{"id":315,"date":"2023-05-06T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T03:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T04:16:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:16:42","slug":"usufruct-agreement-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"L&#039;usufruit en Tha\u00eflande : un droit d&#039;usage viager sur un bien immobilier tha\u00eflandais"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background:#0f2542;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 20px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between\"><div style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"><div style=\"color:#c2a25a;font-weight:600;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">Bilingual template \u00b7 \u0e41\u0e21\u0e48\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e2a\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e20\u0e32\u0e29\u0e32<\/div><div style=\"color:#fff;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\">Download the Usufruct Agreement, \u0e3f890, free for Silver members<\/div><div style=\"color:#9fb0c9;font-size:14px\">\u0e14\u0e32\u0e27\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e42\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e14\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e3f890 \u0e1f\u0e23\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e34\u0e01 Silver \u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19\u0e44\u0e1b<\/div><\/div><a href=\"\/product\/usufruct-agreement-template-bilingual-en-th\/\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;background:#c2a25a;color:#3a2c08;font-weight:600;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none\">Get the template \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"document-maker-video\" style=\"margin:34px 0 30px\">\n<div style=\"background:#0f2542;border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;padding:16px 22px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 320px\">\n<div style=\"color:#c2a25a;font-weight:600;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">Gold members \u00b7 \u0e2a\u0e21\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e34\u0e01 Gold<\/div>\n<div style=\"color:#fff;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\">Draft the usufruct agreement yourself with the Document Maker<\/div>\n<div style=\"color:#9fb0c9;font-size:13.5px\">\u0e23\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22\u0e15\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e21\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e23<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"\/legal-document-maker\/\" style=\"flex:0 0 auto;background:#c2a25a;color:#3a2c08;font-weight:600;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none\">Open the Document Maker \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f5f7fb;border:1px solid #e6eaf1;border-top:0;border-radius:0 0 14px 14px;padding:16px 22px 20px\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#5b6672;font-size:14.5px\">Answer a guided questionnaire and download a finished bilingual usufruct agreement, in English and Thai, formatted for signature. 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Brousseau<\/strong> (ThaiLawOnline), who published one of Thailand\u2019s first public usufruct guides in <strong>2008<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/aseannow.com\/topic\/171307-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-usufruct-agreements-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#9a7c39;font-weight:600\">Read the 2008 guide \u2192<\/a><br><span style=\"color:#7a8694\">\u0e40\u0e02\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e13\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e01\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32 20 \u0e1b\u0e35 \u0e40\u0e0b\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e40\u0e15\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19 \u0e40\u0e2d\u0e0a. \u0e1a\u0e23\u0e39\u0e2a\u0e42\u0e0b \u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e40\u0e1c\u0e22\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e48\u0e04\u0e39\u0e48\u0e21\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e23\u0e32\u0e22\u0e41\u0e23\u0e01 \u0e46 \u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e1b\u0e35 2551<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usufruct (known in Thai as&nbsp;<strong>\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<em>sitthi kep kin<\/em>) is a real property right under Thai law. It gives one person the right to possess, use, and collect income from property owned by someone else. The Thai Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) covers this in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1417\/\">Sections 1417<\/a> to 1428.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usufruct separates ownership from use. The usufructuary gets the benefits of the property. The landowner keeps bare legal title. For foreigners in Thailand, usufruct is one of the strongest legal tools available. Foreigners cannot own land under the Land Code Act B.E. 2497. A registered usufruct lets a foreign national legally occupy and enjoy property for their entire lifetime. The right is enforceable against the whole world, including any future buyers of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Infographic-on-Usufruct-in-Thailand.png\" alt=\"Infographic on Usufruct Agreement in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-30574 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n  \n<div style=\"background:#fdf3f2;border-left:4px solid #9c2b2b;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:8px 0 18px\"><strong>July 2026 update:<\/strong> Some Land Offices are refusing usufruct registrations. Per our information, <strong>Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have stopped<\/strong> registering usufructs for foreigners over nominee concerns; <strong>Suphan Buri<\/strong> and parts of <strong>Prachuap Khiri Khan<\/strong> are difficult. Officers may <strong>interview both parties<\/strong>, so be ready to explain that a usufruct is a right of use, not ownership, and that the Thai owner remains full owner. Many offices now require a <strong>certified Thai translation of the passport<\/strong> (a registration in Hua Hin was refused in March 2026 without one). See our <a href=\"\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/#step-2-registering-at-the-land-office\">step-by-step registration section<\/a> and always call your Land Office first.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#f5f7fb;border:1px solid #e6eaf1;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;margin:10px 0 18px\">\ud83d\udcc4 <strong>Need the contract?<\/strong> <a href=\"\/product\/usufruct-agreement-template-bilingual-en-th\/\"><strong>Download our bilingual usufruct agreement template<\/strong><\/a>, the English\/Thai contract sample drafted as an addendum to the registered usufruct, with the Land Office registration guide. Free download for Silver members, or \u0e3f890 once.<\/div>\n<h2>\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to Our Usufruct Agreement Explanation<\/h2>\n  <p>If you prefer listening, you can hear a short podcast explaining usufruct agreements in Thailand. Click below to play:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tlo-buy\"><h2 class=\"tlo-buy__title\">Pr\u00eat \u00e0 mettre en place votre usufruit ?<\/h2><p class=\"tlo-buy__lead\">Tarif fixe, sans surprise. Vous payez, vous t\u00e9l\u00e9versez vos documents selon une liste, et vous lisez votre projet sous 3 jours ouvrables. Vous suivez chaque \u00e9tape dans votre espace client.<\/p><ul class=\"tlo-buy__list\"><li class=\"tlo-buy__card\"><span class=\"tlo-buy__name\">Usufruct agreement, drafted and registered<\/span><span class=\"tlo-buy__price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#3647;<\/span>3,900<\/span><\/span><span class=\"tlo-buy__short\">A registered right to use and live off a property for life. Bilingual Thai and English, drafted for registration at the Land Office. Draft within 3 business days of receiving your documents.<\/span><a class=\"tlo-buy__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/product\/usufruct-agreement-drafted-and-registered\/\">Voir ce qui est inclus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"tlo-buy__escape\">Vous h\u00e9sitez ? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/book-consultation\/\">R\u00e9servez une consultation \u00e0 2 000 bahts<\/a>, d\u00e9duite de vos honoraires si vous poursuivez.<\/p><style>\n.tlo-buy{border:1px solid #e2e5ea;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;margin:2rem 0;background:#fbfcfd}\n.tlo-buy__title{margin:0 0 .35rem;font-size:1.35rem}\n.tlo-buy__lead{margin:0 0 1.25rem;color:#4b5563}\n.tlo-buy__list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr))}\n.tlo-buy__card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;border:1px solid #e2e5ea;border-radius:6px;padding:1rem;background:#fff}\n.tlo-buy__name{font-weight:700;line-height:1.3}\n.tlo-buy__price{font-size:1.2rem;color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700}\n.tlo-buy__short{font-size:.87rem;color:#4b5563;flex:1}\n.tlo-buy__cta{display:inline-block;margin-top:.5rem;padding:.6rem 1rem;border-radius:5px;background:#1d4ed8;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;font-weight:600}\n.tlo-buy__escape{margin:1.25rem 0 0;font-size:.9rem;color:#4b5563}\n<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n  \n  <audio controls preload=\"metadata\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n    <source src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand-podcast.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\">\n    Your browser does not support the audio element.\n  <\/audio>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"usufruct-registration-video\" style=\"margin:26px 0 30px\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 6px\">\ud83c\udfac Watch: How a Usufruct Is Registered<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#5b6672;font-size:14.5px\">A 50 second animated walkthrough of the Land Office registration, from the documents you bring to the endorsement written on the title deed. 