21/10/2026
CRITICAL UPDATE FOR EXPATS IN THAILAND: PROPERTY NOMINEE CRACKDOWNS
If you are an expat owning property in Thailand through a Thai limited company, please watch our latest video update.
Here are the critical takeaways from our latest briefing:
• Everyday Expats Targeted: Thai authorities, including the Department of Special Investigations (DSI), are now actively auditing and questioning everyday expats holding personal properties like small pool villas and condos, not just multi-million dollar corporate developments.
• Strict Scrutiny: Investigations are heavily focused on proving Thai shareholders' independent financial capability (requiring at least three months of historic bank statements), verifying legitimate business operations over "shell" companies, and determining who genuinely controls day-to-day funds and decisions.
• Severe Penalties: Structures flagged as illegal nominee arrangements face serious risks, including compulsory forced land sales, asset freezes, financial penalties, and potential visa revocation or deportation.
• No Quick Fixes: Attempting to hastily transfer or flip your property into a new corporate structure will not work, as land officers are actively screening new buyer entities for proxy ownership.
• Compliant Solutions: Our licensed team can help transition your assets into fully lawful structures, such as registered long-term leases, superficies, usufructs, saping sith, or legitimate Thai companies.
Don't wait for a formal summons to act. Contact impartial, qualified legal counsel to confidentially review your company structure today.
Anglo Siam Legal is proud to announce a milestone year of industry recognition, reflecting our ongoing dedication to providing premier legal and accounting services. So far in 2026, we have been honored with the following prestigious titles:
• Best International Law & Accounting Firm 2026 - Thailand (APAC Legal Awards)
• Best Cross Border International Law Firm 2026 - Thailand (Legal Insider Awards)
• International Law Firm Of The Year 2026/27 (Corporate Global Awards Winners Guide)
We extend our deepest gratitude to our clients and global partners for your continued trust and support in our cross-border expertise.
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All legal, corporate, and tax advice provided by the firm is rendered directly by licensed members of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and registered Thai accountants.
Although our CEO & Client Manager is an internationally qualified and regulated lawyer, he does not practice Thai law. The practice of law in Thailand is a strictly regulated service; his role is limited to client liaison and cross-border communication to ensure educational content from our Thai legal team is clearly understood by clients.
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