Prepare the outward-remittance file before closing: original inward-transfer evidence where available, title and sale documents, Land Office receipts, tax records, bank statements, mortgage payoff evidence and a clear reconciliation of net sale proceeds. The receiving Thai bank decides the current document set for the specific transfer.
What should be collected before closing?
- original inward-remittance and exchange records
- purchase and registered ownership documents
- sale agreement and buyer payment schedule
- Land Office and tax receipts
- mortgage payoff and discharge evidence
How should the proceeds be reconciled?
- gross sale price
- secured-debt payoff
- official taxes and registration charges
- professional fees
- net amount expected by the seller
Why does the original inward transfer matter?
- It helps explain how the acquisition was funded.
- It may support the bank review of the asset history.
- Missing records should be discussed before closing.
What will the bank review?
- identity and account ownership
- purpose and destination of the transfer
- sale and ownership documents
- tax evidence
- source and movement of funds
What mistakes cause delays?
- waiting until after closing
- using unexplained third-party accounts
- discarding old bank records
- providing inconsistent names
- failing to reconcile the net proceeds
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Prepare the bank file before closing.
Ask the receiving bank for its current outward-remittance checklist before signing final closing instructions.
Find transaction supportFrequently asked questions
Can sale proceeds be sent abroad?
Potentially, subject to current bank, foreign-exchange and source-of-funds requirements.
Does every bank ask for the same file?
No. Requirements vary by bank and transaction.
Should the Thai account close immediately?
No. Keep it open until proceeds, refunds and final obligations settle.
Can money go to a third party?
That may require additional explanation and evidence.
Should records be retained?
Yes. Keep the complete acquisition and sale file permanently.
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