Corporate, Licensing & Tax · ภาษาไทย
Thai company registration, licences, accounting & trade mark catalogue
Corporate filings in Thailand fail because of the order of steps, not because of the forms. We start from your shareholding structure, business activity and the documents you actually hold, then sequence the whole filing chain — incorporation, Foreign Business Licence, BOI promotion, work permits, periodic accounting and tax returns, through to trade mark registration. No prices are published here; staff quote after reviewing the real documents.
Facts to know before you start
- A private limited company can be formed with two promoters under the Civil and Commercial Code as amended by Act (No. 23) B.E. 2565, effective 7 February 2023.
- DBD fees: MOA registration THB 500 · private limited company incorporation THB 5,000 · partnership registration THB 1,000 — charged at cost, separate from our service fee.
- VAT registration threshold is income exceeding THB 1.8 million per year under the Revenue Code.
- Foreign-majority businesses fall under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (Lists 1, 2 and 3).
- Financial statements must be audited by a licensed CPA, and accounting records kept for at least 5 years under the Accounting Act B.E. 2543.
- Stated timeframes are typical ranges observed in practice, not guaranteed deadlines — they depend on authority queues and discretion.
Company formation & changes (4 services)
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Private limited company incorporation
Starting a new company to trade, issue tax invoices, sponsor work permits or hold foreign shareholders
Typically 3–7 working days once documents and signatures are complete
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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Limited partnership & registered ordinary partnership
Two or more partners who need a juristic entity to contract and invoice
Typically 3–5 working days once documents are complete
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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Company change filings (directors, address, capital, objectives)
Changing directors, relocating, raising capital, or adding objectives for new work
Typically 3–7 working days per item, depending on meeting and notice requirements
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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Company dissolution & liquidation
Winding up, closing a dormant company, or closing after a business transfer
Typically 2–4 months, depending on the audit and authority queues
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Business licences & investment promotion (3 services)
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Foreign Business Licence & certificate support
Companies with foreign shareholding of one half or more entering a restricted activity
Application pack usually 2–4 weeks; the review period rests with the authority
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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US Treaty of Amity certification
US shareholders seeking majority ownership of a Thai company
Typically 4–8 weeks, subject to embassy and registrar queues
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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BOI investment promotion application
Manufacturing, technology, digital or service activities within BOI-eligible categories
Application preparation usually 2–4 weeks; review timing follows BOI procedure
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Work permits & work-visa documentation (3 services)
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New work permit application for foreign nationals
Hiring a foreign national into a Thai company, or changing employer
Typically 7–14 working days once employer and employee documents are complete
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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Work permit renewal & amendment
Permit nearing expiry, a change of role, or a change of employer
Typically 5–10 working days; start at least 30 days before expiry
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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Employer document pack for Non-B visa & extension of stay
Applying for a Non-B visa at an embassy, or extending stay for employment
Typically 3–5 working days once company documents are received
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Accounting, tax & periodic filings (3 services)
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Monthly bookkeeping & periodic tax filings
Companies and partnerships needing a bookkeeper and on-time monthly filings
Monthly cycle, closed ahead of each filing deadline
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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Annual financial statements, audit & PND.50 filing
Every Thai limited company required to file audited statements on time
Typically 3–6 weeks after complete records are received
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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VAT registration & employer registration
Revenue near or above THB 1.8 million, customers requiring tax invoices, or first hires
Typically 3–7 working days once premises documents are complete
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Trade marks & intellectual property (1 services)
Compliance & filing support (2 services)
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Corporate document translation & legalisation
Using Thai corporate documents with foreign authorities, banks or counterparties
Typically 5–10 working days for the MFA step; embassy timing follows each mission's queue
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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Pre-filing structure & document review
Previously queried or refused filings, or a first filing you want to get right
Typically 1–3 working days after receiving the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Frequently asked questions
How many promoters does a Thai private limited company need?
Two. The Civil and Commercial Code, as amended by the Civil and Commercial Code Amendment Act (No. 23) B.E. 2565, reduced the minimum from three promoters to two with effect from 7 February 2023.
What are the Department of Business Development (DBD) registration fees?
As published by DBD: THB 500 to register the Memorandum of Association, THB 5,000 to register the incorporation of a private limited company, and THB 1,000 to register a partnership. Government fees are charged at cost and are separate from our service fee.
When must a business register for VAT?
Under the Revenue Code, a business whose income from the sale of goods or supply of services exceeds THB 1.8 million per year must register for VAT. Businesses below the threshold may register voluntarily in certain cases.
What are the recurring filing deadlines?
PND 1 / PND 3 / PND 53 by the 7th of the following month · PP 30 (VAT) by the 15th of the following month · Social Security contributions by the 15th of the following month · PND 51 (half-year) within 2 months of the end of the first half of the accounting period · PND 50 (annual) within 150 days of the accounting year end.
Can foreigners hold more than 49% of a Thai company?
The Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) restricts activities under Lists 1, 2 and 3. Foreign-majority ownership in a restricted activity requires a Foreign Business Licence, or must rely on BOI investment promotion or the Thailand–US Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations (1966), depending on the case.
How long is a Thai trade mark protected?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable for successive ten-year terms, under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 as amended by Act (No. 3) B.E. 2559.
Why are no prices shown on this page?
Fees depend on the shareholding structure, business activity, document volume and the number of returns filed each cycle. We quote after reviewing the actual documents so there are no hidden costs. Contact us at 083-2494999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@nyclegal.co.th. There is no online cart and no online payment.
How are client documents handled?
Documents are stored and processed under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA), with access limited to the staff assigned to the file.
This page is general document-preparation information, not legal or tax advice for a specific case. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority. (Information as of July 2026 — please confirm with the authority before filing.)
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Official sources — company registration & BOI
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า — จดทะเบียนนิติบุคคล— Department of Business Development
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- กรมสรรพากร — ประมวลรัษฎากร ภาษีเงินได้ VAT— Revenue Department
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการคุ้มครองข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล (PDPA)— PDPC Thailand
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา — ฐานข้อมูลกฎหมายไทย— Office of the Council of State
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Frequently asked questions
- Can a foreigner own 100% of a Thai company?
- Generally no for activities listed in the Foreign Business Act, where majority foreign ownership requires a Foreign Business Licence, a BOI promotion, or treaty rights such as the US–Thailand Treaty of Amity. Manufacturing and certain export activities are largely open, and BOI-promoted activities can permit full foreign ownership together with land-holding and visa privileges, so the right structure depends on the specific activity.
- What is the minimum registered capital for a Thai company?
- There is no general statutory minimum for a Thai-majority company, but practical thresholds apply: THB 2 million of paid-up registered capital per foreign work permit, or THB 1 million if the foreigner is married to a Thai national, and THB 3 million per foreign shareholder for a Foreign Business Licence. Capital should therefore be planned around the visa and work-permit outcome you need, not the incorporation minimum.
- How long does company registration take?
- Registration at the Department of Business Development can be completed within one to three working days once the name reservation, shareholder documents and company objectives are ready, and the VAT registration and social security registration follow afterwards. The realistic end-to-end timeline including bank account opening is two to six weeks, with the bank account usually being the slowest step for foreign directors.
- What ongoing accounting obligations does a Thai company have?
- Every Thai company must keep statutory accounts, file monthly withholding tax (PND 1, 3, 53) and VAT (PP 30) returns by the middle of the following month, file the half-year corporate income tax return (PND 51) and the annual return (PND 50), and have its financial statements audited by a Thai CPA and filed with the DBD each year. Dormant companies are not exempt — nil returns and an audited statement are still required.