Legal & Regulatory Updates – Famy Strategic Real Estate (FSRE)

• Foreign Ownership Regulations: Updates on PMA/BKPM rules affecting foreign individual and company ownership of residential and commercial properties.
• Taxation Changes: Modifications in BPHTB, PPh, and other property-related taxes.
• Land Use & Zoning: Updates on building permits (IMB), HGB/Hak Pakai limits, and zoning restrictions.
• Pre-sale & New Project Regulations: Rules for pre-sale licensing, escrow accounts, and developer obligations.

• Foreign Property Purchase Thresholds: Minimum price requirements for WNA investors in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and other regions.
• RPGT Updates: Changes in capital gains tax rates for short-term property sales.
• Strata Title & Service Charges: Regulatory updates on maintenance, strata management, and legal obligations.
• Foreign Corporate Ownership: Changes affecting companies investing in commercial or residential property.

• Foreign Ownership Regulations: Foreigners can own up to 49% of condominium units; direct land ownership generally prohibited.
• Leasehold Rules: Long-term leases (30–90 years) allowed; renewal must comply with Thai law.
• Land & Zoning: Updates on building permits, construction approvals, and EEC investment incentives.
• Pre-sale & Project Regulations: Licensing requirements for developers, escrow accounts, and BOI incentives.
• Taxation: Updates on property transfer fees, income tax on rental income, and corporate taxation for foreign entities.

• FIRB Rules: Updates on foreign buyer approvals, limits, and fees.
• Stamp Duty & Land Tax: Changes in state-based transaction taxes.
• Corporate Ownership Compliance: Updates affecting foreign companies acquiring or leasing commercial property.
• Environmental & Planning Regulations: Rules on land use, building permits, and development compliance.

• SDLT Updates: New rates, surcharges for foreign buyers, and corporate investor changes.
• Leasehold Reforms: Changes in leasehold regulations, service charges, and tenant rights.
• Planning & Zoning Regulations: Updates on permitted developments, construction approvals, and land use restrictions.
• Corporate Investment Rules: Legal requirements for companies acquiring commercial or residential property.

• Freehold Zones Updates: Changes in areas where foreign investors can fully own property.
• Commercial Ownership Rules: Updates affecting PT PMA or foreign company ownership.
• Service Charges & Utilities Regulations: Legal changes on service fees, municipal charges, and utility billing compliance.
• Property Registration & Licensing: Updates on Ejari (Dubai) and other local property registration requirements.

FSRE Notes: FSRE continuously monitors global property legal and regulatory changes to provide accurate, up-to-date guidance for investors. Timely knowledge helps avoid penalties, ensure compliance, and optimize returns. FSRE works with local legal advisors in each market.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and may change depending on each country’s government policies. Always consult FSRE and/or local legal advisors before investing.