BOI Land Ownership for Foreign Companies
ยื่นถือครองที่ดินโดยบริษัทต่างชาติผ่าน BOI · § CrossBorder
Quick Answer
Filing BOI land application + Land Office coordination · From THB 45,000 · 30–60 days
Timeline: Doc prep 7–14 d · BOI review 30–45 d · Land Office transfer 3–5 d
Official fee: BOI fee ~THB 5,000 + 2% transfer + SBT/stamp
Legal Basis
Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520 §27 · BOI Announcement 2/2557 · Promoted entities may own land for office/factory/executive residences · Utilisation plan required; land returns on certificate expiry.
Who Needs This
BOI-promoted foreign companies · 100%-foreign-owned firms buying land for factory/HQ
Required Documents
- BOI certificate
- Land utilisation plan (area + purpose)
- 3-year financials
- Company affidavit + shareholder list
- Title + reservation SPA
Common Pitfalls
- Office land cap 5 rai · factory 10 rai · executive housing 10 rai (25 rai total)
- On BOI expiry must sell within 1 year or state confiscates
- Misuse of land purpose = revocation of privilege
Typical Use-cases
- Japanese factory buys 10-rai at Amata City
- Tech firm buys Thonglor office building
- R&D center on 3-rai EEC parcel
FAQ
- Can we buy land without BOI?
- Corporate route requires IEAT (Industrial Estate §44) or LTR Wealthy Global Citizen (1 rai personal).
- Can BOI land be resold?
- Yes to a Thai person or another BOI firm · 30-day BOI notice required.
- Will 100% ownership continue long-term?
- As long as BOI certificate is valid and land is used for stated purpose · renewals available on conditions.
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