{"id":3159,"date":"2025-08-22T11:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iuraslovakia.sk\/?p=3159"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:32:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:32:27","slug":"doing-business-in-thailand-for-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iuraslovakia.sk\/en\/legal-blog\/doing-business-in-thailand-for-foreigners\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing business in Thailand for foreigners: a guide on how to avoid legal pitfalls"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3159\" class=\"elementor elementor-3159\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94fde1c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94fde1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4148b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df4148b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Doing business in Thailand for foreigners: a guide on how to avoid legal pitfalls<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09e8b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09e8b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Doing business in Thailand - is it even possible?<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e3c0f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e3c0f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thailand attracts foreign entrepreneurs, whether you dream of a caf\u00e9 on the beach, an IT firm in Bangkok or a consulting company. The opportunity to do business as a foreigner in Thailand exists, but success depends on understanding the local laws and rules. The biggest mistake you can make is to try to circumvent the system. On the contrary, a proper and legal approach will protect you and secure your business. In this article, we'll go over the basic steps and key rules you need to know.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733c137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"733c137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Ownership rules: Key Restrictions You Must Respect<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-349515b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"349515b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thai laws encourage foreign investment, but with clearly defined limits. In most cases, the rule is that <b>a foreigner may own a maximum of 49 % shares<\/b> in Thai society. The remaining 51 % must be held by Thai citizens.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are exceptions that allow you to acquire a majority share. These include, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><b>Support from the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI):<\/b> Applies to selected sectors that Thailand actively supports (e.g. technology companies, innovation, tourism).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Foreign Business License:<\/b> It allows a foreigner to own more than 50 % businesses, but it is quite difficult to obtain and only applies to certain types of business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Business in sectors not covered by the Foreign Business Act.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77f04ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77f04ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>The process of setting up a company: how to do it step by step<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d67941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d67941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Properly setting up a business in Thailand requires meticulous preparation. These are the main stages you will need to go through:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e532a3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e532a3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p><b>Determination of ownership structure:<\/b> Decide whether you will go into partnership or take advantage of one of the exceptions. This decision will affect the whole process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Selection and registration of the company name:<\/b> You must approve the name through the Department of Business Development (DBD) system. Prepare several alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Document collection:<\/b> Details of shareholders, directors' passports, registered office of the company with a valid lease agreement and other registration forms are required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Company registration:<\/b> Once the documents are complete, you can apply online or directly at the DBD office.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Tax registration:<\/b> You must apply for a tax identification number within 60 days of registering your business. If your annual income exceeds a certain threshold, VAT registration is also required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Visa and work permit:<\/b> If you plan to work in your company (not just invest), you will need a business visa (Non-B visa) and a work permit (Work Permit). These documents are linked to the existence of your business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf8d43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf8d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Common mistakes to avoid<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecc06f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecc06f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many foreign entrepreneurs make the same mistakes. If you avoid them, you can avoid penalties and inconvenience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><b>Use of \"nominees\" (fictitious associates):<\/b> Fictitious Thai shareholders, who hold the majority of shares on paper only, are illegal in Thailand. The authorities actively monitor and punish these practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Incorrect registered office:<\/b> Registering a business at a fictitious or temporary address is a fast track to rejection. The registered office must be real and supported by a lease agreement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Ignoring specific licenses:<\/b> Some industries require special permits or licences in addition to the normal registration. The absence of these can lead to the business being shut down.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Insufficient tax strategy:<\/b> Tax planning is essential. Being unprepared can surprise you with unexpected payments or checks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-323c7ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"323c7ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>How to do business in Thailand without risk?<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fab664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fab664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Doing business in Thailand is real and full of opportunities if you do it right. The key to success is thorough legal planning and compliance with all local regulations. Don't be tempted by shortcuts, which can get expensive in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need advice on doing business in Thailand? Our team will help you through the entire process, from setting up the right structure to obtaining all the necessary permits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-869e1a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"869e1a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Contact us<\/b> today and start doing business in Thailand with confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Podnikanie v Thajsku pre cudzincov: Sprievodca, ako sa vyhn\u00fa\u0165 pr\u00e1vnym n\u00e1strah\u00e1m Podnikanie v Thajsku \u2014 je to v\u00f4bec mo\u017en\u00e9? Thajsko l\u00e1ka zahrani\u010dn\u00fdch podnikate\u013eov, \u010di u\u017e sn\u00edvate o kaviarni na pl\u00e1\u017ei, IT firme v Bangkoku alebo konzulta\u010dnej spolo\u010dnosti. 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