Company setup in Thailand

Most foreigners who start a business in Thailand use a private limited company. Before choosing a structure, it helps to understand which activities foreigners may run and who must own the shares.

1. 01Registering a Thai private limited companyThe steps to register a private limited company in Thailand, from name reservation to tax registration, plus shareholder rules, capital and what foreign owners should check.
2. 02The Foreign Business Act explainedHow Thailand's Foreign Business Act 1999 defines a foreign company, the three lists of restricted businesses, the 49 percent rule, and the BOI and US Treaty of Amity routes.

Related reading: Non-B visa and work permit and renting office space.