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Doing Business in Thailand

Practical guidance on corporate setup, immigration, compliance, and market entry — written for international companies and investors, not Thai legal professionals.

The Practical Guide to Registering a Company in Thailand Corporate Setup

The Practical Guide to Registering a Company in Thailand

June 2025 · 9 min read

From choosing the right entity structure to filing with the Department of Business Development — what foreign founders actually need to know before they start.

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BOI Promotion vs. US–Thai Amity Treaty: Which Structure Fits Your Business? BOI & Amity Treaty

BOI Promotion vs. US–Thai Amity Treaty: Which Structure Fits Your Business?

May 2025 · 7 min

Two of the most common entry structures for foreign investors — each with distinct advantages, eligibility requirements, and ongoing obligations.

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Business Non-B Visa and Work Permit: A Step-by-Step Overview Visas & Work Permits

Business Non-B Visa and Work Permit: A Step-by-Step Overview

April 2025 · 6 min

What documents are required, what timelines to expect, and where the process typically stalls for foreign executives entering Thailand.

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Thai Corporate Compliance: The Annual Filing Checklist for Foreign-Owned Companies Accounting & Compliance

Thai Corporate Compliance: The Annual Filing Checklist for Foreign-Owned Companies

March 2025 · 8 min

Audited accounts, corporate income tax, VAT, social security, and shareholder meetings — the recurring obligations that catch new operators off guard.

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How to Test the Thai Market Before You Commit Capital Market Entry

How to Test the Thai Market Before You Commit Capital

February 2025 · 5 min

Practical research methods, local contact gathering, and feasibility considerations for foreign companies evaluating Thailand as their next market.

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The Foreign Business Act Explained: What Activities Require a Thai Majority? Corporate Setup

The Foreign Business Act Explained: What Activities Require a Thai Majority?

January 2025 · 10 min

A straightforward breakdown of the FBA's restricted lists and the legitimate structures — BOI, Amity Treaty, minority shareholding — that allow foreign operation.

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