How to invest in real estate in Thailand
A dream tourist destination, Thailand also offers tremendous real estate investment opportunities. Whether you’re looking to spend a vacation “at home”, prepare for retirement or earn a high return on your investment, there are many advantages to investing in Thailand: excellent value for money, top-quality amenities, attractive yields, a wide choice to suit all budgets and low taxes.
Focus on investment opportunities and property rights in Thailand.
Investment opportunities
Property rights in Thailand
A tax advantage for the French
A tax treaty to avoid double taxation of real estate income:
Rental income in Thailand is not taxable in France
- No tax on capital income
- No inheritance tax
- Tax and purchase/sale fees from 1 to 3.5%.
- A 15% tax on rental income transferred abroad
For apartments and condominiums
- Freehold for foreigners up to 49% of the total surface area of a building under the condominium act.
- Land registry (LANDEPARTMENT)
For villas
- Long-term leases (LEASEHOLD) from 30 years, renewable twice, for a total of 90 years
- Land registry (LANDEPARTMENT)
