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What taxes and fees apply when buying property in Phuket?

Expect transfer fees, stamp duty or specific business tax, plus legal costs and ongoing service charges — the split of costs varies by developer.

Buying in Phuket involves several one-off costs at transfer, which can include a transfer fee, stamp duty or specific business tax, and legal/conveyancing fees. How these are split between buyer and seller varies by developer and deal.

Ongoing, a condominium carries a common-area service charge (typically billed per square metre per year) and often a one-time sinking fund contribution for major maintenance.

Because the exact figures depend on the specific development and current Thai rates, we set them out clearly and in full — alongside the pricing and projected returns — privately on your call, so you can see the true all-in cost before deciding anything. Always take independent tax advice for your own circumstances.

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