Setting up a company in Thailand involves a chain of legal, tax and banking steps, and getting the structure right at the start matters more than almost anything that comes after. We handle the process end-to-end together with partner lawyers and accountants, so you deal with one point of contact instead of chasing separate offices.
We start by understanding what you actually want to do in Thailand — the business, the partners involved, and how you plan to run it — before recommending a structure. Foreign ownership of Thai companies is regulated, and several legal routes exist depending on the business activity and the shareholders involved. We explain honestly what is legal, what carries real risk, and what we will not help arrange, even if it’s offered elsewhere as a shortcut.
Once the structure is agreed, we take care of the paperwork so you can focus on the business itself.
How it works
- Consultation. We discuss your business activity, ownership plans and timeline, and outline the structures that genuinely fit your situation.
- Structure and shareholding. We agree on the company structure and shareholding arrangement together with our partner lawyers, and explain the reasoning in plain terms.
- Name reservation and documents. We reserve the company name and prepare the registration documents and registered address.
- Registration. Our partners file the company registration and obtain the tax ID, arranging VAT registration and employer registrations if your business needs them.
- Bank account. We assist with opening a corporate bank account, which has become one of the more demanding steps in recent years.
What’s included
- Guidance on company structure and shareholding suited to your situation
- Name reservation and preparation of registration documents
- Registered address arrangement
- Tax ID and, where applicable, VAT and employer registrations
- Support opening a corporate bank account
- Assistance joining or buying an existing company
- Handling corporate changes — directors, shareholders, registered address
What you’ll need
- Passports and background details for all shareholders and directors
- A clear description of the intended business activity
- Proof of address and any documents specific to your nationality or situation, which we confirm during the consultation
Good to know
Company law and the practical requirements around foreign shareholding change from time to time, and banks periodically tighten what they ask for when opening corporate accounts. We verify your specific situation first and confirm the plan with you before anything is filed or paid for.
Most clients continue working with us well beyond registration — for ongoing accounting, work permits for staff, and any business licences the company needs. If you also need a visa to be in Thailand while running the business, that’s handled separately under our business visa service.
Contact us to talk through your plans — we’ll tell you honestly what structure fits and what the process looks like for your case.