Up to date: Oct 7, 2026
Legal help in Phuket for living and doing business in Thailand
If you are buying property, applying for a visa or setting up a company in Thailand, we will help you understand the local requirements and prepare the documents. We explain the terms and the possible risks before you sign anything. You can also come to us with tax, family and inheritance questions.
We agree the fee in advance and fix it before any work starts. Documents are prepared in two languages: Thai and English or Russian. We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.
Our team includes lawyers licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. We speak English, Russian and Thai, and meet clients at our office in Cherngtalay.
49%
the maximum share of a condominium's floor area that foreigners can own in total
180 days
days in Thailand in a calendar year after which you are treated as a tax resident
30 yrs
the term of a registered leasehold, the usual way foreigners buy villas and houses
5 yrs
validity of the DTV visa; each entry allows a stay of up to 180 days
- Lawyers licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand
- We speak English, Russian and Thai
- Office in Cherngtalay, Phuket
- We reply within 24 hours
Choose your task
Each task has its own page, where we explain the main rules, how the work goes and how long it takes.
How we help
Phuket areas
Property articlesThe same laws apply across the island, but each area has its own particulars: what kind of property usually sells there, which documents prove rights to the land and what deserves a closer look before you buy.
Bang Tao
There are many villas here, including in the Laguna complex, and most are bought on a leasehold, so our lawyers look first at the renewal terms in the contract.
Rawai
Many villas here are held through Thai companies, so we check whether the structure is lawful.
Kata
In sea-view condominiums the 49% foreign quota usually runs out quickly, so we check it before you reserve a unit.
Patong
People buy condos here to rent out and open businesses that need licences.
Old Town
Many historic shophouses, buildings with a shop on the ground floor, are protected and can only be restored under special rules.
Chalong
Land here is held under different documents, from a Nor Sor 3, which gives only a right of possession, to a chanote, which confirms full ownership. That is why we start by checking which document has been issued for the plot.
Kamala
There are many branded residences here, homes sold under a hotel brand, and the management agreement needs careful reading before you buy.
Nai Harn
Many villas here are in quiet spots, so before buying it is worth finding out how you get to the plot. If the road crosses a neighbour's land, we check whether a servitude, a registered right of way, is in place.
First, we look into your situation
Tell us what you need help with
Write to us on Telegram or WhatsApp, or send a request through the website. You can write in English or Russian: describe what you are planning and what questions have come up.
We propose a plan within 24 hours
We review your enquiry and explain what needs to be done, how long it will take and what it will cost. The fee is fixed before work starts, with no hidden charges.
We handle the documents and registration in 2–6 weeks
We prepare the documents, negotiate and see the registration through. As the work goes on, we tell you what has been done and what comes next, so you never have to guess how your case is going.
We stay in touch afterwards
When the deal is registered, the visa issued or the company opened, our work together does not end. We keep helping with questions that come up after the paperwork is done.
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Common questions
Can a foreigner buy land in Phuket?
As a rule, no: Thai law does not let a foreigner own land in their own name. The Land Code allows one exception: up to 1 rai (1,600 m²) for housing with an investment of at least 40 million baht and the approval of the Minister of the Interior, but it is rarely used. In practice foreigners buy a condominium unit within the 49% foreign quota or buy a villa on a leasehold, with the land lease registered for up to 30 years. Holding property through a company is possible only in limited cases, and we assess each such option separately.
How much does a property check cost?
It depends on the type of property: a condominium unit, a villa or a plot of land. We quote the fee in advance and fix it before work starts, with no hidden charges.
Can I work with you remotely?
Yes. We consult by video call, exchange documents online, and in many procedures one of our lawyers can represent you under a power of attorney. A deal can be registered at the Land Department under a power of attorney too, so you do not have to travel for it. A power of attorney signed abroad has to be certified and legalised; we will explain how to do that in your country.
What language are your contracts in?
In two languages: Thai and English or Russian. Thai courts usually give priority to the Thai text, so we check that both versions match.
Contract review
Before you sign a contract, show it to a lawyer
Send us your purchase or reservation agreement. Within 48 hours we will give you a preliminary assessment: we mark the clauses that could turn into risks for you and explain what to ask the developer before you sign.