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And you&#8217;ll get practical guidance from nearly two decades of practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-usufruct-definition-for-non-lawyers\">What Is a Usufruct. (Definition for Non-Lawyers)<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-simple-explanation\">The Simple Explanation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#usufruct-vs-ownership-what-you-actually-get\">Usufruct vs. Ownership. What You Actually Get<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-usufruct-matters-for-foreigners-in-thailand\">Why Usufruct Matters for Foreigners in Thailand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#if-you-already-know-the-french-or-quebec-usufruit\">If You Already Know the French or Quebec Usufruit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-law-civil-and-commercial-code-sections-1417-1428-full-bilingual-text\">The Law. Civil and Commercial Code Sections 1417 to 1428 (Full Bilingual Text)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-usufruct-works-in-practice\">How Usufruct Works in Practice<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-1-drafting-the-agreement\">Step 1. Drafting the Agreement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-the-standard-land-office-form-isnt-enough-the-power-of-our-custom-addendum-1\">Why the Standard Land Office Form Isn&#8217;t Enough &amp; The Power of Our Custom Addendum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-2-registering-at-the-land-office\">Step 2. Registering at the Land Office<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-3-living-under-usufruct\">Step 3. Living Under Usufruct<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-happens-when-it-ends\">What Happens When It Ends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cost\">How Much Does a Usufruct Cost in Thailand? (2026)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#three-ways\">Three Ways to Get Your Usufruct Agreement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#usufruct-vs-lease-vs-superficies-quick-comparison\">Usufruct vs. Lease vs. Superficies. Quick Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#who-uses-usufruct-in-thailand\">Who Uses Usufruct in Thailand.<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#foreign-retirees-protecting-their-home\">Foreign Retirees Protecting Their Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#thai-foreign-married-couples\">Thai-Foreign Married Couples<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#estate-planning-for-thai-families\">Estate Planning for Thai Families<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#commercial-property-arrangements\">Commercial Property Arrangements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#risks-and-limitations\">Risks and Limitations. What We Tell Clients Honestly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-supreme-court-decisions-on-usufruct\">Key Supreme Court Decisions on Usufruct<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-usufructuarys-management-power-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-15033-2555-2012\">The Usufructuary&#8217;s Management Power. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 15033\/2555 (2012)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#lease-survives-usufructuarys-death-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-2297-2541-1998\">Lease Survives Usufructuary&#8217;s Death. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 2297\/2541 (1998)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#unregistered-usufruct-as-personal-right-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-4446-2543-2000\">Unregistered Usufruct as Personal Right. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 4446\/2543 (2000)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gift-with-encumbrance-protection-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-1516-2525-1982\">Gift with Encumbrance Protection. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 1516\/2525 (1982)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#usufruct-includes-structures-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-7341-2542-1999\">Usufruct Includes Structures. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 7341\/2542 (1999)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tax-follows-the-actual-earner-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-575-2560-2017\">Tax Follows the Actual Earner. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 575\/2560 (2017)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#our-experience-why-thai-law-online\">Our Experience. Why ThaiLawOnline<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions about Thai Usufruct<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1739372566117\">How can foreigners engage in business using a usufruct in Thailand? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1739538430035\">Are usufruct only for maximum 1 rai?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1739538732870\">Do the owner of the land that has a usufruct registered can borrow money?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1739538911987\">Will I be fully protected with a usufruct in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1744837644557\">Can a usufruct cover several chanote?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1745779293149\">Can a foreigner inherit a usufruct in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1745779311565\">How long does a usufruct registration take at the Land Office?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1745779330831\">What fees must be paid to register a usufruct?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1745779433943\">Can the usufructuary rent the property out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748920047935\">Can a foreigner register a usufruct in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1748920085629\">How long does a usufruct last in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1753207613281\">Can I build on usufruct land?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#testimonials\">Testimonials about Usufruct Agreement in Thailand:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#links-1\">Links:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-usufruct-definition-for-non-lawyers\">What Is a Usufruct. (Definition for Non-Lawyers)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-simple-explanation\">The Simple Explanation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of usufruct as the right to live in, use, and profit from property you do not own. The simplest analogy for readers from common law countries (Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Australia) is the&nbsp;<strong>life estate.<\/strong>&nbsp;One person has the right to live on and benefit from property for their lifetime. After that, it goes back to the owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In civil law systems. France, Quebec, Germany, and Thailand have all adopted usufruct. The Thai Civil and Commercial Code of B.E. 2468 (1925) included it. The code was heavily influenced by European civil codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/\">usufruct in Thailand visually explained in simple terms, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usufruct-vs-ownership-what-you-actually-get\">Usufruct vs. Ownership. What You Actually Get<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A usufructuary receives three core rights under Section 1417 of the CCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Right<\/th><th>What It Means in Practice<\/th><th>What You Cannot Do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Possession<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e07)<\/td><td>Live on the land, occupy the house, control access<\/td><td>Sell the property<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Use<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49)<\/td><td>Farm the land, operate a business, use it personally<\/td><td>Destroy or radically change the property<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enjoyment of Fruits<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u0e16\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e0b\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e42\u0e22\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e4c)<\/td><td>Collect rent, harvest crops, receive all income<\/td><td>Bequeath the usufruct in a will<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The usufructuary also has the&nbsp;<strong>power to manage the property<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u0e2d\u0e33\u0e19\u0e32\u0e08\u0e08\u0e31\u0e14\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19). This includes the right to lease the property, collect rent, and file lawsuits. For example, you can evict tenants. You don&#8217;t need the landowner&#8217;s permission. The Supreme Court has confirmed this many times (see&nbsp;<a href=\"\/supreme-court-usufruct-thailand\/\">our analysis of 64 Supreme Court decisions<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Usufruct in Thailand:  Comprehensive Guide for Foreigners\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qY42meeQjJY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video about Usufruct in Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By its nature, a usufruct is temporary and often arises from family relationships. Civil Law traditionally divides property rights into three components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Usus:<\/strong>&nbsp;The right to use or possess the property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fructus:<\/strong>&nbsp;The right to benefit from the property&#8217;s &#8220;fruits,&#8221; such as crops or rental income (as clarified in Section 148).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abusus:<\/strong>&nbsp;The right to dispose of the property (sell, transfer, or even destroy it), which is full ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Understanding-the-usufruct\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/understanding-usufruct-usus-fructus-abusus-civil-law.png\" alt=\"Infographic explaining the three parts of property rights in civil law: usus (right to use), fructus (right to receive income), and abusus (right to sell or dispose). Shows that usufruct includes usus and fructus but excludes abusus.