Do I need an interpreter at the Land Office to transfer a condominium to a foreigner?

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Land Offices conduct transfers and sign the deed documents in Thai, and officers commonly require an interpreter when a foreign buyer or seller does not read Thai. Some offices also ask the interpreter to sign as the person who explained the documents. A condominium transfer is not only a signature. The officer checks the foreign-ownership quota under the Condominium Act (foreign ownership is capped at 49% of the total unit floor area of the building), the juristic person's debt-free certificate, and the foreign-exchange evidence showing funds were remitted into Thailand in foreign currency. Each of those is explained verbally in Thai at the counter, and a buyer who nods without understanding may accept a tax allocation or a transfer date they did not intend. Bring the draft documents to the interpreter beforehand: the sale-and-purchase agreement, the FET/credit advice from the receiving bank, the debt-free letter, and any power of attorney. Powers of attorney are the most common failure point — Land Office forms are prescriptive, and an incorrectly scoped POA means the appointment is rescheduled. Scope, turnaround and fees are confirmed by IVC staff by phone, LINE or email — this

Do I need an interpreter at the Land Office to transfer a condominium to a foreigner?

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