Foreign Ownership of Real Estate in Thailand - Documents required for registration

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การถือครองอสังหาริมทรัพย์ของชาวต่างชาติในประเทศไทย- เอกสารประกอบการขอจดทะเบียน

สำหรับเอกสารประกอบการขอจดทะเบียนเพื่อถือครองอสังหาริมทรัพย์ของชาวต่างชาติในประเทศไทยนั้นแบ่งได้หลายส่วน ดังนี้

ส่วนที่ 1 คือ หลักฐานสำหรับที่ดิน/ห้องชุด/สิ่งปลูกสร้าง (ต้นฉบับ) ได้แก่ โฉนดที่ดิน/หนังสือรับรองการทำประโยชน์/หนังสือกรรมสิทธิ์ห้องชุด/หลักฐานการเป็นเจ้าของสิ่งปลูกสร้าง 

 

ส่วนที่ 2 คือ หลักฐานสำหรับผู้โอน ประกอบไปด้วย 

บุคคลธรรมดา

1.บัตรประจำตัวประชาชน       

2. สำเนาทะเบียนบ้าน

3. ใบเปลี่ยนชื่อ/นามสกุล (ถ้ามี)

4. ทะเบียนสมรส (ถ้ามี)

5. มรณบัตรของคู่สมรส (ถ้ามี)

6. ทะเบียนหย่า/พร้อมบันทึกหลังการหย่า (ถ้ามี)

7. หนังสือยินยอมให้ทำนิติกรรมของคู่สมรส (ถ้ามี) พร้อมบัตรประจำตัวประชาชน สำเนาทะเบียนบ้านของคู่สมรส

 

กรณีผู้โอนตามมาตรา ศ๓ แห่ง ป.ที่ดิน

1. มรณบัตรหรือหลักฐานการตายของเจ้ามรดก

2. พินัยกรรมต้นฉบับ (ถ้ามี)

3. สำเนาพินัยกรรมที่เคยนำไปแสดงต่อหน่วยงานราชการ เช่น ศาล หรือสำนักงานที่ดินอื่น และพนักงานเจ้าหน้าที่ของหน่วยงานนั้นได้รับรองสำเนาถูกต้อง (กรณีพินัยกรรมสูญหายหรือถูกทำลาย)

4. บัตรประจำตัวประชาชนและสำเนาทะเบียนบ้านผู้จัดการมรดก (ถ้ามี)

5. ใบเปลี่ยนชื่อตัว/ชื่อสกุล ของเจ้ามรดกและผู้จัดการมรดก (ถ้ามี)

 

 

นิติบุคคล

1. หนังสือรับรองนิติบุคคล

2. รายงานการประชุมนิติบุคคล

3. ตัวอย่างลายมือชื่อกรรมการหรือผู้มีอำนาจทำการแทนนิติบุคคล

4. บัตรประจำตัวประชาชนและทะเบียนบ้านกรรมการ หรือผู้มีอำนาจทำการแทนนิติบุคคลพร้อมตราประทับ

5. หนังสือบริคณห์สนธิและวัตถุประสงค์

6. ข้อบังคับของนิติบุคคล

7. บัญชีรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้น

 

ส่วนที่ 3 คือหลักฐานสำหรับคนต่างด้าว ผู้รับโอน

หลักฐานเกี่ยวกับคนต่างด้าว 

1. ใบสําคัญประจําตัวคนต่างด้าวออกให้โดยสถานีตำรวจท้องที่ที่คนต่างด้าวมีภูมิลำเนาอยู่

2. หนังสือเดินทางเเสดงสัญชาติของคนต่างด้าว

3. หนังสือรับรองของเจ้าหน้าที่พนักงานกงสุล หรือสถานทูตที่ผู้นั้นสังกัดอยู่

4. หนังสือเเสดงสัญชาติ (emergency certificate) ซึ่งกระทรวงต่างประเทศออกให้เป็นการชั่วคราว

5. สำเนาทะเบียนบ้านผู้ขอร่วมทั้งผู้ที่มีชื่ออยู่ในทะเบียนบ้านดังกล่าวทุกคน (ถ้ามี)

6. ทะเบียนสมรส(กรณีขอรับมรดกในฐานะคู่สมรสของเจ้ามรดก)

7. ทะเบียนสมรสระหว่างบิดามารดาเจ้ามรดก (กรณีขอรับมรดกในฐานะบิดาของเจ้ามรดก)

