Estimate the government fees and taxes on a Thai property transfer — and the portion a buyer typically pays. Enter a price to see the breakdown.
Illustrative estimate using standard statutory rates. Specific business tax and withholding tax are legally the seller's responsibility; the transfer fee is negotiable and often split. Withholding tax for individual sellers is calculated on a progressive scale and will differ from the 1% shown. A temporary transfer-fee reduction runs to 30 June 2026 but currently applies to Thai nationals only. On off-plan and new-build purchases the developer often covers or splits costs differently. Always confirm the exact figures with your conveyancing lawyer.
Four charges can apply when a Thai property changes hands. The transfer fee is 2% of the appraised value and is registered at the Land Office — it's the one buyers most often contribute to, commonly on a 50/50 split. Then either specific business tax (3.3%) applies if the seller has owned the property for less than five years, or stamp duty (0.5%) applies if they haven't — never both.
Finally, withholding tax is deducted from the seller: a flat 1% for company sellers, or a progressive calculation for individuals based on the appraised value and how long they've owned it. Because business tax and withholding tax fall on the seller, a buyer's own cost at transfer is usually just their share of the 2% transfer fee — though everything is negotiable and worth pinning down in writing before completion.
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