\" class=\"wp-image-17983 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:600px\" title=\"Understanding the usufruct\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A usufruct gives the holder (the usufructuary) the rights of Usus and Fructus together. This lets them use and benefit from the property. However, it&nbsp;<em>does not<\/em>&nbsp;grant the right of Abusus; the usufructuary cannot sell or destroy the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Terms like &#8220;leasehold&#8221; or &#8220;freehold&#8221; are common in other legal systems. However, they are not exact terms in Thai Civil Law and should not be confused with usufruct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-usufruct-matters-for-foreigners-in-thailand\">Why Usufruct Matters for Foreigners in Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Thai law, foreigners cannot own land (Land Code Act B.E. 2497, Section 86). This is a problem for the thousands of foreign retirees, spouses of Thai nationals, and business people who live in Thailand. They want to secure their homes. Usufruct provides a solution. It&#8217;s a&nbsp;<strong>registered real right<\/strong>&nbsp;that gives the foreign holder virtually all the practical benefits of ownership. You don&#8217;t actually need to own the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered usufruct binds not only the current landowner but also any future buyer. If the Thai landowner sells the property, the foreign usufructuary&#8217;s right survives. The buyer takes the property subject to the usufruct. This makes usufruct much stronger than an unregistered lease or a private agreement. For a detailed comparison, see our guide on&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/\">usufruct for foreigners in Thailand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-you-already-know-the-french-or-quebec-usufruit\">If You Already Know the French or Quebec Usufruit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usufruct is not a Thai invention and it is not exotic. It is the same institution French, Belgian, Swiss and Quebec lawyers call <em>usufruit<\/em>, and the Thai Civil and Commercial Code of B.E. 2468 (1925) drew it from the same European sources. If you grew up with that vocabulary, most of what you know carries over. Four differences are worth knowing before you register one here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration.<\/strong> Under Thai law a usufruct runs for the life of the usufructuary, or for a fixed term that cannot exceed 30 years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1418\/\">Section 1418<\/a>). French law is close: the usufruit ends at the usufructuary&#8217;s death (article 617 of the Code civil) and is capped at 30 years when it is granted to a legal person (article 619). Quebec is the outlier, allowing a term of up to 100 years (article 1123 of the Code civil du Qu&#233;bec).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It still does not pass to your heirs.<\/strong> This is the same in all three systems and it surprises people every time. The usufruct dies with the usufructuary. If you want an interest your children can inherit, you are looking for a registered lease, not a usufruct. See <a href=\"\/usufruct-inheritance-thailand\/\">what happens to a usufruct when someone dies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration does more work here.<\/strong> In Thailand the usufruct becomes a real right binding the land, and every later buyer, only once it is registered on the title deed at the Land Office. Unregistered, it binds only the person who signed it. However well the agreement itself is drafted, nothing in it substitutes for that entry on the chanote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it usually arises.<\/strong> In France the usufruit most often comes into being by operation of law, above all through the surviving spouse&#8217;s option over the estate (article 757), or by a deliberate d&#233;membrement de propri&#233;t&#233; for tax reasons. In Thailand it is almost always contractual, and the reason is specific: a foreigner cannot own land, so a usufruct is how they secure the right to live on and profit from land held in a Thai name. Thai law also has no equivalent of the French quasi-usufruit over consumable property (article 587).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-law-civil-and-commercial-code-sections-1417-1428-full-bilingual-text\">The Law. Civil and Commercial Code Sections 1417 to 1428 (Full Bilingual Text)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the full text of every CCC section governing usufruct in Thailand. Both English and Thai versions are included. This bilingual presentation is important for practitioners and property owners. You need to reference the exact statutory language. This is the only article in our usufruct series that reproduces the full bilingual text. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/register-usufruct-thailand\/\">registration guide<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/cancel-usufruct-thailand\/\">termination guide<\/a>, and other articles reference these sections by number with links back to this page.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2128_3be5b7-d4 kt-accordion-has-14-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane2128_c3e426-d4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Section 1417 &#8211; Creation of a Usufruct <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>An owner of immovable property may create a right of usufruct in favor of another person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e40\u0e08\u0e49\u0e32\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e08\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e42\u0e22\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e41\u0e01\u0e48\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e04\u0e04\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e37\u0e48\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2128_06ae45-3d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Section 1418 &#8211; Duration of Usufruct<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>A usufruct may be granted for life or for a fixed period. If no term is specified, it lasts for the lifetime of the usufructuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e32\u0e23\u0e16\u0e01\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e22\u0e30\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49 \u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e21\u0e35\u0e23\u0e30\u0e22\u0e30\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32\u0e01\u0e47\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49 \u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e17\u0e31\u0e48\u0e27\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e08\u0e30\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e15\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0a\u0e35\u0e27\u0e34\u0e15\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e16\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e4c<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2128_ff9538-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1419\/\">Section 1419<\/a> &#8211; Usufruct Without Time Limit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If no time has been fixed, the usufruct is deemed to last for the life of the usufructuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e16\u0e49\u0e32\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e01\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32\u0e44\u0e27\u0e49 \u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e16\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e04\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e39\u0e48\u0e15\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0a\u0e35\u0e27\u0e34\u0e15\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane2128_665cb0-e0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1420\/\">Section 1420<\/a> &#8211; Methods of Creating a Usufruct<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>A usufruct may be created by law, by contract, or by testament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e08\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e01\u0e0e\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22 \u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32 \u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e19\u0e31\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2128_78ad89-71\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1421\/\">Section 1421<\/a> &#8211; Disposition of Property <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The owner may dispose of the property, but the right of usufruct continues notwithstanding the disposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e40\u0e08\u0e49\u0e32\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e08\u0e08\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49 \u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e01\u0e47\u0e22\u0e31\u0e07\u0e04\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e39\u0e48\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e41\u0e21\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e08\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2128_274205-62\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1422\/\">Section 1422<\/a> &#8211; Creation of Other Rights <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The owner may create servitudes or other rights over the property, provided that they do not lessen the value or enjoyment of the usufructuary\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e40\u0e08\u0e49\u0e32\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e08\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e20\u0e32\u0e23\u0e08\u0e33\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e21 \u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e37\u0e48\u0e19\u0e43\u0e19\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49 \u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e08\u0e30\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e17\u0e33\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e2a\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e25\u0e14\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e25\u0e07<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane2128_962807-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1423\/\">Section 1423<\/a> &#8211; Protection of Usufructuary\u2019s Rights<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The owner must not do anything which impairs the usufructuary\u2019s rights. If any act of the owner causes injury to the usufructuary, the usufructuary may claim damages or ask the court to cancel such act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e40\u0e08\u0e49\u0e32\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e17\u0e33\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e43\u0e14 \u0e46 \u0e2d\u0e31\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e25\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07\u0e25\u0e30\u0e40\u0e21\u0e34\u0e14\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e16\u0e49\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e17\u0e33\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e08\u0e49\u0e32\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e15\u0e38\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e22\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e22 \u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e08\u0e30\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e17\u0e14\u0e41\u0e17\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e28\u0e32\u0e25\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e01\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e17\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e01\u0e47\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane2128_0f6471-e1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1424\/\">Section 1424<\/a> &#8211; Rights of the Usufructuary<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The usufructuary is entitled to possess and use the property and to enjoy its benefits, subject to the preservation of its substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e42\u0e22\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e44\u0e27\u0e49<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2128_2d51bd-4e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1425\/\">Section 1425<\/a> &#8211; Duty to Take Care of Property<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The usufructuary must take as much care of the property as a person of ordinary prudence would take of his own property.