8.หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนรับบุตรบุญธรรม (กรณีผู้ขอเป็นบุตรบุญธรรมของเจ้ามรดก)

 

หลักฐานที่มาของเงินที่นํามาลงทุน

1. หลักฐานการนำเงินตราต่างประเทศเข้ามาในราชอาณาจักร

2.หลักฐานการโอนเงินจากบัญชีเงินฝากเงินตราต่างประเทศ 

3.หลักฐานการถอนเงินจากบัญชีเงินบาทของบุคคลที่มีถิ่นที่อยู่นอกประเทศเพื่อการลงทุน (หลักฐานที่มาของเงินที่นำมาลงทุนจะใช้ข้อหนึ่งข้อใดหรือหลายข้อรวมกันก็ได้แต่ต้องมีจำนวนไม่น้อยกว่า 40 ล้านบาท)

หลักฐานเกี่ยวกับการลงทุน

1. หนังสือรับรองการลงทุนจากผู้ขายพันธบัตรและพันธบัตร

2. หนังสือรับรองการลงทุนจากบริษัทหลักทรัพย์จัดการกองทุนรวมว่าได้ลงทุนในกองทุนรวมอสังหาริมทรัพย์ กองทุนรวมอสังหาริมทรัพย์เพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาในระบบสถาบันการเงิน หรือกองทุนรวมเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาในระบบสถาบันการเงินที่จัดตั้งขึ้น ตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยหลักฐานและตลาดหลักทรัพย์และหลักฐานการลงทุนในกองทุนรวมดังกล่าว

3. หลักฐานการลงทุนในทุนเรือนหุ้นของนิติบุคคลที่ได้รับส่งเสริมการลงทุนตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยการส่งเสริมการลงทุน หนังสือรับรองการจดทะเบียนเป็นนิติบุคคล บัญชีรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้นของนิติบุคคล และบัตรส่งเสริมที่แสดงว่านิติบุคคลดังกล่าวได้รับการส่งเสริมการลงทุนจากคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน

4. หลักฐานการลงทุนในกิจการที่คณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุนได้ประกาศให้เป็นกิจการที่สามารถขอรับการส่งเสริมการลงทุนได้ตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยการส่งเสริมการลงทุน หนังสือรับรองการจดทะเบียนเป็นนิติบุคคล บัญชีรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้นของนิติบุคคล และหนังสือคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุนที่ระบุว่ากิจการที่นิติบุคคลตังกล่าวดำเนินการอยู่เป็นกิจการที่สามารถขอรับการส่งเสริมการลงทุนได้ (หลักฐานเกี่ยวกับการลงทุนจะใช้ข้อหนึ่งข้อใดหรือหลายข้อรวมกันก็ได้แต่ต้องมีจำนวนไม่น้อยกว่าสี่สิบล้านบาท)

5. หนังสือรองรับจากสำนักงานโยธาธิการและผังเมืองจังหวัด ว่าที่ดินที่จะขอให้ได้มาอยู่ภายในบริเวณที่กำหนดเป็นประเภทที่อยู่อาศัยตามกำหนดว่าด้วยการผังเมือง (เฉพาะกรณีที่ดินนั้นอยู่นอกเขตกรุงเทพมหานคร เขตเมืองพัทยา หรือเขตเทศบาล)

6. หนังสือรับรองจากกระทรวงกลาโหม หรือหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องว่าที่ดินอยู่นอกเขตปลอดภัยในราชการทหารตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยเขตปลอดภัยในราชการทหาร

7.แผนที่สังเขปแสดงที่ตั้งที่ดินที่ขออนุญาต

8.สำเนาหนังสือแสดงสิทธิในที่ดินที่มีอยู่แล้วทุกแปลง (ถ้ามี)

 

ส่วนที่ 4 เอกสารเพิ่มเติมอื่น ๆ

1)คำสั่งศาลหรือคำพิพากษาซึ่งแต่งตั้งผู้ขอเป็นผู้จัดการมรดก (ถ้ามี)

2) เอกสารที่นำมาแสดงต่อพนักงานเจ้าหน้าที่ถ้าเป็นภาษาต่างประเทศต้องแปลเป็นภาษาไทยที่รับรองความถูกต้อง

3) หนังสือรับรองการปลอดหนี้จากนิติบุคคลอาคารชุด (กรณีโอนห้องชุด)

