Compiled from Department of Business Development (DBD), Revenue Department, BOI and DIP requirements as cited on each service page. Government fees are set by those authorities and passed through at cost.
Q12002. Thai Company Registration — Ltd, Partnership, PLC, Foreign Branch — what does the service cover?
Full-service Thai company registration in 7 business days — name reservation at the Department of Business Development (DBD), Memorandum of Association filing, incorporation, VAT and social-security registration. Our attorneys and accountants advise on shareholding structure (Thai-majority 49/51 vs. BOI 100% foreign) and open your corporate bank account. From quoted on request minimum registered capital THB 15,000. Sources: https://www.dbd.go.th/ , https://www.rd.go.th/
Q12015. How long does registration take?
Standard: 7 business days after we receive complete documents. Rush service: 3 business days (extra fee applies).
Q12020. Can registration be done online, or must I sign in person?
Promoters must sign in person before a DBD officer, OR have signatures notarised abroad by a Notary Public and legalised through a Thai consulate.
Q12035. What is the minimum investment?
Generally quoted on request million (excluding land and working capital). SMEs in certain categories: quoted on request. Knowledge-based activities (software, R&D) accept payroll costs in lieu of capital.
Q12040. What are the post-promotion reporting obligations?
Annual reports to BOI (Forms PW.1/T.1/T.2) plus activity-specific conditions such as production volume, employment, and local-content ratios. We handle these throughout the promotion period.
Q12053. Are share transfers between shareholders taxable?
If sold above par value, the seller owes personal income tax (capital gains) plus 0.1% stamp duty on the transaction price.
Q12058. Does changing the business objective affect taxes?
It may, if the new objective requires special licenses (e.g., tourism, food, pharma). Secure the license before amending.
Q12073. Must the company employ a licensed tour guide?
Yes — at least one guide holding a Professional Tourist Guide card from the DoT is mandatory for Categories 3 and 4.
Q12080. How much does Thai FDA License cost and how long does it take?
From quoted on request per item; turnaround 30–120 days by category. Government fees are set by the issuing authority and passed through at cost.
Q12091. How do Medical Device Classes I–IV differ?
Class I: low risk (bandages) — notification. Class II: low-medium (thermometer). Class III: medium-high (X-ray). Class IV: high risk (implants, IVF).
Q12098. How much does F&B and Alcohol Licenses cost and how long does it take?
From quoted on request per package; turnaround 30–60 days. Government fees are set by the issuing authority and passed through at cost.
Q12110. When is an Entertainment Places license required?
If open past midnight, hosting live music or DJs, or employing hostesses who solicit drinks — required under the Entertainment Places Act B.E. 2509 (1966).
Q12124. How long does trademark registration take?
Typically 12–18 months from filing to certificate — includes examination, 60-day publication for opposition, and issuance.
Q12129. Patent vs Petty Patent — what's the difference?
Patent: 20-year protection, requires novelty + inventive step + industrial applicability, examined in 3–5 years. Petty Patent: 10 years, novelty only, examined in 6–12 months.
Q12142. How long does dissolution take?
Typically 4–6 months: dissolution resolution (1 week) → 2-month creditor notice → audit (1–2 months) → DBD final filing (1 month).
Q12147. What is the total cost?
From quoted on request service fee for an additional fee newspaper ads for an additional fee DBD fee + audit fee for final statements based on complexity.
Q12158. BOI-Promoted Company — how much foreign ownership is allowed in Thailand?
Foreign ownership: 100% (ทุกกิจการที่ BOI ส่งเสริม). Foreign Business Act status: ยกเว้น FBA (Foreign Business Certificate ออกโดย BOI/DBD อัตโนมัติ). Supervising authority: สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) + DBD.
Q12172. When should an investor choose a International Business Center structure?
Choose it when the profile fits: Corporate Tax 3-8% (ต่ำสุดในภูมิภาค) · Withholding Tax 0% เงินปันผลออกต่างประเทศ · WHT 0% ดอกเบี้ยเงินกู้ต่างประเทศ · Personal Income Tax 15% flat สำหรับต่างชาติ (แทน 35% ปกติ) · 100% ต่างชาติ · ทำ Treasury Center + Trading ในภูมิภาคได้. Key risk to plan for: ห้ามให้บริการเฉพาะบริษัทในไทย (ต้อง ≥ 1 associated enterprise ต่างประเทศ) · ตรวจสอบ substance ทุกปี (พนง.+รายจ่าย) · หากไม่ผ่านเงื่อนไข = เพิกถอน IBC ย้อนหลัง 3 ปี
Q12182. Representative Office — how much foreign ownership is allowed in Thailand?
Foreign ownership: 100% (ไม่มีทุนไทย). Foreign Business Act status: ได้รับ Foreign Business Certificate อัตโนมัติ (List 3 · Service). Supervising authority: กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า (Foreign Business Certificate).
Q12196. When should an investor choose a Branch Office structure?
