Startup Fundraising Compliance (SEC, BOT, FBA)
Startup Fundraising Compliance (SEC, BOT, FBA) · § Advisory
Quick Answer
Compliance memo from THB 55,000 · SEC exemption filing + PPN THB 85,000 · BOT foreign-investment reporting THB 35,000/round · Full FBA + BOI advisory THB 145,000.
Timeline: Memo 1 week · SEC filing 2–3 weeks · BOT reporting within 15 days of wire · BOI 3–6 months.
Official fee: SEC exemption no fee · BOT reporting no fee · BOI application THB 2,000 + annual fee.
Legal Basis
Securities Act §33, §63 · SEC Notification TorJor. 8/2558 (private placement exemption) · Exchange Control Act 2485 · Foreign Business Act 2542.
Who Needs This
Startups raising from foreign VCs · Fintech/crypto/lending needing licences · Founders preparing for IPO-readiness.
Required Documents
- Cap table + investor nationality breakdown
- Share subscription agreement
- Money remittance evidence (SWIFT, credit advice)
- Business plan (for BOI)
- Corporate structure chart
Common Pitfalls
- > 50 investors in 12 months = loses private-placement exemption; full prospectus required
- Foreign investors cumulative > 49% = immediate FBA breach (fine THB 100,000–1M + prison)
- Advertising fundraising on social media = public-offering violation
- Failing to report to BOT within 15 days = up to THB 200,000 fine per instance
Typical Use-cases
- Fintech raising THB 100M from Sing/US VCs with BOT + FBA check
- Deep-tech filing BOI §8 for 100% foreign ownership + tax holiday
- SaaS crossing 50 investors — restructuring to a Cayman SPV
FAQ
- Can a foreign VC invest 100%?
- Yes for non-restricted businesses (SaaS, tech) outside FBA List 1-3 · List 3 (services, retail) capped at 49% unless BOI/FBL.
- Must every round be notified to the SEC?
- Notify on issuing to > 10 foreign investors per round or > 50 total in 12 months · Private placement < 50 exempt.
- Why choose BOI over FBL?
- BOI = 0% CIT 3–8 yr + Smart Visa + landholding · FBL = allows restricted business but no tax benefit — BOI wins if the business qualifies.
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