4) หนังสือรับรองของนิติบุคคลอาคารชุดที่รับรองว่ามีคนต่างด้าวถือกรรมสิทธิ์ในห้องชุดไม่เกินร้อยละ 49 ของเนื้อที่ห้องชุดทั้งหมดในอาคารชุดนั้น (กรณีโอนห้องชุด)

5) กรณีที่มีการมอบอำนาจให้ทำนิติกรรมแทน ต้องมีหนังสือมอบอำนาจ และบัตรประจำตัวประชาชนผู้มอบอำนาจ หรือสำเนาบัตรประจำตัวประชาชนและสำเนาทะเบียนบ้าน (ถ่ายเอกสาร) ที่ผู้มอบอำนาจรับรองความถูกต้อง พร้อมบัตรประจำตัวประชาชนและสำเนาทะเบียนบ้าน (ต้นฉบับ) ของผู้รับมอบอำนาจ

วันนี้ทางเพจของเราได้มานำเสนอข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับการถือครองอสังหาริมทรัพย์ของชาวต่างชาติในประเทศไทย- เอกสารประกอบการขอจดทะเบียนหวังว่าจะเป็นประโยชน์ต่อทุกท่านที่เข้ามาอ่านนะคะและทางเพจ The Property Center ยังมีบทความดีๆอีกมากมายสามารถเข้ามาอ่านกันได้ ทั้งนี้ลูกเพจท่านใดต้องการให้ทางต้องการหาบ้านหรืออสังหาริมทรัพย์อื่นๆ สามารถนำทรัพย์ของท่านมาฝากเราขายได้ เรามีลูกค้าที่ติดต่อเรามาทุกวันปล่อยให้มืออาชีพทำงานแทนคุณแล้วคุณรอรับยอดขายอย่างเดียว The Property Center ยินดีต้อนรับท่านเจ้าของบ้านทุกท่านค่ะ เรามีทีมงานโพสต์ตามสื่อออนไลน์ต่าง ๆ จัดทำโฆษณาลงโซเชี่ยวและมาร์เก็ตเพลสต่างๆ แทนท่าน บริการเหล่านี้ฟรี เพียงแต่เราคิดค่านายหน้า 3-5% เท่านั้น ติดต่อเราด่วนค่ะ

ขอขอบคุณข้อมูลจาก:

