Compiled from the Land Code 1954 (s.86), Condominium Act 1979 (s.19), Civil & Commercial Code lease/usufruct/superficies provisions, BOI and IEAT land rules as cited on each service page. Land Department fees and taxes are official rates passed through at cost.
Q14154. Superficies Rights â what does the service cover and who handles it?
Category: āļāļēāļ§āļāđāļēāļāļāļēāļāļīāļāļ·āļāļāļĢāļāļ. Key points: āļĄāļĩāļŠāļīāļāļāļīāđāļāļŠāļīāđāļāļāļĨāļđāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļ · āļāļēāļĒāļļ 30 āļāļĩ · āđāļāļāđāļāđ/āļāļāļāļāļāđāļāđ · āļāđāļāļāļāļāļāļ°āđāļāļĩāļĒāļ. Authority: āļāļĢāļĄāļāļĩāđāļāļīāļ.
Q14155. How much is Superficies Rights in Thailand and how long does it take?
From quoted on request; 7â14 working days. Land Department fees and taxes are official rates passed through at cost.
Q14156. Who needs Superficies Rights?
Typically: āļāļēāļ§āļāđāļēāļāļāļēāļāļīāļāļĨāļđāļāļāđāļēāļāļāļāļāļĩāđāļāļāđāļāļĒ · āļāļąāļāļĨāļāļāļļāļ.
Q14198. Can American buyers own property in Thailand?
Foreigners cannot own land (Land Code 1954, Section 86) but may own condominium units inside the 49% foreign quota of saleable area (Condominium Act 1979, Section 19). Typical American profile: Beach condos + retirement homes + Amity-protected companies.
Q14199. Where do American buyers usually buy in Thailand?
Main locations: Hua Hin · Pattaya · Phuket · Chiang Mai · Bangkok (Sukhumvit).
Q14200. How should American buyers remit funds for a Thai condo?
USD â THB via FET form; Chase / BoA wires settle T+1âT+2; FATCA reporting on Thai accounts >$10k Funds must arrive in Thailand in foreign currency and the bank must issue an FET form for at least the purchase price; the Land Office requires it at transfer.
Q14201. Which visa routes fit American property owners?
Common routes: LTR-Wealthy · Retirement (O-A) · Elite · DTV. Property ownership alone grants no residence right â a separate Immigration Bureau application is required.
Q14202. Which language support do American clients need at the Land Office?
Contracts and powers of attorney are prepared bilingually ThaiâEnglish; the Land Office accepts Thai originals, so certified translation plus notarisation is used for the English counterpart.
Q976178. What are the end-to-end steps for res superficies?
We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Land Office, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For res superficies a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd
Q976180. Which documents are required for res superficies?
The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to res superficies, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Land Office requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.
Q976182. How long does res superficies take?
Timing depends on the Land Office queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic res superficies timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.
Q976184. What costs are involved in res superficies and how are they calculated?
There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of res superficies. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume â ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins â no hidden charges.
Q976186. Can res superficies be handled if I live upcountry or overseas?
Yes. Send photos of your documents via LINE for a feasibility check, then we proceed under a power of attorney, or you sign at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you live and courier the originals back. For res superficies we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.
Q976188. What are the most common mistakes in res superficies and how do we prevent them?
The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Land Office returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting res superficies.
Q976190. Which laws or regulations govern res superficies?
The framework is set by the Land Code and the Condominium Act B.E. 2522, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Land Office, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on res superficies we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.
Q976192. What happens if res superficies is rejected or returned for correction?
First we obtain the written reason from the Land Office, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo res superficies at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.
Q976290. What are the end-to-end steps for nat US?
We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Land Office, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For nat US a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd
Q976292. Which documents are required for nat US?
The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to nat US, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Land Office requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.
Q976294. How long does nat US take?
Timing depends on the Land Office queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic nat US timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.
Q976296. What costs are involved in nat US and how are they calculated?
There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of nat US. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume â ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins â no hidden charges.
Q976298. Can nat US be handled if I live upcountry or overseas?
Yes. Send photos of your documents via LINE for a feasibility check, then we proceed under a power of attorney, or you sign at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you live and courier the originals back. For nat US we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.
Q976300. What are the most common mistakes in nat US and how do we prevent them?
The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Land Office returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting nat US.
Q976302. Which laws or regulations govern nat US?
The framework is set by the Land Code and the Condominium Act B.E. 2522, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Land Office, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on nat US we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.
Q976304. What happens if nat US is rejected or returned for correction?
First we obtain the written reason from the Land Office, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo nat US at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.
