Setting up a company in Thailand requires careful planning — from selecting the right legal structure and meeting shareholder requirements to registering with the Department of Business Development and obtaining tax identification. Our Phuket-based team handles every step.
Registering a business in Thailand involves navigating specific legal requirements under the Civil and Commercial Code, the Foreign Business Act (for companies with…
Starting a business in Phuket or Thailand for the first time — restaurant, hotel, service company, or e-commerce.
Passport copies of all shareholders (certified) • Thai ID cards for Thai shareholders
Registering a business in Thailand involves navigating specific legal requirements under the Civil and Commercial Code, the Foreign Business Act (for companies with majority foreign ownership), and various regulatory bodies. The most common structure for both Thai and foreign entrepreneurs is the Thai Limited Company.
For foreign entrepreneurs and investors in Phuket, the process involves additional considerations: shareholder structuring to comply with foreign ownership limits, registered capital requirements for work permit eligibility, and coordination between legal registration, tax registration, and accounting setup.
Our team manages company formations regularly — from initial name reservation and capital planning through completed registration and post-registration compliance. With in-house accounting support, we also prepare your new company for its first tax filings and ongoing financial obligations.
Starting a business in Phuket or Thailand for the first time — restaurant, hotel, service company, or e-commerce.
Structuring an investment vehicle or holding company in Thailand under BOI or FBA provisions.
Expanding operations to Thailand or restructuring an existing registered entity for compliance or growth.
Need to establish a Thai company as the basis for a work permit and business visa.
We assess your business goals, recommend the optimal legal structure, and plan shareholder arrangements and capital requirements.
Reserve your company name with the DBD, prepare articles of association, and draft shareholder agreements.
File memorandum of association, hold statutory meetings, register the company, and obtain the company certificate.
Tax ID registration, VAT registration, social security setup, work permit applications, and accounting system setup.
We've been registering companies in Phuket and Thailand since 2003 — across restaurants, hotels, trading companies, and more.
Seamless transition from registration to ongoing compliance — your new company's accounting starts under the same roof.
Extensive experience with foreign ownership structures, FBA, BOI, and Treaty of Amity—compliant company formations.
These official Thai authorities and legal reference points help verify the rules, procedures, and filings described on this page. Some official materials may be published only in Thai.
To establish a company in Thailand, you typically register a Thai Limited Company through the Department of Business Development (DBD). The standard process requires a minimum of three shareholders, preparation of articles of association, and registered capital that meets regulatory thresholds — typically THB 2 million if foreign work permits are needed. Foreigners are generally limited to 49% ownership unless operating under BOI promotion or a Treaty of Amity.
The standard company registration process in Thailand typically takes 2–4 weeks from name reservation to completed registration, assuming all documentation is prepared correctly. Our team manages the entire process on your behalf.
There is no strict minimum capital requirement for a Thai Limited Company. However, if you need a work permit for a foreign employee, the company typically needs THB 2 million in registered capital per foreign work permit. The specific amount depends on your business type and visa/work permit requirements.
Foreigners can own up to 49% of a Thai Limited Company's shares. Majority foreign ownership is possible through BOI promotion for qualifying industries, a Treaty of Amity (for U.S. citizens), or a Foreign Business License. Our team advises on the most appropriate structure.
Thai companies must maintain monthly bookkeeping, file monthly VAT and withholding tax returns, submit a half-year corporate tax estimate, prepare annual audited financial statements, hold annual shareholders' meetings, and file annual returns with the DBD. Our accounting department handles these obligations →
Our team handles the entire company registration process — from planning to post-registration compliance. Contact us for an initial consultation.