https://www.thailand.go.th/issue-focus-detail/010_011?hl=th

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Land Titles
Title deed, chanote, nor sor sam gor, nor sor sam, land ownership There are a number of different land classifications in Thailand pertaining to titles of land. The most common denominations are: “Chanote” or “Nor Sor See” = Freehold Title Deed
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House Construction Laws In Thailand
House Construction Laws In Thailand Construction in Thailand is mainly regulated by the Building Control Act and the Town and City Planning Act. The Building Control Act provides for governmental control of virtually all types of construction by means of various applications and punishment in case of violation, the Town and City Planning Act deals with the permissible uses of land in different zones. In addition there are under both Acts Ministerial Regulations specifying regulations and zone restrictions. Building and construction can also be restricted by environmental and other laws (Nature Reserve Act, Forest Act, etc.) or if the land is burdened with a right of servitude. The relation between a customer/ employer and a builder in Thailand is primarily governed by a construction contract and the Civil and Commercial Code (specifically the chapter ‘hire of work’).   In addition to the zone regulations (12) for Samui specifying the type of use to which land/ property may be put in specific areas issued under the City Planning Act there are general building zone regulations (4) issued under the Building Control Act, giving standard building requirements and restrictions depending on its distance from the beach. These restrictions relate to the maximum size, distance to the land border, design and the height of the building (sample). Similar building regulations exist in Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Phangan, Hua Hin, etc..   Building or buying a home in Thailand Foreign land ownership restrictions in Thailand relates to land only, not to the building on the land or condominium registered under the Condominium Act. The land and any structure on the land can be owned independently by different persons. Foreigners buying a home in Thailand can lease land (and optional obtain a right of superficies) and own the house as a personal property. In any land leasehold structure it is recommended to obtain ownership over the house, but ownership over the land remains the higher absolute right and the right to own the house on the land is relative to the right to use the land. The right to own the house on another man’s land always follows the term of the land lease or superficies agreement and cannot exceed a term of 30 years after which the lease and/or superficies must be renewed. How to own a house distinct from the land it is on Buildings (apart from condo apartments) do not have a separate ownership title deed document. The procedure to obtain ownership of a structure separate from the land is as follows: If buying from a developer (depending on the sale and tax structure and liabilities the developer chooses) the sale of a house separate from the land lease is either by: a building sale and purchase agreement (see procedure under 3), or a building construction contract with a building permit in the foreign purchaser’s name. In case an individual person is developing a plot of (leased) land the building permit should be issued, or during the construction changed by the Or Bor Tor, in the name of the person that leases the land. Sale of a completed or existing building separate from the land requires the current owner and purchaser of the house to: sign a standard land office Thai script sale of a structure document (signed at the land office in front of the competent land official) followed by a 30 day public announcement/ posting of the house sale at specific locations after the announcement period the parties return to the land office to complete the transfer. Sale of completed existing house The sale of an existing house separate from the land (land lease combined with house sale/ ownership) must be registered with the local land office (the Samui, Phuket, Hua-Hin, Bangkok or any other local Land Department’s branch office) to be complete and property ownership transfer fees and taxes must be paid. Local property developers (in Samui) tend to offer a sale and purchase agreement for the house but skip the official transfer procedure (ownership has not transferred), or lease land and house (not recommended). The transfer of ownership of a building will take at least 30 days from the first visit to the land office to the issuance of the sale of a structure document (sample right or view sale document with short translation). The official land office sale document, stamped and signed by the local land office, is the document that proofs the purchaser’s rights to the house and completes the transfer. Required documents: ID-card, passport (seller/ buyer) House registration book (Tabien Baan) Land title document House building permit Property transfer fees Building permit Thai construction workers on building site under palm trees The seller of a house must have a building permit (sample top right) issued by the local Or Bor Tor. The building permit is the evidence that shows he owns the building and obtained approval to build the house. The building permit must be submitted to the Land Registry for the transfer of the house. It should be checked if the house is actually built according to the building permit. If the seller can’t show a building permit the house could be illegally built or may not be built according to local building regulations. The building Control Act imposes heavy fines and even imprisonment on violators. If any violation is found the authority has the power to issue a stop-work order and demand rectification of the building or an incorrect part within a reasonable time. If the building or an incorrect part cannot be rectified, the authority has the power to order a demolition thereof. When a land leaseholder hires a builder the building permit could be issued in the builder’s name or land owner’s name. In this case the name on the building permit should be changed by the local Or Bor Tor to the lessee’s name at any time during the construction, but prior to the issuance of the house registration book (tabien baan). The building permit is proof that you own the building and the building does not belong to the land owner but to the land leaseholder. Separate ownership of the house increases the lessee’s right and also lowers property tax liabilities (housing and land tax). Research by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs indicates the new city plan for Koh Samui will mandate that property projects cannot be