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Thai Company Registration — Limited Company Setup End-to-End

Register a Thai Limited Company under CCC §1096 — end-to-end name reservation, MOA filing, capital payment, tax ID, VAT and Social Security in 7 business days.

Companies formed
800+
Turnaround
7 days
Min share value
THB 15
Service from
THB 25,000
Quick answer

A Thai Ltd. needs 2+ shareholders, minimum THB 15 per share. The Foreign Business Act 1999 caps non-Thai ownership at 49% unless BOI, US Treaty of Amity or Foreign Business License applies. NYC delivers the full pack — DBD + Revenue Department + Social Security — in 7 days for THB 25,000 including government fees and a standard company seal.

Common ownership structures

1) Thai 51 / foreign 49 — allowed in all sectors except FBA Annex 1. 2) BOI 100% foreign — subject to conditions during the 3-year holdback. 3) US Treaty of Amity — Americans hold 100% except telecoms/land/banking. 4) Ordinary Partnership — low capital but unlimited liability.

Foreign Business Act 1999

Annex 1 (absolutely restricted — media, land, handicrafts), Annex 2 (Cabinet approval — finance, telecoms), Annex 3 (FBL required — general services, advertising, retail). NYC assesses your sector before choosing the structure.

Capital thresholds for Work Permit

One foreign hire requires THB 2M paid-up capital + 4 Thai employees + fully paid capital. BOI companies are exempt from this ratio.

Statutory meetings & bookkeeping

AGM required within 4 months of fiscal year-end (typically April) with financial-statement approval and dividend resolution. CPA/TA audit + DBD filing within 5 months.

How it works

  1. 1. Reserve the name

    Three Thai/English candidates via DBD e-Registration, approved within 30 minutes and reserved for 30 days.

  2. 2. Draft MOA

    22 standard business objectives plus industry-specific ones, capital, address, directors, shareholders and promoters' meeting.

  3. 3. File incorporation

    Directors sign before the DBD registrar (or via NYC power of attorney). Government fee THB 5,500 for capital up to THB 1M.

  4. 4. Tax ID + VAT

    Expected revenue ≥THB 1.8M/year triggers mandatory VAT registration within 30 days (Form Phor.Phor.01).

  5. 5. Social Security

    First hire triggers SSO registration within 30 days. Employer + employee contribution 5% each, capped at THB 750/month.

FAQ

Can foreigners own 100%?

Yes — via BOI, US Treaty of Amity, IEAT, JTEPA or a Foreign Business License. NYC scopes the fastest route (BOI 60-90 days, FBL 60 days).

Do I need a physical office?

Yes — a lease + landlord consent, not a P.O. box. NYC offers a Silom Virtual Office at THB 6,500/year including signage and parcel handling.

Must capital be fully paid?

Minimum 25% by law (transfer slip required); the balance is called later by board resolution. Work Permit sponsorship requires 100% paid-up.

How soon can I issue tax invoices?

The Revenue Department issues the VAT certificate within 15 days of Phor.Phor.01. From then you can issue full tax invoices and reclaim input VAT.

How do I close a company?

Deregistration + liquidation (6-12 months) + Revenue Department audit + VAT cancellation + final Phor.Ngor.Dor.50. NYC handles this for THB 45,000-80,000.

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