Choose it when the profile fits: 100% ต่างชาติ · ใช้ credit rating + brand ของ HQ ได้ · ทำสัญญาในนาม HQ ได้ · ทำได้ทั้ง sourcing + trading + service (ตามที่ระบุใน FBL) · WP 2:1 Thai staff. Key risk to plan for: HQ รับผิดในหนี้สินสาขา 100% (unlimited liability) · Branch Profit Tax 10% (บริษัทลูกไม่มี) · FBL อนุมัติยาก (rate < 40%) · หากปฏิเสธ = ต้องเปลี่ยนโครงสร้างเป็น Ltd/BOI
Q946004. Which documents are required for company registration?
The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to company registration, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.
Q946014. Which laws or regulations govern company registration?
The framework is set by the Civil and Commercial Code, the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 and the applicable tax legislation, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on company registration we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.
Q946022. Does company registration also need an English or target-language translation?
If the receiving body is overseas, a certified translation is normally required, and many countries insist on their own official language rather than English. We confirm the destination rule first, then produce a translation aligned with company registration and certify it in the same workflow to avoid extra rounds.
Q946032. What risks should I know before starting company registration?
The main risks are destination rules changing mid-process, historic documents that no longer match current facts, and deadlines so tight that no correction round is left. We confirm requirements with the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies or the receiving body before filing company registration and build correction time into the plan.
Q946042. Can BOI be handled if I live upcountry or overseas?
Yes. Send photos of your documents via LINE for a feasibility check, then we proceed under a power of attorney, or you sign at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you live and courier the originals back. For BOI we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.
Q946052. How long does the result of BOI stay valid?
Certified documents rarely carry an expiry date themselves, but most receiving authorities require issuance within 3–6 months of submission, and some are stricter. Check the destination's rule before starting BOI so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.
Q946062. What happens after BOI is completed?
Check names, dates and seals as soon as you receive the result of BOI, keep at least one digital copy, and submit to the receiving authority within its validity window. If the destination requires further legalisation — for example the Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy — we continue the chain in the same engagement.
Q946070. How long does amendments take?
Timing depends on the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic amendments timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.
Q946080. What happens if amendments is rejected or returned for correction?
First we obtain the written reason from the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo amendments at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.
Q946090. Is there an express option for amendments?
We can prioritise our own preparation subject to capacity, but any stage controlled by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies follows official procedure and cannot be guaranteed to a fixed date. We tell you plainly what the fastest realistic amendments window is and offer alternatives if your deadline is too tight.
Q946100. Which documents are required for tat license?
The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to tat license, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.
Q946108. What are the most common mistakes in tat license and how do we prevent them?
The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting tat license.
Q946118. Does tat license also need an English or target-language translation?
If the receiving body is overseas, a certified translation is normally required, and many countries insist on their own official language rather than English. We confirm the destination rule first, then produce a translation aligned with tat license and certify it in the same workflow to avoid extra rounds.
Q946128. What risks should I know before starting tat license?
The main risks are destination rules changing mid-process, historic documents that no longer match current facts, and deadlines so tight that no correction round is left. We confirm requirements with the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies or the receiving body before filing tat license and build correction time into the plan.
Q946138. Can fda license be handled if I live upcountry or overseas?
Yes. Send photos of your documents via LINE for a feasibility check, then we proceed under a power of attorney, or you sign at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you live and courier the originals back. For fda license we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.
Q946148. How long does the result of fda license stay valid?
Certified documents rarely carry an expiry date themselves, but most receiving authorities require issuance within 3–6 months of submission, and some are stricter. Check the destination's rule before starting fda license so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.
Q946156. How is my data protected when you handle fda license?
We process personal data under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA), use it only to carry out fda license as instructed, restrict access to the assigned team, and return or destroy originals on your instruction. You may exercise access or deletion rights at any time.
Q946166. How long does hospitality license take?
Timing depends on the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic hospitality license timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.
Q946176. What happens if hospitality license is rejected or returned for correction?
First we obtain the written reason from the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo hospitality license at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.
Q946186. Is there an express option for hospitality license?
We can prioritise our own preparation subject to capacity, but any stage controlled by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies follows official procedure and cannot be guaranteed to a fixed date. We tell you plainly what the fastest realistic hospitality license window is and offer alternatives if your deadline is too tight.
Q946194. What are the end-to-end steps for trademark?
We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For trademark a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd
Q946204. What are the most common mistakes in trademark and how do we prevent them?
The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting trademark.
Q946214. Does trademark also need an English or target-language translation?
If the receiving body is overseas, a certified translation is normally required, and many countries insist on their own official language rather than English. We confirm the destination rule first, then produce a translation aligned with trademark and certify it in the same workflow to avoid extra rounds.
Q946224. What risks should I know before starting trademark?
The main risks are destination rules changing mid-process, historic documents that no longer match current facts, and deadlines so tight that no correction round is left. We confirm requirements with the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies or the receiving body before filing trademark and build correction time into the plan.
Q946232. What costs are involved in dissolution and how are they calculated?
There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of dissolution. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume — ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins — no hidden charges.
Q946242. Who is dissolution for, and what are the eligibility conditions?