constructed higher than 150 meters above sea level read more…. Similar to Phuket where the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment issued a notification to protect the environment in Phuket prohibiting any building and renovation in the area 80 meters and more above the average sea level. Construction is not allowed even though the land could have a full land title deed. General considerations when planning to build or buy a house in Thailand (also for leasehold land for foreigners) what is the land title (this should at least be a Nor.Sor.3.Gor/ Khor or better a Chanote land title deed); is the land tile deed correctly issued and the title cannot be revoked on the grounds of any illegal issuance process (read warning under ‘articles news’); is there a solid legal structure for a long term interest in the land (proper land lease and/or superficies registered with the Land Department); what are the zoning and building regulations and restrictions for the specific area (what use and construction is allowed in the area); is there a private servitude, public or municipality road connecting the land with the public road; are there any mortgages, encumbrances, claims or security of any kind registered against the land title deed; are there any conditions in the previous sale or gift (right of redemption); the land is not subject to any promise or agreement, court order or other judgment or decree; the land owner is not involved in any action brought before court or bankruptcy/ insolvency proceedings; the land is not encroached nor is there encroachment on the land; the land is not subject to any land expropriation plan by the government; the land is not located in a land reform zone according to the laws on land reformation for agricultural purposes; the land is not located in a forest or nature reserve zone, or other area reserved for the public; the seller has not (implicitly or explicitly) declared the intention or done any act to give the land whether in whole or in part to the public; the seller does not hold the land as an agent on behalf of any third party, nor is there any third party having priority right to the land. Information above on behlf of samuiforsale  
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Buying Property In Thailand
  There are several distinct purchasing options open to foreigners interested in how to buy a property in Thailand. Under Thai law, foreigners are unable to own land however foreigners are able to own structures, properties or apartments built on a piece of land in their own name. Foreigners are effectively able to own and control the land upon which their property sits through a Thai limited company or via a lease. Both leaseholds and Thai limited companies have been a viable and highly successful vehicle for foreigners buying property in Thailand for many years. A third option is to buy a condominium unit as foreigners are able to own condominiums freehold under Thai law.   BUYING PROPERTY WITH A THAI LIMITED COMPANY A foreigner can set up a Thai limited company with the articles of association within the company protecting the foreigner 100% thus giving the foreign managing director complete control of the company. The foreigner can then use this company to buy property in Thailand with complete control whether it be a house, apartment, villa or plot of land. Some property owners sell their land or villa along with a Thai company simply by transferring the name of the foreign company director or if that is not the case, a Thai or international lawyer can easily set up a new company to buy the property through.   BUYING PROPERTY LEASEHOLD Foreigners buying property in Thailand also have the option of controlling the land upon which a villa, house and apartment sits with a 30 year lease (the maximum leasehold term under Thai law). This lease can be re-newed for an additional 30 years plus additional 30 years, giving a total of a 90 year lease.   BUYING A CONDOMINIUM FREEHOLD There is one freehold option for Foreigners wanting to buy property in Thailand with the Thai condominium act allowing foreigners to buy freehold. One important fact is that the condominium developer must ensure that only 49% of the total area of the development is sold to owners freehold. The other 51% of space in the development is available for foreigners to buy, but the only options would be to own the with a Thai limited company or leasehold as described above. No-matter what purchasing method is used the property will be officially registered at the local land office. The foreigner will also hold a property registration document sometimes referred to as the blue book.
23
MAY
Land Titles
Title deed, chanote, nor sor sam gor, nor sor sam, land ownership There are a number of different land classifications in Thailand pertaining to titles of land. The most common denominations are: “Chanote” or “Nor Sor See” = Freehold Title Deed
23
MAY
House Construction Laws In Thailand
House Construction Laws In Thailand Construction in Thailand is mainly regulated by the Building Control Act and the Town and City Planning Act. The Building Control Act provides for governmental control of virtually all types of construction by means of various applications and punishment in case of violation, the Town and City Planning Act deals with the permissible uses of land in different zones. In addition there are under both Acts Ministerial Regulations specifying regulations and zone restrictions. Building and construction can also be restricted by environmental and other laws (Nature Reserve Act, Forest Act, etc.) or if the land is burdened with a right of servitude. The relation between a customer/ employer and a builder in Thailand is primarily governed by a construction contract and the Civil and Commercial Code (specifically the chapter ‘hire of work’).   In addition to the zone regulations (12) for Samui specifying the type of use to which land/ property may be put in specific areas issued under the City Planning Act there are general building zone regulations (4) issued under the Building Control Act, giving standard building requirements and restrictions depending on its distance from the beach. These restrictions relate to the maximum size, distance to the land border, design and the height of the building (sample). Similar building regulations exist in Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Phangan, Hua Hin, etc..   