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INVESTOR ‘S GUIDE TO KOH SAMUI
Everything you need to know to invest in or buy property in Thailand safely. This comprehensive guide is specifically designed to help you successfully complete your real estate project in Thailand. Koh Samui. Whether you wish to make a high-yield rental investment, acquire a luxury villa or simply secure your administrative and legal procedures in Thailand, discover all the key steps, local market opportunities and our expert advice to invest with complete peace of mind.
INVESTOR ‘S GUIDE TO KOH SAMUI
The Legal Framework and Property
Real estate acquisition in Thailand by foreign investors is subject to specific rules. Foreigners can own a building or villa in their own name through a long-term leasehold, or hold shares in a Thai company (Company Limited) to purchase the land and property.
LE LEASEHOLD
Leasehold is the most common and seamless solution for foreigners wishing to acquire a villa or detached house in their own name.
- Duration and Recording: This is a legal lease with a maximum term of 30 years, officially registered in your name at the Land Department (the Thai land registry). The contract is directly inscribed on the back of the official title deed.
- Enjoyment and Resale: You have full use of the property; you can rent it out, resell it, transfer it, or pass it on to your heirs. Upon resale, the new owner registers a new lease in their name.
- Simplicity: No company formation is required, nor is any staff employment necessary, which greatly simplifies administrative and tax management.
FREEHOLD AND CORPORATE OWNERSHIP
Under Thai law, a foreign citizen cannot directly own freehold land in their personal name.
- Ownership through a Thai company (Co., Ltd.): To hold the land and villa in freehold, the legal method is to create a Thai limited company (Thai Company Limited). The company becomes the owner of the land, and you retain operational and decision-making control of the structure.
- Special case of the Condominium: This is the only exception allowing a foreigner to own a Freehold apartment in their own name, provided that 51% of the total area of the residence remains owned by Thai nationals.
Property Titles and Land Security
The Thai market has several land classifications. We ensure that the selected projects and lands are based on secure title deeds (such as Chanote or Nor Sor 3 Gor), guaranteeing precise boundaries and legally registered occupancy or lease rights with the Land Department.
Le Chanote {Nor Sor 4 Jor}
Chanote is the highest and most secure property title in the country.
- Official boundary: The land is precisely surveyed by satellite (GPS) and delimited by official boundary markers placed by the Land Department.
- Legal guarantee: It certifies the indisputable ownership of the land and allows for the registration of a leasehold, a surface right, or a mortgage..
- Our commitment: At My Luxury Home, all our projects and villas are backed by Chanote titles, guaranteeing you a 100% compliant and secure transaction.
Yield and Tax Attractiveness
Koh Samui offers a dynamic rental market driven by high-end international tourism. Thailand’s attractive tax environment makes the island an ideal destination for diversifying one’s assets and generating rental income.
Comprehensive support from start to finish
From property search to contract signing and legal follow-up with specialist lawyers, the My Luxury Home team separates you from complex procedures to ensure a serene investment in Koh Samui.
