Yes, but not every ownership structure gives the same legal protection. Before paying a deposit on Phuket property, foreign buyers should understand condominium quota rules, leasehold limits, company-structure risks, transfer taxes, and title status under Thai law.
Foreign buyers in Phuket usually look at three main structures: condominium freehold, long-term leasehold, or more complex arrangements that need careful legal review.…
The biggest mistakes usually happen before the buyer has full information. A reservation payment is often made before the title, encumbrances, foreign quota position,…
Legal review should start before you sign a reservation form, not after. We usually coordinate real-estate due diligence in Phuket , contract review and drafting , and…
This page reflects how our Phuket team reviews foreign-buyer property structure, title position, contract terms, and transfer-risk questions before any deposit or signing step.
Foreign buyers in Phuket usually look at three main structures: condominium freehold, long-term leasehold, or more complex arrangements that need careful legal review. In practice, the safest structure depends on the property type, the building status, the intended use, and the long-term exit plan.
Foreign-buyer questions usually lead straight into property due diligence in Phuket, careful contract review for reservation and sale agreements, and where structuring or transfer costs are sensitive, support from our Thai tax & finance law team.
The biggest mistakes usually happen before the buyer has full information. A reservation payment is often made before the title, encumbrances, foreign quota position, contract terms, tax allocation, and build status have been checked. That is exactly where avoidable problems start.
Legal review should start before you sign a reservation form, not after. We usually coordinate real-estate due diligence in Phuket, contract review and drafting, and where needed, support on tax and transfer questions under Thai law. If a structure may involve a business vehicle, we also review whether company setup in Thailand is actually appropriate and lawful.
Send the first facts about the property, structure, and deal stage. We will review the legal setup before you move further.
We check whether the planned structure fits the property type and the buyer's actual use, timeline, and risk profile.
We review title documents, land-office position, condominium quota, permits, and visible encumbrances before funds are transferred.
We review reservation forms, sale agreements, schedules, default clauses, and practical buyer-protection points in Thai and English.
We clarify payment sequencing, FET evidence, transfer taxes, and the final land-office process before completion.
These official Thai authorities and legal reference points help verify the rules, procedures, and filings described on this page. Some official materials may be published only in Thai.
Direct freehold land ownership is generally not available to foreign individuals in Thailand. Buyers usually consider condominium ownership, leasehold, or other structures that must be checked carefully before any commitment.
Yes. A foreigner can own a condominium unit freehold if the building's foreign quota is still available and the incoming funds are documented correctly. The unit, contract, common-area obligations, and payment structure should still be reviewed before signing.
No. A company structure is not automatically safe or lawful. If the company lacks real commercial substance or is set up only to bypass ownership rules, the buyer may inherit serious legal and compliance risks. Ask us to review the structure before you proceed →
If you are buying Phuket property as a foreigner, we can review the ownership structure, contract, title position, and transfer risks before money changes hands.