<br>\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e30\u0e21\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e27\u0e31\u0e07\u0e14\u0e39\u0e41\u0e25\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e15\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e07<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane2128_add87b-4a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1426\/\">Section 1426<\/a> &#8211; Liability for Damage<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If the property is destroyed without the fault of the usufructuary, he is not liable for compensation. If, however, the usufructuary has used the property improperly or failed to take proper care of it, he is liable to restore it or to pay damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e16\u0e49\u0e32\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e22\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e22\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e32\u0e28\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e1c\u0e34\u0e14\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1c\u0e34\u0e14\u0e0a\u0e14\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49 \u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e16\u0e49\u0e32\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e22\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e22\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e14\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e23\u0e30\u0e21\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e27\u0e31\u0e07\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e04\u0e27\u0e23 \u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e37\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e0a\u0e14\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e22\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane2128_84d175-58\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1427\/\">Section 1427<\/a> &#8211; Maintenance Costs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The usufructuary must bear the ordinary maintenance costs of the property. Extraordinary expenses must be borne by the owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1c\u0e34\u0e14\u0e43\u0e19\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e0b\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e41\u0e0b\u0e21\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e1b\u0e01\u0e15\u0e34\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e2a\u0e48\u0e27\u0e19\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e08\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e40\u0e28\u0e29\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e08\u0e49\u0e32\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane2128_1642a6-a7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-1428\/\">Section 1428<\/a> &#8211; Payment of Taxes and Duties<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The usufructuary must pay the taxes and duties that are charged on the fruits of the property. The owner must pay the taxes and duties that are charged on the property itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e0a\u0e33\u0e23\u0e30\u0e20\u0e32\u0e29\u0e35\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e18\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e19\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e42\u0e22\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e2a\u0e48\u0e27\u0e19\u0e40\u0e08\u0e49\u0e32\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e0a\u0e33\u0e23\u0e30\u0e20\u0e32\u0e29\u0e35\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e18\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e19\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e07<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-usufruct-works-in-practice\">How Usufruct Works in Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-drafting-the-agreement\">Step 1. Drafting the Agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A usufruct agreement should be drafted by a qualified Thai lawyer. Include the identity of both parties. Provide a precise description of the property (including title deed number). State the duration (lifetime or fixed term). Specify rights and restrictions. Cover maintenance responsibilities and provisions for termination. Both Thai and English versions should be prepared for international parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-the-standard-land-office-form-isnt-enough-the-power-of-our-custom-addendum-1\"><strong>Why the Standard Land Office Form Isn&#8217;t Enough &amp; The Power of Our Custom Addendum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Thai Land Department offers an official form for registering a usufruct. This was shown in the example image earlier. It is important to know its main purpose and limitations. This standard document is mainly for meeting the minimum legal requirement for registration. It identifies the parties involved, the specific property, and the length of the usufruct. It typically contains only a couple of very basic clauses, as illustrated below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Example-of-usufruct-agreement-at-the-land-department\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/example-of-usufruct-agreement-at-the-land-department.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a basic Thai Land Office usufruct agreement form highlighting limited clauses\" class=\"wp-image-17320 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8173899716467854;width:500px;height:auto\" title=\"Example of usufuct agreement at the land department \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>This image shows a simple standard form. It includes &#8220;Clause 1: Grant of Usufruct&#8230;&#8221; and &#8220;Clause 2: Payment of Fee&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"this-tells-you-that-a-usufruct-exists-but-provides-very-little-detail-on-how-it-truly-protects-you-in-various-real-world-scenarios\">This shows that a usufruct exists, but it gives very little detail on how it protects you in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Critical Limitations of the Standard Form Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimal Detail on Rights:<\/strong> It often does not include clear terms about the usufructuary&#8217;s rights. For example, it may not state the right to rent out the property without asking the owner each time. It also may not clearly outline the rights to make non-structural improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Restrictions on the Owner<\/strong>: The property owner can still sell, transfer, or mortgage the land. There are usually no restrictions on these actions. A registered usufruct should stay with the land, even if it is sold. However, this can cause problems, stress, and legal issues for the usufructuary with the new owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Coverage for Common Scenarios or Disputes<\/strong>: It usually does not cover common issues. These include responsibilities for property maintenance, damage from natural causes, utility agreements, and handling minor disputes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Often Thai-Only:<\/strong>&nbsp;The official Land Office form is in Thai. While an informal translation might be offered, the legally registered document itself may not be comprehensively bilingual. Foreign usufructuaries may be at risk. This is because they might not fully understand the details of the Thai text they are signing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Proactive Protection<\/strong>: Since it is very basic, it provides little proactive protection. It does not provide clear guidance for any future disagreements between the owner and the usufructuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is precisely where ThaiLawOnline\u2019s custom Usufruct Addendum provides essential, enhanced protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bilingual (Thai\/English) addendum is carefully written by skilled property lawyers. They have over 20 years of experience in registering usufructs and protecting foreign interests in Thailand. It&#8217;s meant to be a complete agreement. It should be referenced by, and ideally attached to, the standard Land Office registration documents. This can greatly improve your legal position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Difference is in the Detail: Standard Form vs. Our Custom Clause<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare the simple standard form with a typical protective clause from ThaiLawOnline&#8217;s Usufruct Addendum.