Selling And Renting Houses

[petercallen]

Can a expat with a work permit sell and rent houses in Thailand,the way i understand Thai law this job should be done by a Thai national only.

[ubonjoe]

I can't find it on the list of prohibited professions or for companies.

See page 43 for companies and 49 for individuals of the BOI business guide.

BOI_business_guide_2007.pdf

[seavet]

Can a expat with a work permit sell and rent houses in Thailand,the way i understand Thai law this job should be done by a Thai national only.

I believe work permits are job specific. Having a work permit for one purpose doesn't allow someone to perform any and all work, eg. a work permit to teach at a university doesn't provide legal coverage to work selling and renting houses.

[petercallen]

I can't find it on the list of prohibited professions or for companies.

See page 43 for companies and 49 for individuals of the BOI business guide.

BOI_business_guide_2007.pdf

I noticed trading in land is not allowed, would selling houses which are built on land be covered by this clause( page 43)

[Mercury]

I'd guess it would be covered as you cannot have a house which is not on land though I know legally you can separate the ownership.

But loads of westerners in property in high profile agencies so a work around must be available. Perhaps a consultant ?

[petercallen]

I don't want to be a consultant, but actually sell and rent houses to expats and i don't think i can legally do this. Can anyone help with more information.