Know the true cost of buying property in Thailand. This calculator estimates the transfer fee, stamp duty, and withholding tax you'll pay at the Land Department.
Transfer Fee: 2% — Usually split 50/50 with seller
Stamp Duty: 0.5% — Applies when exempt from WHT
Withholding Tax: 1% — Individual seller rate (company rate varies)
* Rates shown are estimates. Actual fees depend on the Land Department appraised value, which may differ from the sale price.
Total Fees
THB 175,000
Effective Cost
THB 5,175,000
Tip: New builds often include promotional fee waivers from developers — ask about 'free transfer fee' promotions.
* This calculator provides estimates only. Actual Land Department fees depend on the official appraised value and your specific transaction structure. Always consult a Thai property lawyer before completing a purchase.
The Land Department charges 2% of the registered property value. In practice, this fee is usually split 50/50 between buyer and seller, though the buyer often pays the full amount by agreement. For a 5M THB condo, that's up to 100,000 THB.
Stamp duty of 0.5% applies when the seller is exempt from withholding tax. If the seller has held the property for less than 5 years, they pay withholding tax instead. Typically, this is a seller's expense.
For individual sellers, withholding tax is calculated at 1% of the appraised value (or the sale price, whichever is higher). For companies, it's calculated at 1% of the appraised value using a progressive tax table. For new builds, the developer often handles this.
Budget rule of thumb: Set aside 4–6% of the property price for all transfer costs and initial fees. For a more detailed breakdown, read our guide on hidden costs of buying property in Thailand.
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