Hua Hin buyer answer · Reviewed 26 August 2026
Thai law and tax rules determine what charges can arise, but the sale contract should also state which party is responsible for each agreed fee or tax. Never assume the buyer or seller automatically pays everything.
The common Land Office cost framework
- A transfer fee of 2% of the official appraised value is commonly part of the Land Office calculation.
- Specific Business Tax can apply to some sales at an effective 3.3% of the relevant value. Where it is not due, stamp duty can apply at 0.5%.
- Withholding tax can also arise and is calculated differently depending on whether the seller is an individual or a company.
- The contract should state who pays each tax, fee and professional cost rather than assuming they automatically belong to one party.
What happens before registration
The parties confirm the transaction documents, any mortgage discharge or authority documents, the agreed purchase completion and the money needed for fees/taxes. The exact process can vary by transaction and Land Office requirements.
The sale contract still matters
Government rules determine which taxes or fees can arise, while the contract allocates agreed responsibility between buyer and seller. Your lawyer should calculate the expected completion statement before transfer rather than discovering the cash requirement on the day.
After transfer
Keep the updated title/registered documents, official receipts and signed completion documents together. For a villa, also keep the building, estate, utility and warranty/handover records that are not necessarily shown on the land title.
How this connects to a current Sivana purchase
Sivana Hills is the current Sivana development with new plots available in Khao Tao, Hua Hin. The current collection is fully furnished three-bedroom private pool villas in four layouts: Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D. Use the question on this page against the exact Sivana plot, villa type, specification and contract rather than assuming the answer is identical for every development or resale.
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Frequently asked questions
Who pays which fees at the Land Office when property changes hands?
Thai law and tax rules determine what charges can arise, but the sale contract should also state which party is responsible for each agreed fee or tax. Never assume the buyer or seller automatically pays everything.
Should I confirm this again for the exact property?
Yes. Prices, property condition, documents, services and availability can change, so material facts should be checked for the exact villa or transaction.
Should a foreign buyer use independent legal advice?
Yes whenever the question involves land, building ownership, lease terms, company/spouse structures, transfer or the purchase contract.
Can I compare this directly with Sivana Hills?
Yes. Request the current plot, villa type, floor plan, price and inclusion schedule, then apply the checks on this page to that exact property.