Transfer fees and tax

Property transfer fees and taxes in Chiang Rai: what to know

Understand common costs on transfer day, including transfer fee, specific business tax, stamp duty, withholding tax, and who pays what.

5 min readUpdated 2026-07-05
Property transfer fees and taxes in Chiang Rai: what to know
Understand common costs on transfer day, including transfer fee, specific business tax, stamp duty, withholding tax, and who pays what.

Transfer day costs are more than the sale price

Common costs can include transfer fee, specific business tax or stamp duty, withholding tax, and other related fees.

Who pays each item should be written clearly in the sale agreement, not left for the transfer day.

Transfer day costs are more than the sale price
Transfer day costs are more than the sale price

Official assessed value can differ from sale price

The land office uses official rules and assessed values for some fee calculations.

Buyer and seller should estimate these costs in advance to avoid budget gaps or disputes.