Building or buying a home in Thailand Foreign land ownership restrictions in Thailand relates to land only, not to the building on the land or condominium registered under the Condominium Act. The land and any structure on the land can be owned independently by different persons. Foreigners buying a home in Thailand can lease land (and optional obtain a right of superficies) and own the house as a personal property. In any land leasehold structure it is recommended to obtain ownership over the house, but ownership over the land remains the higher absolute right and the right to own the house on the land is relative to the right to use the land. The right to own the house on another man’s land always follows the term of the land lease or superficies agreement and cannot exceed a term of 30 years after which the lease and/or superficies must be renewed. How to own a house distinct from the land it is on Buildings (apart from condo apartments) do not have a separate ownership title deed document. The procedure to obtain ownership of a structure separate from the land is as follows: If buying from a developer (depending on the sale and tax structure and liabilities the developer chooses) the sale of a house separate from the land lease is either by: a building sale and purchase agreement (see procedure under 3), or a building construction contract with a building permit in the foreign purchaser’s name. In case an individual person is developing a plot of (leased) land the building permit should be issued, or during the construction changed by the Or Bor Tor, in the name of the person that leases the land. Sale of a completed or existing building separate from the land requires the current owner and purchaser of the house to: sign a standard land office Thai script sale of a structure document (signed at the land office in front of the competent land official) followed by a 30 day public announcement/ posting of the house sale at specific locations after the announcement period the parties return to the land office to complete the transfer. Sale of completed existing house The sale of an existing house separate from the land (land lease combined with house sale/ ownership) must be registered with the local land office (the Samui, Phuket, Hua-Hin, Bangkok or any other local Land Department’s branch office) to be complete and property ownership transfer fees and taxes must be paid. Local property developers (in Samui) tend to offer a sale and purchase agreement for the house but skip the official transfer procedure (ownership has not transferred), or lease land and house (not recommended). The transfer of ownership of a building will take at least 30 days from the first visit to the land office to the issuance of the sale of a structure document (sample right or view sale document with short translation). The official land office sale document, stamped and signed by the local land office, is the document that proofs the purchaser’s rights to the house and completes the transfer. Required documents: ID-card, passport (seller/ buyer) House registration book (Tabien Baan) Land title document House building permit Property transfer fees Building permit Thai construction workers on building site under palm trees The seller of a house must have a building permit (sample top right) issued by the local Or Bor Tor. The building permit is the evidence that shows he owns the building and obtained approval to build the house. The building permit must be submitted to the Land Registry for the transfer of the house. It should be checked if the house is actually built according to the building permit. If the seller can’t show a building permit the house could be illegally built or may not be built according to local building regulations. The building Control Act imposes heavy fines and even imprisonment on violators. If any violation is found the authority has the power to issue a stop-work order and demand rectification of the building or an incorrect part within a reasonable time. If the building or an incorrect part cannot be rectified, the authority has the power to order a demolition thereof. When a land leaseholder hires a builder the building permit could be issued in the builder’s name or land owner’s name. In this case the name on the building permit should be changed by the local Or Bor Tor to the lessee’s name at any time during the construction, but prior to the issuance of the house registration book (tabien baan). The building permit is proof that you own the building and the building does not belong to the land owner but to the land leaseholder. Separate ownership of the house increases the lessee’s right and also lowers property tax liabilities (housing and land tax). Research by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs indicates the new city plan for Koh Samui will mandate that property projects cannot be constructed higher than 150 meters above sea level read more…. Similar to Phuket where the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment issued a notification to protect the environment in Phuket prohibiting any building and renovation in the area 80 meters and more above the average sea level. Construction is not allowed even though the land could have a full land title deed. General considerations when planning to build or buy a house in Thailand (also for leasehold land for foreigners) what is the land title (this should at least be a Nor.Sor.3.Gor/ Khor or better a Chanote land title deed); is the land tile deed correctly issued and the title cannot be revoked on the grounds of any illegal issuance process (read warning under ‘articles news’); is there a solid legal structure for a long term interest in the land (proper land lease and/or superficies registered with the Land Department); what are the zoning and building regulations and restrictions for the specific area (what use and construction is allowed in the area); is there a private servitude, public or municipality road connecting the land with the public road; are there any mortgages, encumbrances, claims or security of any kind registered against the land title deed; are there any conditions in the previous sale or gift (right of redemption); the land is not subject to any promise or agreement, court order or other judgment or decree; the land owner is not involved in any action brought before court or bankruptcy/ insolvency proceedings; the land is not encroached nor is there encroachment on the land; the land is not subject to any land expropriation plan by the government; the land is not located in a land reform zone according to the laws on land reformation for agricultural purposes; the land is not located in a forest or nature reserve zone, or other area reserved for the public; the seller has not (implicitly or explicitly) declared the intention or done any act to give the land whether in whole or in part to the public; the seller does not hold the land as an agent on behalf of any third party, nor is there any third party having priority right to the land. Information above on behlf of samuiforsale  
23
MAY
Buying Property In Thailand