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/usufruct-contract-sample-from-thailawonline.jpg\" alt=\"Sample protective clause from ThaiLawOnline's custom bilingual Usufruct Addendum for Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-19555 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Custom Usufruct Addendum Proactively Addresses Key Concerns, Offering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearly Defined Usage Rights:<\/strong> Clearly states what the usufructuary can and cannot do. This includes renting out the property, making certain improvements, and conducting business activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property Owner Restrictions<\/strong>: The owner cannot sell, transfer, or mortgage the property. These actions must not hurt the rights of the usufructuary. The owner often needs the usufructuary&#8217;s written consent before doing so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed Maintenance &amp; Repair Clarity:<\/strong>&nbsp;Specifies responsibilities for ordinary upkeep versus extraordinary repairs, preventing future arguments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insurance Stipulations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Can require the property to be insured against common risks, protecting both parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bilingual Terms:<\/strong> This ensures that both the Thai owner and the foreign usufructuary understand all terms and conditions. Both language versions have the same legal importance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clauses for Specific Scenarios:<\/strong>&nbsp;Addresses potential future situations, such as damage to the property, access rights, or even early termination conditions if mutually agreed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protects Your Rights:<\/strong> Helps avoid misunderstandings and gives a stronger legal basis if disputes come up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Relying solely on the basic Land Office form is a significant missed opportunity for robust, tailored protection. Our Usufruct Addendum helps you feel secure. It protects your right to use and enjoy property in Thailand for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Custom Usufruct Addendum Proactively Addresses Key Concerns, Offering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearly Defined Usage Rights:<\/strong> Clearly states what the usufructuary can and cannot do. This includes renting out the property, making certain improvements, and conducting business activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property Owner Restrictions<\/strong>: The owner cannot sell, transfer, or mortgage the property. These actions must not hurt the rights of the usufructuary. The owner often needs the usufructuary&#8217;s written consent before doing so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed Maintenance &amp; Repair Clarity:<\/strong>&nbsp;Specifies responsibilities for ordinary upkeep versus extraordinary repairs, preventing future arguments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insurance Stipulations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Can require the property to be insured against common risks, protecting both parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bilingual Terms:<\/strong> This ensures that both the Thai owner and the foreign usufructuary understand all terms and conditions. Both language versions have the same legal importance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clauses for Specific Scenarios:<\/strong>&nbsp;Addresses potential future situations, such as damage to the property, access rights, or even early termination conditions if mutually agreed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protects Your Rights:<\/strong> Helps avoid misunderstandings and gives a stronger legal basis if disputes come up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Relying solely on the basic Land Office form is a significant missed opportunity for robust, tailored protection. Our Usufruct Addendum helps you feel secure. It protects your right to use and enjoy property in Thailand for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-registering-at-the-land-office\">Step 2. Registering at the Land Office<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"How-to-Register-a-Usufruct-in-Thailand\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-register-usufruct-agreement-thailand-process.png\" alt=\"Step-by-step infographic showing how to register a usufruct agreement in Thailand, including drafting the contract, preparing documents, scheduling an appointment, registering at the Land Office, and paying fees\" class=\"wp-image-17960 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:600px\" title=\"How to Register a Usufruct in Thailand\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Both the landowner and the usufructuary must attend the local Land Department office (\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19) in person. The officer reviews the agreement. They verify identities. They assess the registration fee. It is 1% plus 0.5% stamp duty on the consideration stated in the agreement. Usufructs are almost always granted without consideration, so the calculation comes to zero and the Land Office charges only its fixed fee, more or less 100 baht. They record the usufruct on the title deed. Only after registration does the usufruct become a &#8220;real right&#8221; (\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34) that works against third parties. For the complete registration process, see our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/register-usufruct-thailand\/\">step-by-step registration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Usufruct-Registration-on-Title-deed\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/usufruct-registration-on-title-deed-in-april-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Chanote title deed showing usufruct stamp in Thai (red)\" class=\"wp-image-17323 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:500px\" title=\"Usufruct Registration on Title deed\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This is an example of usufruct registration on a title deed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Done in April 2025, it shows in red &#8220;usufruct&#8221; (See Tee Kep Kin in Thai).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-living-under-usufruct\">Step 3. Living Under Usufruct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once registered, the usufructuary has full authority. You can live on the property. Lease it to tenants. Collect rent. Manage the premises. Take legal action regarding the property. The landowner retains bare ownership but cannot interfere with your management. The usufructuary must maintain the property in good condition (Section 1421). Pay property taxes (Section 1426). Insure the property if required by the owner (Section 1427).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-when-it-ends\">What Happens When It Ends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usufruct terminates through death of the holder (automatic), expiry of the fixed term, mutual agreement, court order, or destruction of the property. Upon termination, the property reverts to the landowner. There is no transfer tax when usufruct terminates by death. This is a big advantage for estate planning. See our complete guides on&nbsp;<a href=\"\/cancel-usufruct-thailand\/\">termination rules<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-tax-thailand\/\">tax implications<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\">How Much Does a Usufruct Cost in Thailand? (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lawyer-drafted bilingual usufruct agreement is a fixed <strong>3,900 THB<\/strong>, prepared in 5 to 7 business days. On top of that you pay the Land Office&#8217;s own registration fee, charged at cost. That government fee is 1% plus 0.5% of the stated consideration, so where the usufruct is granted without payment, as most family arrangements are, the calculation comes to zero and the office charges only its fixed fee of more or less 100 baht per title deed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Cost (THB)<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Usufruct agreement, bilingual and lawyer-drafted<\/td><td><strong>3,900<\/strong><\/td><td>5 to 7 business days, includes guidance through registration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Land Office registration fee<\/td><td>more or less 100 per title deed<\/td><td>government fee, paid at registration, charged at cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bilingual template, if you prefer to do it yourself<\/td><td>890<\/td><td>free for Silver members and above<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lease agreement, the main alternative, up to 30 years<\/td><td>4,900<\/td><td>3 to 5 business days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consultation, if you want advice before deciding<\/td><td>2,000 per hour<\/td><td>useful before committing to either route<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost-worked-example\">A Worked Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A foreign husband takes a lifetime usufruct over the single chanote his Thai wife owns, granted without payment. The legal fee is 3,900 THB and the Land Office charges more or less 100 baht, so the whole arrangement costs about <strong>4,000 THB<\/strong> and the right is recorded on the deed itself. Compare that with the 4,900 THB lease, which buys a maximum of 30 years rather than a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost-what-the-fee-includes\">What the Fee Includes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fixed fee covers drafting the bilingual agreement and guiding you through registration at the Land Office. Registration is the step that makes the right real, because an unregistered usufruct binds only the person who signed it, not the land, and not a later buyer. See the <a href=\"\/legal-fees\/\">full legal fees page<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/book-consultation\/\">book a consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"three-ways\">Three Ways to Get Your Usufruct Agreement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most firms offer one route at one price. We publish three, because the right answer depends on how complicated your situation is and how much you want to do yourself. All three produce the same underlying document: the bilingual usufruct agreement this firm uses for its own clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>&nbsp;<\/th><th>Bilingual template<br><strong>\u0e3f890<\/strong><\/th><th>Document Maker<br><strong>Gold, \u0e3f5,800 a year<\/strong><\/th><th>We draft it for you<br><strong>\u0e3f3,900<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>What you get<\/strong><\/td><td>The same usufruct agreement our lawyers use, as an editable bilingual file<\/td><td>The same firm documents, assembled for you from a guided questionnaire<\/td><td>A finished agreement drafted around your facts, in English and Thai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Who fills it in<\/strong><\/td><td>You do<\/td><td>The questionnaire does, from your answers<\/td><td>We do, from the details you send us<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Languages<\/strong><\/td><td>English and Thai<\/td><td>English and Thai, and it can translate for you<\/td><td>English and Thai, drafted side by side<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Turnaround<\/strong><\/td><td>Immediate download<\/td><td>Minutes<\/td><td>5 to 7 business days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td>A straightforward grant you are comfortable completing yourself<\/td><td>Anyone needing several documents across the year<\/td><td>Anything with a wrinkle: company owners, unusual land, protective clauses, a nervous counterparty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Also included<\/strong><\/td><td>The Land Office registration guide<\/td><td>Ten lawyer-drafted documents: wills, leases, loans, prenuptial agreements