30+30+30 Leasehold Drafting for Foreigners
สัญญาเช่า 30+30+30 ปีสำหรับต่างชาติ · § Instrument
Quick Answer
Triple-layer lease (30 + option 30 + option 30) + Land Office registration · From THB 35,000 · Registration fee 1% of total rent.
Timeline: Title search 3–5 d · Drafting 5–7 d · Registration 1 d
Official fee: 1% lease registration fee + 0.1% stamp duty on total rent for full term
Legal Basis
CCC §540 (max 30-yr lease) · Commercial Lease Act B.E. 2542 (50 yr renewable 50) · Land Office registration mandatory for leases > 3 years.
Who Needs This
Foreigners seeking long-term occupancy without freehold / villa buyers in Phuket, Samui
Required Documents
- Original title deed
- IDs/passports of both parties
- Company affidavit (if applicable)
- Spouse consent
- Location map + property photos
Common Pitfalls
- Supreme Court 2288/2560 held renewal options not binding on heirs — structure with superficies/usufruct backup
- Full upfront rent = Revenue Dept re-characterises as sale → 3.3% SBT
- Unregistered lease enforceable only 3 yrs per CCC §538
Typical Use-cases
- 90-yr Phuket villa lease
- BOI factory lease at Amata 50+50
- Silom shophouse for retail
FAQ
- Is 30+30+30 truly enforceable?
- First 30 fully binding · years 31–90 are options requiring re-registration every 30 yrs, not automatic — careful drafting essential.
- Can a foreigner build on leased land?
- Yes via superficies (§1410) — the house is owned by the foreigner for 30+30 yrs.
- Can lease rights pass to heirs?
- Only if stated in registered lease + will — otherwise rights end on lessee's death (CCC §544).
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