  There are several distinct purchasing options open to foreigners interested in how to buy a property in Thailand. Under Thai law, foreigners are unable to own land however foreigners are able to own structures, properties or apartments built on a piece of land in their own name. Foreigners are effectively able to own and control the land upon which their property sits through a Thai limited company or via a lease. Both leaseholds and Thai limited companies have been a viable and highly successful vehicle for foreigners buying property in Thailand for many years. A third option is to buy a condominium unit as foreigners are able to own condominiums freehold under Thai law.   BUYING PROPERTY WITH A THAI LIMITED COMPANY A foreigner can set up a Thai limited company with the articles of association within the company protecting the foreigner 100% thus giving the foreign managing director complete control of the company. The foreigner can then use this company to buy property in Thailand with complete control whether it be a house, apartment, villa or plot of land. Some property owners sell their land or villa along with a Thai company simply by transferring the name of the foreign company director or if that is not the case, a Thai or international lawyer can easily set up a new company to buy the property through.   BUYING PROPERTY LEASEHOLD Foreigners buying property in Thailand also have the option of controlling the land upon which a villa, house and apartment sits with a 30 year lease (the maximum leasehold term under Thai law). This lease can be re-newed for an additional 30 years plus additional 30 years, giving a total of a 90 year lease.   BUYING A CONDOMINIUM FREEHOLD There is one freehold option for Foreigners wanting to buy property in Thailand with the Thai condominium act allowing foreigners to buy freehold. One important fact is that the condominium developer must ensure that only 49% of the total area of the development is sold to owners freehold. The other 51% of space in the development is available for foreigners to buy, but the only options would be to own the with a Thai limited company or leasehold as described above. No-matter what purchasing method is used the property will be officially registered at the local land office. The foreigner will also hold a property registration document sometimes referred to as the blue book.
23
MAY
Land Titles
Title deed, chanote, nor sor sam gor, nor sor sam, land ownership There are a number of different land classifications in Thailand pertaining to titles of land. The most common denominations are: “Chanote” or “Nor Sor See” = Freehold Title Deed
23
MAY
House Construction Laws In Thailand
House Construction Laws In Thailand Construction in Thailand is mainly regulated by the Building Control Act and the Town and City Planning Act. The Building Control Act provides for governmental control of virtually all types of construction by means of various applications and punishment in case of violation, the Town and City Planning Act deals with the permissible uses of land in different zones. In addition there are under both Acts Ministerial Regulations specifying regulations and zone restrictions. Building and construction can also be restricted by environmental and other laws (Nature Reserve Act, Forest Act, etc.) or if the land is burdened with a right of servitude. The relation between a customer/ employer and a builder in Thailand is primarily governed by a construction contract and the Civil and Commercial Code (specifically the chapter ‘hire of work’).   In addition to the zone regulations (12) for Samui specifying the type of use to which land/ property may be put in specific areas issued under the City Planning Act there are general building zone regulations (4) issued under the Building Control Act, giving standard building requirements and restrictions depending on its distance from the beach. These restrictions relate to the maximum size, distance to the land border, design and the height of the building (sample). Similar building regulations exist in Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Phangan, Hua Hin, etc..   Building or buying a home in Thailand Foreign land ownership restrictions in Thailand relates to land only, not to the building on the land or condominium registered under the Condominium Act. The land and any structure on the land can be owned independently by different persons. Foreigners buying a home in Thailand can lease land (and optional obtain a right of superficies) and own the house as a personal property. In any land leasehold structure it is recommended to obtain ownership over the house, but ownership over the land remains the higher absolute right and the right to own the house on the land is relative to the right to use the land. The right to own the house on another man’s land always follows the term of the land lease or superficies agreement and cannot exceed a term of 30 years after which the lease and/or superficies must be renewed. How to own a house distinct from the land it is on Buildings (apart from condo apartments) do not have a separate ownership title deed document. The procedure to obtain ownership of a structure separate from the land is as follows: If buying from a developer (depending on the sale and tax structure and liabilities the developer chooses) the sale of a house separate from the land lease is either by: a building sale and purchase agreement (see procedure under 3), or a building construction contract with a building permit in the foreign purchaser’s name. In case an individual person is developing a plot of (leased) land the building permit should be issued, or during the construction changed by the Or Bor Tor, in the name of the person that leases the land. Sale of a completed or existing building separate from the land requires the current owner and purchaser of the house to: sign a standard land office Thai script sale of a structure document (signed at the land office in front of the competent land official) followed by a 30 day public announcement/ posting of the house sale at specific locations after the announcement period the parties return to the land office to complete the transfer. Sale of completed existing house The sale of an existing house separate from the land (land lease combined with house sale/ ownership) must be registered with the local land office (the Samui, Phuket, Hua-Hin, Bangkok or any other local Land Department’s branch office) to be complete and property ownership transfer fees and taxes must be paid. Local property developers (in Samui) tend to offer a sale and purchase agreement for the house but skip the official transfer procedure (ownership has not transferred), or lease land and house (not recommended). The transfer of ownership of a building will take at least 30 days from the first