Starting a Foreign Owned Business in Thailand

bernie80

New member

Member since 23 November 2010

Sydney

bernie80

02 August 2012 07:27:54

bernie80

02 August 2012 07:27:54

Sydney

Hi!

My husband and I currently reside in Sydney, Australia but we are interested in relocating to Thailand and wish to start a small business.

After reading many articles and viewing the Foreign Business Act, it seems that the process can be complicated.

Can anyone recommend an agency who may be able to assist us with obtaining visa's, licenses, etc so that we may start our operations?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks very much!
Bernie

Straydog

Serial expat

Member since 21 May 2010

Pattaya

Straydog

02 August 2012 09:45:42

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Straydog

02 August 2012 09:45:42

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Pattaya

First off you as a foreigner can only own 49 percent of a business in Thailand the remaining 51 percent must be Thai owned.

If your still interested read the Business Laws tab at the website below.

http://www.samuiforsale.com/

stevejones

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Member since 15 April 2011

stevejones

03 August 2012 05:18:40

stevejones

03 August 2012 05:18:40

yes Stray dog is Right, if you wish to open a business in Thai you should find a Thai people who is trust able, Because as government law foreigner can only own 49% of a business in Thailand the remaining 51% must be Thai owned, And you need to register your company name first if you get a Thai partner, and you can find more info if you search on google,

bernie80

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Member since 23 November 2010

Sydney

bernie80

11 August 2012 11:44:30

bernie80

11 August 2012 11:44:30

Sydney

Thanks very much for your responses Straydog and stevejones! I really appreciate it!

We were hoping to own it ourselves but it appears that we will not be able to.

Thanks again!
Bernie