Welcome to Better-than-Freehold™ (BtF)
Better-than-Freehold™ is a legally compliant, financeable, and risk-mitigated platform solution for foreign investment in Thai real estate. It eliminates the legal issues associated with freehold ownership, 30-year lease limitations, and illegal nominee companies while enabling offshore finance coupled with capital protection.
Key Benefits
- • Legally invest in Thai property without freehold ownership
- • Guaranteed rolling 30-year leases
- • Fully enforceable contracts with streamlined remedies
- • Registered mortgage and pledge-backed security
- • Financeable at 50% Loan-to-Value (LTV)
- • No Thai income or land transfer tax on resale
- • Confidential offshore ownership
- • Seamless succession planning
- • Backed by tier-one Thai legal and tax opinions
- • Legalisation of nominee companies with conversion financing
Why Choose Better-than-Freehold™?
1. Legal and Compliant
BtF is fully compliant with Thai laws, including the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Foreign Business Act (FBA), and Land Code. All contracts and structures are registered and auditable, ensuring complete transparency and enforceability.
2. Financeable and Scalable
BtF opens the door to offshore financing and developer funding, creating liquidity and confidence in the Thai property market. Whether you're an individual investor or a corporate developer, BtF is designed to scale with your needs.
3. Secure and Risk-Free
Say goodbye to the risks of nominee companies and multi-term leases. BtF protects your investment with registered contracts, trust structures, and asset fallback mechanisms.
4. Tax-Efficient and Transparent
With built-in tax optimisation and compliance with AMLA 2025, BtF ensures your investment is both profitable and legally sound.
Lease v Better-than-Freehold™
Summary comparison
| Metric | 30Y Lease30-Year Lease | BtFBetter-than-Freehold™ |
|---|---|---|
| End Value | ❌ Zero | ✅ Resalable, appreciating |
| Finance | ❌ None | ✅ 50% LTV available |
| Tax Efficiency | ❌ Low | ✅ High (Labuan Trust) |
| Legal Risk | ❌ High (illegal) | ✅ Fully compliant |
| Enforceability | ❌ Weak (courts) | ✅ Instant via CBSA |
How It Works
Better-than-Freehold™ is a plug-and-play property platform that simplifies the investment process while ensuring compliance and security.
Onboarding and Due Diligence
- •Complete KYC and AML checks
- •Validation of property titles and compliance with Thai law
Property Acquisition
Secure ownership through registered contracts and SPH trust structures.
Ongoing Management
Enjoy secure tenure, rental income, and capital gains with full legal protection.
Who is BtF For?
For Lawyers
Offer your clients a legal, secure, and compliant alternative to high risk illegal nominee structures. BtF is backed by tier-one legal and tax opinions and peer-reviewed by CBSA member firms.
For Property Developers
Unlock new opportunities with a scalable and financeable platform that drives sales and builds confidence among foreign buyers.
For Foreign Property Owners
Invest in Thailand with peace of mind, knowing your property rights are secure, enforceable, and financeable.
For Potential Buyers
Access the Thai property market legally and securely, with the added benefits of tax optimisation and succession planning.
Introducing Better-than-Freehold™
Watch this video to learn how Better-than-Freehold™ is revolutionising property ownership in Thailand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about Better-than-Freehold™
1. What is Better-than-Freehold™ (BtF)?
Better-than-Freehold™ (BtF) is a legally compliant, financeable, and risk-mitigated platform designed for foreign investment in Thai real estate. It eliminates the legal risks associated with freehold ownership, 30-year lease limitations, and illegal nominee companies. BtF also enables offshore financing, provides capital protection, and ensures secure, enforceable ownership rights.
2. How does BtF ensure legal compliance and security?
BtF is fully compliant with Thai laws, including the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Foreign Business Act (FBA), and Land Code. All contracts and structures are registered, auditable, and backed by tier-one Thai legal and tax opinions. Additionally, BtF protects investments through registered contracts, trust structures, and asset fallback mechanisms, ensuring complete transparency and enforceability.
3. What are the financial benefits of using BtF?
BtF offers several financial advantages, including:
- • Offshore financing with up to 50% Loan-to-Value (LTV)
- • No Thai income or land transfer tax on resale
- • Tax optimisation through compliance with AMLA 2025
- • Guaranteed rolling 30-year leases, ensuring long-term financial security
4. Who can benefit from Better-than-Freehold™?
BtF is designed for a wide range of stakeholders:
- • Lawyers: Provide clients with a secure, legal alternative to risky nominee structures
- • Property Developers: Access a scalable, financeable platform to drive sales and build buyer confidence
- • Foreign Property Owners: Invest securely with enforceable rights, tax optimisation, and succession planning
- • Potential Buyers: Enter the Thai property market legally and confidently, with the added benefits of capital protection and offshore ownership