What Is a Right of Superficies?

A superficies can allow a person to own buildings, structures or plantations on land owned by someone else. It is particularly relevant when separating house ownership from land ownership. The right should be documented and registered, and the building’s ownership evidence must be consistent. Duration, transfer, inheritance, construction rights and what happens at expiry require careful legal drafting. This is general educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Property structures, taxes, licences and registration practice can change or depend on the facts. Use an independent Thai lawyer and, where relevant, a qualified accountant before committing money or signing documents.