It suits anyone who must present the result of dissolution to a government body, bank, educational institution or overseas counterparty. Applicant eligibility and supporting documents follow the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies rules; some cases require the document holder in person or a properly executed power of attorney. We screen eligibility free of charge before accepting the case.
Q946252. How is my data protected when you handle dissolution?
We process personal data under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA), use it only to carry out dissolution as instructed, restrict access to the assigned team, and return or destroy originals on your instruction. You may exercise access or deletion rights at any time.
Q946262. How long does entity thai limited take?
Timing depends on the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic entity thai limited timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.
Q946272. What happens if entity thai limited is rejected or returned for correction?
First we obtain the written reason from the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo entity thai limited at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.
Q946280. Should I handle entity thai limited myself or use a service provider?
Doing it yourself saves the professional fee but leaves you carrying the risk on document format, queueing and travel time, plus shifting the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies practice. A provider reduces rejection loops and gives you someone accountable for follow-up. For entity thai limited we are happy to give initial guidance even if you proceed on your own.
Q946290. What are the end-to-end steps for entity BOI promoted?
We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For entity BOI promoted a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd
Q946300. What are the most common mistakes in entity BOI promoted and how do we prevent them?
The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting entity BOI promoted.
Q946310. Does entity BOI promoted also need an English or target-language translation?
If the receiving body is overseas, a certified translation is normally required, and many countries insist on their own official language rather than English. We confirm the destination rule first, then produce a translation aligned with entity BOI promoted and certify it in the same workflow to avoid extra rounds.
Q946318. What happens after entity BOI promoted is completed?
Check names, dates and seals as soon as you receive the result of entity BOI promoted, keep at least one digital copy, and submit to the receiving authority within its validity window. If the destination requires further legalisation — for example the Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy — we continue the chain in the same engagement.
Q946328. What costs are involved in entity ibc and how are they calculated?
There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of entity ibc. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume — ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins — no hidden charges.
Q946338. Who is entity ibc for, and what are the eligibility conditions?
It suits anyone who must present the result of entity ibc to a government body, bank, educational institution or overseas counterparty. Applicant eligibility and supporting documents follow the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies rules; some cases require the document holder in person or a properly executed power of attorney. We screen eligibility free of charge before accepting the case.
Q946348. How is my data protected when you handle entity ibc?
We process personal data under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA), use it only to carry out entity ibc as instructed, restrict access to the assigned team, and return or destroy originals on your instruction. You may exercise access or deletion rights at any time.
Q946356. Which documents are required for entity amity?
The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to entity amity, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.
Q946366. Which laws or regulations govern entity amity?
The framework is set by the Civil and Commercial Code, the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 and the applicable tax legislation, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on entity amity we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.
Q946376. Should I handle entity amity myself or use a service provider?
Doing it yourself saves the professional fee but leaves you carrying the risk on document format, queueing and travel time, plus shifting the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies practice. A provider reduces rejection loops and gives you someone accountable for follow-up. For entity amity we are happy to give initial guidance even if you proceed on your own.
Q946386. What are the end-to-end steps for entity representative office?
We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For entity representative office a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd
Q946396. What are the most common mistakes in entity representative office and how do we prevent them?
The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting entity representative office.
Q946404. How long does the result of entity representative office stay valid?
Certified documents rarely carry an expiry date themselves, but most receiving authorities require issuance within 3–6 months of submission, and some are stricter. Check the destination's rule before starting entity representative office so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.
Q946414. What happens after entity representative office is completed?
Check names, dates and seals as soon as you receive the result of entity representative office, keep at least one digital copy, and submit to the receiving authority within its validity window. If the destination requires further legalisation — for example the Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy — we continue the chain in the same engagement.
Q946424. What costs are involved in entity branch office and how are they calculated?
There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of entity branch office. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume — ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins — no hidden charges.
Q946434. Who is entity branch office for, and what are the eligibility conditions?
It suits anyone who must present the result of entity branch office to a government body, bank, educational institution or overseas counterparty. Applicant eligibility and supporting documents follow the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies rules; some cases require the document holder in person or a properly executed power of attorney. We screen eligibility free of charge before accepting the case.
Q946442. Is there an express option for entity branch office?
We can prioritise our own preparation subject to capacity, but any stage controlled by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies follows official procedure and cannot be guaranteed to a fixed date. We tell you plainly what the fastest realistic entity branch office window is and offer alternatives if your deadline is too tight.
Q946452. Which documents are required for entity regional hq?
The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to entity regional hq, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.
Q946462. Which laws or regulations govern entity regional hq?
The framework is set by the Civil and Commercial Code, the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 and the applicable tax legislation, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on entity regional hq we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.
Q946472. Should I handle entity regional hq myself or use a service provider?
Doing it yourself saves the professional fee but leaves you carrying the risk on document format, queueing and travel time, plus shifting the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies practice. A provider reduces rejection loops and gives you someone accountable for follow-up. For entity regional hq we are happy to give initial guidance even if you proceed on your own.
