Company Registration In Thailand, in 2 Weeks

The standard structure: at least 2 shareholders, majority Thai ownership (51%+), minimum 10 THB registered capital (though banks and government agencies expect at least 1-2 million THB in practice). Most foreign entrepreneurs choose this when they have a Thai business partner or don’t qualify for BOI. Registration takes about 2 weeks from name reservation to tax ID.

100% foreign ownership, corporate tax holidays for 3-8 years, import duty exemptions, permission to own land. To qualify, your business activity must be on the BOI’s promoted list (200+ activities including tech, manufacturing, R&D). Application takes 40-90 days for BOI approval, then 2 weeks for company registration.

Not a real company: it’s a liaison office that lets you do market research, source products, and coordinate with Thai suppliers. You cannot sell anything, sign contracts, or earn revenue. All operating money must come from your head office abroad. Useful for testing the market before committing.

You can own more than 49% without BOI if you get a Foreign Business License from the DBD. Requirements: minimum 3 million THB capital per restricted activity, plus demonstrating that your business benefits Thailand. The application process takes 2-4 months and isn’t guaranteed.

US citizens and US companies can own 100% of a Thai company under the 1966 US-Thai Treaty of Amity. Most business activities are allowed except a few reserved sectors (media, farming, land trading). Application goes through the US Embassy and the Department of Business Development.