visit to the land office to the issuance of the sale of a structure document (sample right or view sale document with short translation). The official land office sale document, stamped and signed by the local land office, is the document that proofs the purchaser’s rights to the house and completes the transfer. Required documents: ID-card, passport (seller/ buyer) House registration book (Tabien Baan) Land title document House building permit Property transfer fees Building permit Thai construction workers on building site under palm trees The seller of a house must have a building permit (sample top right) issued by the local Or Bor Tor. The building permit is the evidence that shows he owns the building and obtained approval to build the house. The building permit must be submitted to the Land Registry for the transfer of the house. It should be checked if the house is actually built according to the building permit. If the seller can’t show a building permit the house could be illegally built or may not be built according to local building regulations. The building Control Act imposes heavy fines and even imprisonment on violators. If any violation is found the authority has the power to issue a stop-work order and demand rectification of the building or an incorrect part within a reasonable time. If the building or an incorrect part cannot be rectified, the authority has the power to order a demolition thereof. When a land leaseholder hires a builder the building permit could be issued in the builder’s name or land owner’s name. In this case the name on the building permit should be changed by the local Or Bor Tor to the lessee’s name at any time during the construction, but prior to the issuance of the house registration book (tabien baan). The building permit is proof that you own the building and the building does not belong to the land owner but to the land leaseholder. Separate ownership of the house increases the lessee’s right and also lowers property tax liabilities (housing and land tax). Research by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs indicates the new city plan for Koh Samui will mandate that property projects cannot be constructed higher than 150 meters above sea level read more…. Similar to Phuket where the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment issued a notification to protect the environment in Phuket prohibiting any building and renovation in the area 80 meters and more above the average sea level. Construction is not allowed even though the land could have a full land title deed. General considerations when planning to build or buy a house in Thailand (also for leasehold land for foreigners) what is the land title (this should at least be a Nor.Sor.3.Gor/ Khor or better a Chanote land title deed); is the land tile deed correctly issued and the title cannot be revoked on the grounds of any illegal issuance process (read warning under ‘articles news’); is there a solid legal structure for a long term interest in the land (proper land lease and/or superficies registered with the Land Department); what are the zoning and building regulations and restrictions for the specific area (what use and construction is allowed in the area); is there a private servitude, public or municipality road connecting the land with the public road; are there any mortgages, encumbrances, claims or security of any kind registered against the land title deed; are there any conditions in the previous sale or gift (right of redemption); the land is not subject to any promise or agreement, court order or other judgment or decree; the land owner is not involved in any action brought before court or bankruptcy/ insolvency proceedings; the land is not encroached nor is there encroachment on the land; the land is not subject to any land expropriation plan by the government; the land is not located in a land reform zone according to the laws on land reformation for agricultural purposes; the land is not located in a forest or nature reserve zone, or other area reserved for the public; the seller has not (implicitly or explicitly) declared the intention or done any act to give the land whether in whole or in part to the public; the seller does not hold the land as an agent on behalf of any third party, nor is there any third party having priority right to the land. Information above on behlf of samuiforsale  
23
MAY
Buying Property In Thailand
  There are several distinct purchasing options open to foreigners interested in how to buy a property in Thailand. Under Thai law, foreigners are unable to own land however foreigners are able to own structures, properties or apartments built on a piece of land in their own name. Foreigners are effectively able to own and control the land upon which their property sits through a Thai limited company or via a lease. Both leaseholds and Thai limited companies have been a viable and highly successful vehicle for foreigners buying property in Thailand for many years. A third option is to buy a condominium unit as foreigners are able to own condominiums freehold under Thai law.   BUYING PROPERTY WITH A THAI LIMITED COMPANY A foreigner can set up a Thai limited company with the articles of association within the company protecting the foreigner 100% thus giving the foreign managing director complete control of the company. The foreigner can then use this company to buy property in Thailand with complete control whether it be a house, apartment, villa or plot of land. Some property owners sell their land or villa along with a Thai company simply by transferring the name of the foreign company director or if that is not the case, a Thai or international lawyer can easily set up a new company to buy the property through.   BUYING PROPERTY LEASEHOLD Foreigners buying property in Thailand also have the option of controlling the land upon which a villa, house and apartment sits with a 30 year lease (the maximum leasehold term under Thai law). This lease can be re-newed for an additional 30 years plus additional 30 years, giving a total of a 90 year lease.   BUYING A CONDOMINIUM FREEHOLD There is one freehold option for Foreigners wanting to buy property in Thailand with the Thai condominium act allowing foreigners to buy freehold. One important fact is that the condominium developer must ensure that only 49% of the total area of the development is sold to owners freehold. The other 51% of space in the development is available for foreigners to buy, but the only options would be to own the with a Thai limited company or leasehold as described above. No-matter what purchasing method is used the property will be officially registered at the local land office. The foreigner will also hold a property registration document sometimes referred to as the blue book.