and more<\/td><td>We walk you through registration at the Land Office<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-our-templates-are-different\">Why Our Template Is Not the Template You Find Elsewhere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most usufruct documents sold online are the same file the seller uploaded years ago. Nobody revisits them when the Supreme Court decides something that changes how the clause should be written, and nobody is available afterwards when the Land Office asks a question. You are buying a file, not a document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ours is the agreement this firm uses for paying clients, and it changes when the law changes. When <a href=\"\/sap-ing-sith-in-thailand\/\">Dika 4655\/2566<\/a> confirmed that automatic renewal clauses do not bind a later owner, we rewrote that clause across our documents. The template you download and the document the Document Maker builds are the same drafting, kept current by the people who use it in practice. The <a href=\"\/legal-document-maker\/\">Document Maker<\/a> in particular is not a form filler bolted on to generic text: it assembles the firm&#8217;s own bilingual documents from your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-3900-not-35000\">Why 3,900 Baht and Not 35,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A client came to us after being quoted <strong>35,000 baht<\/strong> for a usufruct by a law firm in Ubon Ratchathani. Same Civil and Commercial Code sections, same Land Office, same afternoon of work. Fees for straightforward registered rights in Thailand vary by a factor of ten, and the difference is rarely the quality of the drafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We publish our fees so you can check them before you call, and they are fixed rather than hourly. That is the same reason we publish the statute text, the Supreme Court decisions and the honest limitations above: a firm that has drafted usufructs since 2006 does not need to keep the basics behind a consultation fee. If your matter genuinely is complex, we will tell you, and quote for that. Most are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usufruct-vs-lease-vs-superficies-quick-comparison\">Usufruct vs. Lease vs. Superficies. Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thai law offers three main mechanisms for granting property use rights. The table below provides a summary comparison. For a detailed analysis of each with real-world scenarios and recommendations, see our dedicated guide on&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-vs-lease-vs-superficies-thailand\/\">usufruct vs. lease vs. superficies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Criteria<\/th><th>Usufruct (\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19)<\/th><th>Lease (\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32)<\/th><th>Superficies (\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e49\u0e19\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>Lifetime or up to 30 years<\/td><td>Maximum 30 years (renewable)<\/td><td>Maximum 30 years or lifetime<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Survives Owner&#8217;s Death?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes. Binds new owner<\/td><td>Yes. Binds new owner<\/td><td>Yes. Binds new owner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Survives Holder&#8217;s Death?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No<\/strong>. Terminates automatically<\/td><td>Only if the contract expressly provides for succession<\/td><td>Yes. Passes to heirs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Can Collect Rent?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes (sublease)<\/td><td>No (building rights only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>1% + 0.5% of stated consideration (usually nil, so more or less 100 baht)<\/td><td>1% of total rent<\/td><td>1% + 0.5% of stated consideration (usually nil, so more or less 100 baht)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td>Lifetime home security<\/td><td>Commercial\/fixed-term use<\/td><td>Building on another&#8217;s land<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-uses-usufruct-in-thailand\">Who Uses Usufruct in Thailand.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foreign-retirees-protecting-their-home\">Foreign Retirees Protecting Their Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common use case is a foreign retiree who lives in a house on land owned by a Thai partner, friend, or family member. A lifetime usufruct registered at the Land Office ensures the retiree can live in the house for life. This works regardless of what happens to the ownership. Even if the Thai owner sells the land, dies, or becomes incapacitated, the retiree&#8217;s right is protected. See our guide for&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/\">foreigners using usufruct in Thailand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thai-foreign-married-couples\">Thai-Foreign Married Couples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a Thai national and a foreign spouse purchase property, the land must typically be registered in the Thai spouse&#8217;s name alone. Usufruct provides the foreign spouse with legal protection. It&#8217;s a registered right to live on and use the property for life. However, the intersection of usufruct with Thai marital property law creates legal questions. Couples should address these proactively. For protection strategies, see our guide on&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-married-couple-thailand\/\">usufruct and marriage in Thailand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"estate-planning-for-thai-families\">Estate Planning for Thai Families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thai families often use usufruct for succession planning. A common structure: parents transfer land ownership to adult children but retain lifetime usufruct. This ensures they can live on and benefit from the property until death. The Supreme Court has upheld this arrangement as a &#8220;gift with encumbrance&#8221; in Decisions 1516\/2525, 2651\/2543, and 10344\/2551. This means the children cannot revoke the gift for ingratitude. See our guide on&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-inheritance-thailand\/\">usufruct and inheritance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"commercial-property-arrangements\">Commercial Property Arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses sometimes use usufruct to structure property use in commercial contexts. This includes agricultural operations, resort developments, and retail premises. The usufructuary&#8217;s management power under Section 1417 is particularly valuable for commercial use. It allows independent decision-making about the property. You don&#8217;t need the landowner&#8217;s consent for day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"risks-and-limitations\">Risks and Limitations. What We Tell Clients Honestly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A usufruct is the strongest protection most foreigners can get over Thai land, but it is not perfect. Three limitations are worth understanding before you register one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-section-1469-spousal-consent-issue\">The Section 1469 Spousal Consent Issue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the Thai landowner is married, CCC Section 1469 may apply. It allows a spouse to ask a court to cancel certain property transactions made without their consent. To be clear about the size of this risk: no Thai court has ever cancelled a registered usufruct under Section 1469. The theoretical exposure remains, and it is easy to close. Register before the marriage where possible, obtain formal spousal consent, or deal with it in a prenuptial agreement. See our <a href=\"\/usufruct-married-couple-thailand\/\">usufruct and marriage guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"land-office-discretion\">Land Office Discretion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Land Office officials have some discretion in how they process registrations, and they occasionally question foreign usufruct registrations, particularly at rural offices. Having a qualified Thai lawyer present at the appointment reduces this risk substantially. If an office refuses outright, remedies exist through the courts. Our <a href=\"\/register-usufruct-thailand\/\">registration guide<\/a> covers the practical workarounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"death-ends-the-usufruct\">Death Ends It, and It Cannot Be Inherited<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the limitation people most often miss. A usufruct terminates on the death of the usufructuary under CCC Section 1418, and your heirs take no claim to the property from it. If passing the interest to your children matters more to you than a lifetime right, a registered lease is the better instrument, because a lease survives your death and can be inherited. See our <a href=\"\/usufruct-inheritance-thailand\/\">usufruct and inheritance guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-supreme-court-decisions-on-usufruct\">Key Supreme Court Decisions on Usufruct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ThaiLawOnline maintains the most thorough English-language database of Supreme Court decisions on usufruct in Thailand. We have&nbsp;<strong>64 decisions spanning from 1936 to 2022.<\/strong>&nbsp;Below are the landmark rulings that property owners, investors, and legal practitioners should know. For the complete analysis of all 64 decisions organized by legal principle, see our dedicated&nbsp;<a href=\"\/supreme-court-usufruct-thailand\/\">Supreme Court decisions guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-usufructuarys-management-power-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-15033-2555-2012\">The Usufructuary&#8217;s Management Power. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 15033\/2555 (2012)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most important modern decisions on usufruct. The Supreme Court held that while a usufruct is registered and the usufructuary is alive, the&nbsp;<strong>landowner does not have the right to possess, use, or manage the property.<\/strong>&nbsp;The owner cannot terminate a lease or file eviction proceedings. Only the usufructuary can. This decision confirmed that Section 1417 gives the usufructuary complete practical control over the property during the usufruct period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lease-survives-usufructuarys-death-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-2297-2541-1998\">Lease Survives Usufructuary&#8217;s Death. