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Compare property lawyers in Bangkok for condo purchases, house and land deals, leases and disputes, with local notes on Bangkok's Land Office branches and the city plan.
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International boutique law firm in Bangkok and Phuket, providing legal and tax services to investors, businesses, and private clients across Thailand
฿4,000–12,000 / hour
Bangkok-based law firm delivering strategic, business-focused legal advice with deep local expertise and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
฿3,500–15,000 / hour
International Legal and Cross-Border Business Advisory in Thailand and Asia
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A property lawyer in Bangkok checks what you are buying or renting, reviews what you sign, and makes sure the deal is registered correctly at the Land Office. For a foreign buyer that often means a condo, since a foreigner can own a condo unit outright, within limits.
The checks change with the deal:
| Deal | What a lawyer checks |
|---|---|
| Resale condo | The unit's title deed, the building's foreign quota, unpaid common fees and the sale contract |
| New or off-plan condo | Who owns the land, the building permit, the payment schedule and what happens if handover is late |
| House or townhouse | Who can hold the land, and the terms of any lease, usufruct or superficies you rely on |
| Home or office lease | The term, registration for leases over three years, the deposit and renewal |
| Dispute | The contract, the payments made so far and the options before a court claim |
Each firm card shows the languages a firm works in and whether its first consultation is free, so you can shortlist before you write to anyone. For the rules that apply everywhere, see how property law works across Thailand.
Our guide to buying a condo in Thailand explains each step in more detail.
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International boutique law firm in Bangkok and Phuket, providing legal and tax services to investors, businesses, and private clients across Thailand
฿4,000–12,000 / hour
Bangkok-based law firm delivering strategic, business-focused legal advice with deep local expertise and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
฿3,500–15,000 / hour
International Legal and Cross-Border Business Advisory in Thailand and Asia
Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler is a leading law firm in Bangkok, Thailand. We provide legal services in all practice areas.
International law firm specializing in immigration and cross-border transactions.
Herrera and Partners, is a leading law firm in Bangkok, Thailand. With a dedicated team of skilled and international lawyers in Bangkok.
฿10,000–20,000 / hour
International firm in Asia since 2006 — corporate legal, accounting, advisory and audit services across Thailand, China & the Philippines.
Experts assisting clients in conducting their businesses and protecting their rights and investments in Thailand across a wide range of legal matters.
Bangkok law firm focused on litigation, corporate legal services and criminal matters, serving clients in Chinese, Thai and English.
Bangkok has one Land Office for the whole city, the Bangkok Metropolitan Land Office, with 16 branches. Each branch covers part of the city, so the right office depends on where the property is, wherever you live. You can book a registration appointment in advance with the Department of Lands' e-QLands app.
The registration itself is short once the paperwork is ready: the official service manual sets two hours for a transfer that needs no public notice. The checks, the contract and moving the money come before it.
Government fees and taxes follow national rules, and the sale contract usually says who pays each one. Lawyers' fees are separate and set by each firm.
| Item | Rate | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee | 2% of the official appraised value | Thai individuals buying a home of up to 7 million baht pay 0.01% when a mortgage is registered at the same time, until 30 June 2027 |
| Specific business tax | 3.3% | When the seller sells within five years, unless an exemption applies, such as a home on the seller's house registration for at least a year |
| Stamp duty | 0.5% | Only when specific business tax is not due |
| Withholding tax | Varies | Progressive (higher income, higher rate) for an individual seller, 1% for a company seller |
The Bangkok Comprehensive Plan of 2013 still decides what can be built in each zone of the city. A draft fourth revision has been posted for public comment, so the rules for some areas may change. If you are buying land, or a house you plan to rebuild or extend, a lawyer can check the current zone and the draft before you commit.
Letting a room for stays of less than a month counts as a hotel business, which needs a licence. A small property with up to 8 rooms and 30 guests can instead notify the registrar and receive a notice valid for five years. The building's own regulations may add limits, and our guide to short-term rentals covers the rest.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For a specific purchase or dispute, speak with a qualified lawyer.
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