving authority's requirements
  2. 02Assess scope, fee, and timing for the specific case
  3. 03Process the documents and coordinate any further certification
  4. 04Check completeness and deliver by the agreed method

Before submission

For Real Estate Notary, confirm names, document types, and the receiving authority's current requirements before starting. Timing and fees depend on each case.

Please confirm current requirements with the receiving authority

Notarial services and related certifications

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When do you use Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer?

Condominium Sale & Purchase — Foreign Buyer — Freehold condo purchase by a foreigner within the 49% foreign quota — requires FET document.

Who are the parties?

Foreign individual buyer + Thai seller or developer; juristic person consent on quota

What are the Land Office fees and timeline?

Transfer fee 2%, plus debenture fee on FET conversion; 1 day at Land Office once FET received

What is the legal basis?

Condominium Act B.E. 2522 §19 — foreign quota cap 49% of total floor area

What documents do I need to prepare?

Passport + Non-O / Tourist visa (entry stamp); FET (Foreign Exchange Transaction) form per inbound transfer ≥ USD 50,000; Letter from juristic person confirming foreign quota and no outstanding fees; Original Condominium title deed (อ.ช.2); ID and house registration of seller

What is the procedure?

Verify foreign quota availability with juristic person; Remit purchase price from abroad (USD/EUR/GBP/JPY/SGD/HKD/AUD/CHF); Obtain FET form from receiving Thai bank; Notarize SPA bilingual; Transfer ownership at Land Office and pay taxes/fees

What taxes apply?

Transfer 2%, SBT 3.3% (if owned <5 years) or Stamp 0.5%, Withholding Tax per seller status

Anything foreigners should be aware of?

Land Office requires FET amount equal to or greater than condo price stated in THB

Rejection policy?

If rejection is due to a defect on our translation or notarization, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded).

Go deeper on Notarial services attorney certification

These guides outline possible certification steps; confirm the receiving authority's current requirements before filing:

Not sure which route applies? Send us the scan — LINE @THAIL · 092-0170000 · Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th

Documents usually required

  • Original document plus one clear copy of every page
  • Copy of the passport or Thai national ID card of the signatory
  • Written statement of the purpose and the receiving authority
  • Supporting records the receiving authority lists in its own checklist

Common reasons a bundle is rejected

  • A Thai notarial services attorney is not identical to a foreign Notary Public; confirm what the destination accepts.
  • The signatory must sign in front of the attorney, not beforehand.
  • Spell every name exactly as it appears in the passport, across every document in the same bundle.

Prefer not to handle the chain yourself? Send the scans and we run every step for you, from translation to the final endorsement.

How the process runs — Notarial services attorney certification

  1. State the purpose and the receiving authority so the correct level of certification is chosen.
  2. Send scans of every page so completeness can be checked before work starts.
  3. Prepare the translation or the instrument in the format the receiving authority requires.
  4. Sign or certify before the officer authorised by law to witness that document type.
  5. Collect the finished set and keep a copy for the next filing.

Fees and processing times are set by each authority and vary by document and destination — confirm them with the responsible agency.

Handling it yourself vs letting iLC run it

AspectDoing it yourselfWith iLC
Working out which steps applyYou read each authority's rules yourself, and usually learn a step was missing only after the bundle is refused.Our advisers review the documents before work starts and sequence translation, notarisation, MFA, and embassy in one pass.
Time spent filingRepeat trips to each office, queueing and collecting in person.We file on your behalf; you send scans and receive the finished set by post or courier.
Risk that the translation is refusedAgency names, job titles, and the certification wording often do not match what the receiving office accepts.We use terminology and certificate formats the receiving authority has accepted before, with two-stage proof-reading.
If the bundle is rejectedYou diagnose the cause and refile yourself, losing a full cycle.We identify the cause, correct it, and refile without you starting over, with progress reported along the way.

What clients typically use this for

  • Signature and copy certification
  • Powers of attorney used abroad
  • Corporate and banking instruments

An advisor, not only a document processor

Before any work starts, our team assesses how many certification layers your document actually needs, which authorities are involved, and the correct order for the office you will really file with. One step out of order usually means restarting the whole bundle. More than 15 years of cross-border document work means we recognise how each authority rejects files and prevent it up front.

  • The certification route is matched to the receiving authority before work begins.
  • Rejection risks are checked, from name spelling to document validity windows.
  • The filing sequence is planned around the deadline you actually have.

Consult us at LINE @THAIL · 092-0170000 · Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th

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