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 2297\/2541 (1998)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a usufructuary grants a registered 30-year lease to a tenant and the usufructuary later dies, the usufruct ends per Section 1418. But the lease remains enforceable against the landowner. The tenant is protected. The owner cannot evict them. This decision has major implications for estate planning and property management. Leases created during usufruct outlive the usufruct itself. Detailed analysis is in our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-inheritance-thailand\/\">inheritance guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unregistered-usufruct-as-personal-right-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-4446-2543-2000\">Unregistered Usufruct as Personal Right. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 4446\/2543 (2000)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if a usufruct is not registered at the Land Office, it remains valid as a&nbsp;<strong>personal right<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e04\u0e04\u0e25\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34) between the parties. The owner is bound by the agreement and cannot evict the beneficiary. However, an unregistered usufruct will not protect the holder against a third party who purchases the land. This is why&nbsp;<a href=\"\/register-usufruct-thailand\/\">registration is important<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gift-with-encumbrance-protection-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-1516-2525-1982\">Gift with Encumbrance Protection. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 1516\/2525 (1982)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a person transfers land but retains a lifetime usufruct (receiving annual rice deliveries), this is a &#8220;gift with encumbrance&#8221; (\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e21\u0e35\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e20\u0e32\u0e23\u0e30\u0e15\u0e34\u0e14\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e19), not a gratuitous gift. The donor cannot revoke the gift for ingratitude. This decision protects parents who give land to children while retaining usufruct. This structure is discussed in detail in our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/cancel-usufruct-thailand\/\">cancellation guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usufruct-includes-structures-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-7341-2542-1999\">Usufruct Includes Structures. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 7341\/2542 (1999)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usufruct over a share of land extends to all structures that are component parts (\u0e2a\u0e48\u0e27\u0e19\u0e04\u0e27\u0e1a) of that land. The usufructuary has standing to file eviction against tenants even if they were not the original landlord. This decision clarifies that usufruct is not limited to bare land. It encompasses buildings, fixtures, and improvements that are legally part of the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tax-follows-the-actual-earner-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-575-2560-2017\">Tax Follows the Actual Earner. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 575\/2560 (2017)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court held that the entity with usufruct rights may not be the actual taxpayer on income derived from the property. Courts examine substance over form. They determine who truly earns the income. This landmark decision is analyzed in detail in our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/usufruct-tax-thailand\/\">tax guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usufruct-binds-a-later-buyer-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-2783-2516\">Usufruct Binds a Later Buyer. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 2783\/2516 (1973)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The owner remains free to sell the land, but the buyer takes it subject to the registered usufruct. The Supreme Court held that the sale does not disturb the usufructuary&#8217;s right, which is exactly why registration matters: it is the registration that makes the right good against the whole world rather than against the person who signed the agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-right-to-lease-and-collect-rent-\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32-3019-2528\">The Right to Lease and Collect Rent. \u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 3019\/2528 (1985)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court confirmed that the usufructuary may lease the property to others and keep the rental income. Leases longer than three years must themselves be registered at the Land Office to be fully enforceable for their whole term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-experience-why-thai-law-online\">Our Experience. Why ThaiLawOnline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ThaiLawOnline was among the first law firms in Thailand to actively use usufruct agreements as a property protection tool for foreign clients. In 2006 to 2008, when most firms relied exclusively on 30-year leases, founding partner&nbsp;<strong>Sebastien H. Brousseau<\/strong>&nbsp;identified usufruct under Sections 1417 to 1428 of the Civil and Commercial Code as a superior alternative in many situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This early adoption was driven by Brousseau&#8217;s training in Quebec civil law at the University of Ottawa. Usufruct (<em>usufruit<\/em>) is a well-established institution under the Code civil du Qu\u00e9bec (Articles 1120 to 1171). His dual civil-and-common-law background gave him unique insight. He could apply this right under Thailand&#8217;s Civil and Commercial Code. The code itself draws on European civil law traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with Thai legal counsel&nbsp;<strong>Wichuda Atthamethakon<\/strong>, the firm has since registered hundreds of usufruct agreements across Thailand. We maintain the most thorough database of usufruct-related Supreme Court decisions (64 decisions spanning 1936 to 2022) available in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions about Thai Usufruct<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739372566117\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How can foreigners engage in business using a usufruct in Thailand? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Foreigners can do business in Thailand using a usufruct. This gives them rights to manage and benefit from the property, like a lease. This allows foreigners to operate businesses on the land without owning it. Just do note that most \u201cwork\u201d made by foreigners in Thailand will require a work permit with some exceptions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739538430035\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are usufruct only for maximum 1 rai?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. We registered Usufruct in Thailand for more than 100 rai with one contract and multiple Title Deeds. However, the Usufruct must be registered on each Title Deed separately.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739538732870\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do the owner of the land that has a usufruct registered can borrow money?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the owner of the land with a usufruct registered can borrow money. However, this can be limited by drafting contract about it. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739538911987\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will I be fully protected with a usufruct in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A usufruct in Thailand lets you use and enjoy the property. However, it does not give you full ownership rights. The property owner retains ultimate ownership. But Imagine that you bought a big house in a small village near the family of your girlfriend. Now, imagine that things go wrong with her and you decide to throw her out from this house. You have the legal right to do it. Do you really think your life will be nice and quiet near her family, in the middle of nowhere? A usufruct will legally protect you. However, there are times when legal protection may not matter in real life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1744837644557\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a usufruct cover several chanote?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, register it on each deed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1745779293149\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a foreigner inherit a usufruct in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. The right ends when the usufructuary dies, but the land owner can still inherit the naked ownership.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1745779311565\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does a usufruct registration take at the Land Office?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Typically half a day once documents are complete and the owner attends in person.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1745779330831\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What fees must be paid to register a usufruct?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Expect 1.5% per cent of the contract value but most are done without compensation so taxes are 0 in that case.  Plus more or less 100 baht per title deed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1745779433943\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can the usufructuary rent the property out?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, unless restricted in the agreement, and the lease can last up to 30 years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1748920047935\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a foreigner register a usufruct in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, a foreigner can register a usufruct. Usufruct is not the same as full property and the law doesn&#8217;t forbid it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1748920085629\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does a usufruct last in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In Thailand, a usufruct can last for a maximum of 30 years. However, it can also last for a &#8220;lifetime.&#8221; It will end when the usufructuary dies, whether that is before or after 30 years. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753207613281\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I build on usufruct lan<\/strong>d?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but you need written permission from the landowner and must comply with local building regulations, unless otherwise written in contracts, which we always do. