Investment — Foreign Buyers

Foreign Buyer’s Guide

A clear, reassuring guide to how non-Thai buyers can legally own and invest in property on Koh Samui.

Ways to own

Yes — foreigners can own.

Thai law offers several secure, well-established routes for foreign ownership. The right structure depends on whether you are buying a villa, land or a condominium.

Most common

Leasehold

A registered 30-year lease, renewable (30 + 30 + 30). The simplest, widely-used route for villas and land.

For land

Thai Company Freehold

Own land outright through a properly structured Thai limited company, set up and managed correctly.

Condominiums

Condo Freehold

Buy a condominium unit outright in your own name, within the building 49 percent foreign-ownership quota.

The process

From reservation to transfer.

A straightforward, lawyer-guided path — most purchases complete smoothly within a few weeks.

01 — Reserve — a reservation agreement and deposit secure your villa or plot.
02 — Due diligence — title (Chanote) search, encumbrances and permits verified.
03 — Contracts — sale-and-purchase or lease agreements, reviewed by your lawyer.
04 — Transfer — completion and registration at the Land Office.

This guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Always consult a qualified Thai property lawyer before you buy.

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