{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"The contract normally allocates costs between buyer and seller, but the legal charge and commercial negotiation are separate questions. Transfer fee, withholding tax, specific business tax or stamp duty may apply depending on the asset, seller, holding period and structure. Do not rely on a simple \u201c50/50\u201d statement without a calculation. A Thai lawyer or accountant should confirm the current treatment before completion.\n\nPrepare three figures: cash required to complete, normal annual running cost and a repair reserve. Separate seller estimates from invoices and professional calculations. Costs and tax treatment can change, so current figures should be confirmed before signing.\n\nThis is general guide information only; obtain current independent Thai legal, tax, financial or technical advice for the specific transaction.","answer_source":"curated_editorial_research_and_khao_lak_pattern_adaptation","category":"Costs, Taxes & Ongoing Budget","category_slug":"property-costs-and-taxes","confidence":"curated_general_guide_requires_property_specific_confirmation","created_at":"2026-07-18T08:00:00+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2025-11-29","display_date":"2025-11-29","drip_batch":"phuket-initial-seed-v1","drip_status":"published_seed","freshness_warning":"Property prices, availability, construction progress, rental rules, development policies and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with the developer, seller, property manager, qualified Thai lawyer or appropriate professional.","id":"phpg-qa-058-345b281c","image_ids":["phpg_img_949eca25_054","phpg_img_949eca25_055"],"image_mapping_keywords":["transfer fee","tax allocation","completion","Costs, Taxes & Ongoing Budget","property-costs-and-taxes","Phuket property"],"image_url":"https://images.owntheconversation.com/story-factory/generated-stills/phuket-property-guide/949eca25/scene_054_FOR_PHUKET_CONDOMINIUM_FEES_create_a_w.jpg","is_sponsored":false,"json_url":"/answer/who-pays-property-transfer-taxes-and-fees-in-thailand.json","language":"en","last_updated":"2026-07-18T08:00:00+00:00","public_disclaimer":"This is general property guide information only, not legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Confirm the current position before signing documents or transferring funds.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2025-11-29T06:00:00+00:00","question":"Who pays property transfer taxes and fees in Thailand?","question_intent":"cost_planning","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"phuket-property-guide","slug":"who-pays-property-transfer-taxes-and-fees-in-thailand","source":"phuket_property_guide_initial_seed_v1","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"authoritative_legal_research","source_urls":["https://qa.thailand.go.th/useful-information-detail/010_014"],"status":"published","summary":"The contract normally allocates costs between buyer and seller, but the legal charge and commercial negotiation are separate questions. Transfer fee, withholding tax, specific business tax or stamp duty may apply depending on the asset, seller, holding period and structure.","tags":["transfer fee","tax allocation","completion","Costs, Taxes & Ongoing Budget","property-costs-and-taxes","Phuket property"],"updated_at":"2026-07-19T00:40:38Z"}