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"testimonials\"><strong>Testimonials about Usufruct Agreement in Thailand:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon{font-size:30px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-item-0 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{font-size:50px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-rating-wrap .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffd700;font-size:16px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-grid-wrap{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-occupation{font-size:15px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{max-width:500px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap{width:60px;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{justify-content:center;align-items:center;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap{border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49{padding-top:px;padding-bottom:px;margin-top:px;margin-bottom:px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 .kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap{border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;}}<\/style><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_2af767-49 kt-testimonial-halign-center kt-testimonial-style-basic kt-testimonials-media-on kt-testimonials-icon-off kt-testimonial-columns-1 kt-t-xxl-col-1 kt-t-xl-col-1 kt-t-lg-col-1 kt-t-md-col-1 kt-t-sm-col-1 kt-t-xs-col-1 wp-block-kadence-testimonials\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-inner-wrap kt-testimonial-grid-wrap\">\n<li class=\"kt-testimonial-grid-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-2128_a9e9ea-e4 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">I am highly recommending their services.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">I used to help me to get a usufruct registered with the local land office and the experience was just perfect. They helped a lot with the preparation providing advice and templates and the result was that my name was on the title deed after just 1.5 hours at the government. I am highly recommending their services.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-9-5-2568-be-at-17.15.jpeg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-19071 size-thumbnail tlo-responsive-img\" alt=\"5 Stars Review ThaiLawOnline\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\">Thorsten L.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">Scandinavian<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_8caa6f-74 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class=\"kt-testimonial-grid-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-2128_8762a1-9b wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"> Easy to communicate (&#8230;) staff are excellent<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">They &#8220;helped me and my wife purchased a house in isaan they also oversaw the payment and exchanging of the deeds (&#8230;) I cannot recommend this company any higher everything they\u2019ve done for us was perfect this isn\u2019t the first time I\u2019ve used them and will definitely not be the last thay also set me up a usufruct on the <strong>property<\/strong> so I\u2019m safe to live here until I die again (&#8230;) an excellent company to do business with Sebastian the owner easy to communicate with also English-speaking staff are excellent when you need to contact them THANK YOU.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-9-5-2568-be-at-17.15.jpeg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-19071 size-thumbnail tlo-responsive-img\" alt=\"5 Stars Review ThaiLawOnline\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\">Roger B.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">British Citizen<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_ac9cae-2b .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon{font-size:30px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_ac9cae-2b .kt-testimonial-item-0 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I highly recommend their services.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-9-5-2568-be-at-17.15.jpeg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-19071 size-thumbnail tlo-responsive-img\" alt=\"5 Stars Review ThaiLawOnline\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\">Claude S.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">2025<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon{font-size:30px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-item-0 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{font-size:50px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-rating-wrap .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffd700;font-size:16px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-grid-wrap{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-occupation{font-size:15px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{max-width:500px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap{width:60px;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{justify-content:center;align-items:center;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap{border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5{padding-top:px;padding-bottom:px;margin-top:px;margin-bottom:px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 .kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap{border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;}}<\/style><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap2128_a85f58-b5 kt-testimonial-halign-center kt-testimonial-style-basic kt-testimonials-media-on kt-testimonials-icon-off kt-testimonial-columns-1 kt-t-xxl-col-1 kt-t-xl-col-1 kt-t-lg-col-1 kt-t-md-col-1 kt-t-sm-col-1 kt-t-xs-col-1 wp-block-kadence-testimonials\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-inner-wrap kt-testimonial-grid-wrap\">\n<li class=\"kt-testimonial-grid-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-2128_3105c8-8f wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"> I had been trying unsuccessfully for years <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">In April 2021, this company helped me obtain a usufruct in Takhu, Pak Thong Chai. I had been trying unsuccessfully for years at the local Land Office, but was repeatedly rejected. The legal firm at the time arranged for me to obtain a usufruct on the house and land within two days, at the agreed-upon, very reasonable price.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-9-5-2568-be-at-17.15.jpeg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-19071 size-thumbnail tlo-responsive-img\" alt=\"5 Stars Review ThaiLawOnline\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\">Jean<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">Belgium<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:info@thailawonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Need Help With Your Usufruct?<br>ThaiLawOnline has registered hundreds of usufruct agreements since 2006. We know the law. We know the Land Office process. We know the Supreme Court decisions that protect your rights.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"links-1\">Links:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.go.th\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Lands, Thailand (Thai language)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/documents\/instructions%20usufruct%202026.pdf\">Usufruct Registration Instructions by ThaiLawOnline<\/a> (.PDF document updated in January 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much does a usufruct cost?<\/strong> A lawyer-drafted bilingual usufruct agreement is a fixed 3,900 THB. See the full <a href=\"\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/#cost\">usufruct cost breakdown (2026)<\/a> or all our fixed fees on the <a href=\"\/legal-fees\/\">legal fees page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #d9cfa8;background:#faf8f2;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 22px;margin-top:28px;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-complete-usufruct-series-all-our-guides\">The Complete Usufruct Series: All Our Guides<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"columns:2;-webkit-columns:2;column-gap:32px;margin-top:10px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/register-usufruct-thailand\/\">How to Register a Usufruct at the Land Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/#cost\">Usufruct Cost &amp; Registration Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-married-couple-thailand\/\">Usufruct for Thai&ndash;Foreign Married Couples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-condominium-thailand\/\">Usufruct on a Condominium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-tax-thailand\/\">Tax on Usufructs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-inheritance-thailand\/\">Usufruct &amp; Inheritance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/cancel-usufruct-thailand\/\">How to Cancel a Usufruct<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/supreme-court-usufruct-thailand\/\">Supreme Court Decisions on Usufruct<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-vs-lease-vs-superficies-thailand\/\">Usufruct vs Lease vs Superficies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-vs-lease-vs-superficies-thailand\/\">Lease, Usufruct &amp; Sap Ing Sith Compared<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-fees\">Our fee for a usufruct agreement<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"tlo-trust-fees\">\n            \n            <div class=\"tlo-trust-fees__scroll\">\n                <table class=\"tlo-trust-fees__table\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th scope=\"col\">Service<\/th>\n                            <th scope=\"col\">Forfait<\/th>\n                            <th scope=\"col\">Ce qui est inclus<\/th>\n                            <th scope=\"col\">D\u00e9lai<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                                            <tr>\n                            <th scope=\"row\" class=\"tlo-trust-fees__name\">\n                                Usufruct agreement                            <\/th>\n                            <td class=\"tlo-trust-fees__price\">\n                                3,900 THB                                                            <\/td>\n                            <td>Bilingual usufruct agreement plus Land Office registration guidance.<\/td>\n                            <td>5 to 7 business days<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                                        <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <p class=\"tlo-trust-fees__note\">\n                    VAT (7%) excluded unless stated. 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