As part of the steady economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, Thailand is gradually attracting tourists back into the country. Due to the increased number of visitors, short-term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb, including daily rentals, are in high demand
When the owner of residential property changes, the last step after the visit to the land office and the receipt of the money is crucial: the handover of the keys; after this, the previous owner moves out, and the buyer moves in. At this point, all documents are handed over, a joint tour of the house is made, and meter readings and defects are noted. It makes sense to draw up a protocol for the handover of possession so that the sale of the house does not have any repercussions. We have summarized what you should pay attention to in the house handover protocol.
The Thai government recently announced that they are making some changes to the Long-Term Resident Visa (“LTR”) requirements intending to attract more foreign residents to come to Thailand. Kindly note that although the Thai cabinet and the Board of Investment (BOI) approve of this new LTR visa, there still has not been any official announcement…
the Thailand Privilege Card’s new “Flexible Plus Program”
This program gives high-income foreigners a work visa and other benefits to stay and invest in Thailand.
Due to the increasing popularity of condominiums and apartments in the city, which comes with several issues related to rental and utility bills; as a result, the Contract Committee of the Consumer Protection Board has issued a new notification, the Stipulation of Residential Property Leasing as a Contract-Controlled Business B.E. 2562 (2019) (the “Notification”), published…
We are pleased to share that we are now listed on Lexology, one of the leading sites for international legal updates, analysis, and insights. At FRANK Legal & Tax, we strive to ensure that you can connect with us through various quality legal channels. Explore our hub here: https://www.lexology.com/contributors/frank-legal-and-tax If you have any questions about…
A codicil, or addendum, is a legal document that changes certain provisions of a will but leaves all other provisions unchanged. You can change, update or even revoke your will completely at any time as long as you are mentally competent. In this article we will look at some scenarios based on our experience of…
In this article we discuss the different types of verification marks of the Department of Business Development (“DBD”). It will look at the requirements for each verification mark and the purpose of the verification system based on our experience. In line with current economic trends, e-commerce has become an important part of our lives, yet…
Thai law provides a means of real security and an alternative to the mortgage, the so-called Sale with Right of Redemption (Thai: “Khai Fah”). It is governed by Sections 491 ff. of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (“CCC”), and it involves a conditional transfer of ownership that can be redeemed under certain circumstances. Recently,…
In this article, we provide a high-level overview of the taxes that could apply to foreign investors in Thailand based on our research. The Thailand Revenue Code is the main body of law that codifies procedures regarding tax assessment and the collection of the various taxes in Thailand. Taxes are mostly collected under a self-assessment…
All goods that are imported into Thailand must be reported to the Thai Customs Department. The steps required to import products into Thailand legally are outlined below. Step 1 – E-Customs system registration As of January 1st, 2007, the procedures for importing goods into Thailand have been centralized into the online e-Customs system. In order…
The Thai Revenue Department has raised its standard of tax auditing by joining the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (“TIWB”) program and requesting experts to share their know-how and exchange auditing experiences with Thai Revenue Officers. The purpose of joining this project is to close tax loopholes regarding multinational e-commerce businesses and newly established businesses, and…
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