Thailand Investor Network (TIN)
Thai asset holding company that owns the property. TIN takes legal title at the Land Office and operates under legitimate Thai control.
Secure. · Legal. · Registered.
A legal way for foreigners
to invest in Thai property
Better-than-Freehold™ offers a securitised lease, structured in accordance with the applicable Thai legal and regulatory frameworks and supported by tier-one legal opinions, with registered security for the 30-year term, designed to avoid nominee arrangements and failing renewal promises. Built to last for you, your heirs and beyond.
The structure
Four entities, doing the work.
The Better-than-Freehold™ structure has four entities. Each one named and accountable.
SPH Trustees
SPH Trustees Ltd, an offshore trustee whose Labuan FSA licence is in progress, holds your property rights. Unlike individuals, trustees never die, ensuring your investment passes easily to your heirs.
Clear Blue Security Agents (CBSA)
An independent, Thai lawyer led, agency protecting you. They ensure your rights stay safe with disputes settled by Thai arbitration and all security agreements drafted by leading tier-one regional and Thai counsel
Siam Venture Capital (SVC)
Offshore lending platform in development. Financing against the lease and security package is a future workstream, with first loan products expected from H1 2027. Nothing is offered until then.
Structural legal opinion
Leading tier-one regional and Thai counsel
Tax compliance review
A leading global tax advisory firm
Trustee licensing
Labuan FSA (in progress)
Where to start
How can we help you?
Better-than-Freehold™ offers unique benefits for everyone. Whether you are buying a home, developing a project, or looking for a safer way to hold property rights in Thailand, we have a tailored solution for you. Select your role below to see how we make holding property rights simple, secure and clear.
For legal professionals
A secure alternative to traditional property structures. Designed for professional review, our platform includes an offshore trustee to provide the legal certainty and protection your clients need for the long term when investing in Thailand.
See the legal professionals pageFor property developers
Sell faster and reach more buyers. Unlock the full potential of your project with a structure reviewed by leading Thai and regional counsel, with buyer financing planned for H1 2027. This gives your sales team a clear, professional path to closing deals from the very first reservation.
See the developer pageFor real estate agents
Close more deals with confidence. Stop losing sales to legal worries about legacy company structures. Our transparent, professional structure is built for independent legal review, so your deals move from offer to completion without stalling.
See the agent pageFor owners in nominee structures
New DBD rules mean nominee shareholders must now sign strict new declarations, putting your property at risk. We offer a professional way to move your asset into a secure trust, ensuring your home is protected. You keep full enjoyment of your property. Financing or deferred payment is being developed as a future workstream, with first loan products due to come online in H1 2027.
See the owner pageFor foreign property investors
Get long-term rights over Thai property with the protection of a professional trust. Our structure is designed to keep your rights legally secure and to pass your investment easily to your family. This is the simple, secure way for any property investor to invest in Thailand, creating a home that feels like your own and is structured in accordance with the applicable Thai legal and regulatory frameworks.
See the buyer pageNext Step
Not sure where to start?
Register for our general overview to see how it all comes together. You'll get a clear look at our secure structure, a summary of the legal protections, and all the information you need to choose the right path for your Thai property investment.
Why now
Why the old ways
no longer work
The two traditional ways to hold property in Thailand are failing.
The Company Risk. Using local names to hide ownership is now being actively prosecuted. Thousands of properties are under investigation, and the legal safety of these structures has vanished.
The Lease Gamble. A 30-year lease with a renewal promise is a gamble. If the owner changes, your promise might not be honoured in court, making your investment insecure.
Better-than-Freehold™ is the secure solution. We've built a professional structure, reviewed by leading tier-one regional and Thai counsel, that protects your rights, your family, and your future.
Compare
Better-than-Freehold™ vs. freehold vs. standard lease
There are 11 essential protections every property investor needs in Thailand. Better-than-Freehold™ is designed to address all of them. In comparison, a standard 30-year lease only meets two of these needs, and even freehold only covers three.
| Benefit | Better-than-Freehold™ | Freehold | Standard lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal for foreigners in Thailand | Yes | No | Yes |
| 30-year time-limited security | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Mortgage and share-pledge security beyond 30 years | Yes | n/a | No |
| Contractual year-30 renewal mechanism | Yes | n/a | No |
| Onshore sale to a legally qualified purchaser | Yes | Yes | No |
| Offshore assignment of the lease package | Yes | No | No |
| Asset protection on the property | Yes | No | No |
| Asset protection for the investor | Yes | No | No |
| Automatic transfer to your heirs | Yes | No | No |
| Confidentiality through offshore trust | Yes | No | No |
| Financing (expected H1 2027, not yet live) | Planned | No | No |
| Total benefits delivered | 11 / 11 | 3 / 11 | 2 / 11 |
Every row reflects a specific legal, contractual, or commercial position, not a marketing claim.
Look Deeper · /Structure
Structure
We break down the professional setup and legal contracts that make your investment secure. See how our structure is designed to stay solid as circumstances change, giving you the durable protection that traditional leases lack.
Look Deeper · /Compliance
Compliance
Better-than-Freehold™ works in harmony with Thai law, not against it. We have built our structure in accordance with the Land Code, the FBA, the AMLA and the latest legal updates. The Better-than-Freehold™ solution has been reviewed by leading tier-one regional and Thai counsel.
Next step
Find out what Better-than-Freehold™ could look like for your situation
Register free and tell us where you stand. You'll get your choices and an indicative quotation, with support at hand if you need us.
- 1Tell us about your situation.
- 2We assess it.
- 3You get your choices and an indicative quotation.
- 4You decide. No obligation at any stage.
Free · No obligation · Your decision at every stage