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 a fee quoted after review · private limited company incorporation a fee quoted after review · partnership registration a fee quoted after review — charged at cost, separate from our service fee.
- VAT registration threshold is income exceeding a fee quoted after review.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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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US Treaty of Amity certification
US shareholders seeking majority ownership of a Thai company
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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BOI investment promotion application
Manufacturing, technology, digital or service activities within BOI-eligible categories
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
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VAT registration & employer registration
Revenue near or above 1.8 million baht, customers requiring tax invoices, or first hires
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority'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
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
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?
Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
When must a business register for VAT?
Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
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.)
Knowledge bases behind every service
3,307 answered questions written by our lawyers and translators, grouped by service. Free to read, no sign-up.
- Master Service Hub — every service we file
The cross-service index: certified translation, interpreting, visa/work permit/BOI, tax-legal-estate, cross-border M&A, aviation & maritime, and holding-company structuring.
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- Certified translation — every language
Certified translation across civil, academic, corporate, contractual, financial, medical, technical and IP documents — with the Notary → MFA → embassy legalization chain handled end to end.
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- Thai MFA consular legalization
Thai MFA legalization workflow: fees, turnaround, inbound foreign documents, and how the chain connects to destination-country apostille requirements.
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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.
- Department of Business Development — company registration— Department of Business Development
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Revenue Department — Revenue Code, income tax, VAT— Revenue Department
- PDPC Thailand— PDPC Thailand
- Office of the Council of State — Thai law database— Office of the Council of State
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Frequently asked questions
- Can a foreigner own 100% of a Thai company?
- Full foreign ownership is possible for some activities, but there is no blanket permission. Check the Foreign Business Act definition, actual activities, sector-specific restrictions and any required licence or certificate. BOI promotion and treaty rights apply only within their approved scope; they do not automatically confer land rights, visas or work permits. Do not use nominee shareholders. Verify the proposed structure with DBD.
- What is the minimum registered capital for a Thai company?
- Do not apply one capital figure to every incorporation, foreign-business licence, visa or work-permit application. Registered capital and paid-up capital are different, and the applicable requirements depend on actual activities, ownership, permit category and any BOI or treaty conditions. Capital is a company funding requirement, not our service fee. Confirm the relevant criteria with DBD, the Department of Employment and Immigration before choosing the structure. Ask our team for a quotation for the agreed work.
- How long does company registration take?
- Separate document preparation, name reservation, signatures and DBD review from VAT registration, Social Security and bank onboarding. Timing depends on the filing channel, complete documents and any requests for corrections or additional evidence; no completion date is guaranteed. Ask our team for a quotation and a planning estimate after the proposed structure and documents have been reviewed.
- What ongoing accounting obligations does a Thai company have?
- A Thai limited company keeps statutory books and prepares audited annual statements even without trading. Tax returns depend on its payments, VAT status, accounting period and taxpayer category: PND1, PND3 and PND53 are not universal monthly returns for every company, and PP30 applies to VAT-registered businesses, including nil-return months while registration remains active. Check PND50, PND51 and each filing deadline with RD; check annual statements and shareholder filings separately with DBD.
