Thailand Law Blog
Usufruct in Thailand
Foreigners being forbidden to own land in Thailand are finding ways and means to be able to access and possess land legally. The most common mode of possession and control used is undertaking a lease agreement. However, there is another mode although not as popular but equally efficient. This option is undertaking a Usufruct Agreement. […]
Legal Effect of a Blank Share Transfer Instrument
A Blank share transfer instrument is widely used in a company limited whereby a current shareholder of a company, as a transferor, pre-sign a share transfer instrument and does not specify any particular name of the transferee, in other words, the name of the transferee is kept blank. It is questioned whether the blank share […]
Allowed Provisions in a Prenuptial Agreement in Thailand
A reading of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code on property between husband and wife will tell us what provisions are not allowed to be included in a prenuptial agreement in Thailand. To start with, the Thai CCC section 1465 gives a general qualification that any clause in the agreement which is contrary to public […]
Duties and Liabilities of the Lessee and Lessor – Thailand Property Lease
In every contract of lease, there is always a lessee (also known as the “hirer” under Thai law) and a lessor (who is also called the “letter”). The lessee, as well as the lessor, has rights and duties under the contract of lease. Thai law allows foreigners to lease real properties in Thailand such as […]
Thailand BOI – FAQ
Q: How can a foreigner invest in Thailand? A: Foreigners will normally invest in following business entities: By Thai Company Limited with Thai majority own By foreign majority own with Foreign Business License (FBL) By foreign majority own with an exception of FBL i.e. BOI, U.S.-Thai Amity-Treaty Q: What is the corporate tax structure for […]
BASIC RULES: Purchasing Condominium Units in Thailand
Since foreign nationals cannot acquire land in Thailand most are confined to the option of purchasing condominium units. The New Thailand Condominium Act of 2008 (B. E. 2522) provides for the guidelines and the regulations that covers all matters pertinent to condominiums, initially from Registration of a Condominium Project, Ownership of a Condo Unit, about […]
Is it Possible for Foreigners to Register a Partnership in Thailand?
While incorporating a partnership for Thai nationals is considered very simple with less restriction, partnership for Foreigners are restricted by, again, Foreign Business Act. There are two types of Partnership in Thailand, ordinary partnership and limited partnership. In general, according to Thailand Civil and Commercial Code, a partnership is “A contract whereby two or more […]
Guideline to Foreigners Getting Married in Thailand
A great number of foreigners have been flying to Thailand to celebrate and register their marriage in the Land of Smiles. Some would marry their Thai sweethearts, while some would go to Thailand to marry their fiancee. Whatever the partnership may be, a little coaching for the foreign party will probably do good help. Here […]
Adoption in Thailand – Who may Adopt in Thailand
The Thai Adoption Law of 1979 is the main statute on adoption in Thailand. It is this law which provides the list on who can adopt and who may adopt from the country. The following are the general guidelines on who may adopt in Thailand. speak to a Thai lawyer in Thailand for more guidance […]
Transfer of Ownership Over Properties in Thailand Between Foreigners
One of the more peculiar features of the law of Thailand is their strict mandate on the transfer of ownership between and among foreigners over properties located in Thailand. One very basic example is the method of transferring ownership of condominium units between foreigners. The same can not be done by virtue of a deed […]
