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What is Por Ngor Dor 1? Withholding tax at source under Section 59 for remuneration paid to employees under Section 40(1), (2) Instructions/Comments: Employers must withhold tax on remuneration paid to …
Tax Filing & Payment Reminder for SMEs for May, 2023 in Thailand Read More
This tax may be imposed at various rates per square meter (depending on the language) on any signs or billboards which display a name, trademark or product for the purpose …
Public Signboard Tax in Thailand Read More
A shelf company, also known as an aged or dormant company, is a pre-registered corporation that has been inactive or without any business activity. Such companies are commonly used by …
Benefits of using a Shelf Company (pre-registered company) in Thailand Read More
Are you over 50? Give yourself a pat at the back. After all these years, your dream to retire in Thailand is now easier than ever. Retiring in Thailand can …
50 is the new 30. Retire in Thailand. Easier than ever now! Read More
How to dissolve a company in Thailand How to close a Thai limited company? Some company owners decide to close down their Thai registered company either for the purpose of …
How to close a company / dissolve a company properly in Thailand Read More
Starting March 2023, the Ministry of Commerce will reduce the minimum required shareholders for a Thai Limited Company from 3 shareholders to 2 shareholders. This is a great change and …
You only need 2 shareholders to setup a company in Thailand Read More
It’s required by law that every Company, regardless it’s a Partnership, Thai Limited Company, BOI, Branch Office or Representative Office must have their account audited at the end of every …
EOY Audit and Account Closing For New Company in Thailand Read More
Once you have incorporate your Thai Limited Company, it is a legal entity by itself and should your business cease to operate anymore, it is important that you close the …
Winding Up / Closing a Thai Limited Company Read More
Registering a trademark provides legal protection against counterfeiting and infringement of your intellectual property. A registered trademark greatly strengthens your ability to enforce your rights, as well as ensuring that …
Thailand Trademark Registration. Read More
When company export certain goods, companies may claim a VAT Refund for certain purchases of the raw material used in the exported product however unless the amount of VAT Refund …
VAT Refunds for Exporters (Beware) Read More
Can foreigners own land in Thailand? A foreigner cannot own land in his/her name in Thailand. However, the Department of Lands allows a Thai national married to a foreigner to own land …
Foreign land ownership and Thai spouse. What to look out for? Read More
What is a dormant company? A dormant company, also known as a shelf company, is an entity that has been legally registered but does not engage in any business activities. …
Got a Dormant Company in Thailand. Find out what’s your obligation. Read More
What is BOI? The BOI (Office of Board of Investment) is a Thai government agency that has a role of promoting valuable investment both into Thailand and Thai overseas investment. …
What Businesses are eligible for BOI promotion in Thailand. Read MoreValue Added Tax (VAT) The “Value Added Tax (‘VAT’) is a tax on the sale of goods or the provision of services. The current rates are 7% and 0% (on …
Taxes in Thailand : Value Added Tax (VAT) Read More
Nominee Shareholder is a person (Thai National) to represent you(foreigner) and has no legal rights or ability to control nor manage the company. A Nominee is merely your representative and …
What is a Nominee Shareholder Service Read MoreBusinesses are ordered to close once again. Employees are left without work and pay. Business owners are suffering from loss of income while fixed expenses continue. This is our 3rd …
Lockdown 3.0 in Bangkok Read MoreThe ongoing global coronavirus pandemic has impacted the way we work. It has affected all types of businesses, from start-ups, entrepreneurs and global brands. The economy is in turmoil and …
Is Virtual Office the New Normal? Read More
In this blog, we look at reasons a Serviced Office is better than Work from Home. It’s a bold statement, I know. The pandemic forced many businesses to work from …
Reasons a Serviced Office is Better than Work from Home Read More
We have personally known too many friends and associates facing this problem. Some have even jumped from one Visa Agent to another and each promised to sort it out for …
If you’re one of the many foreigners who have started a business here in Thailand in hope to use your business to assist you in getting a long stay Visa and still having trouble with it, read on! Read More
I’m sure you have heard of many options, from marrying a Thai partner to getting a Education Visa and then there are Non B Visa and Non O Visa — …
Are you one of the remaining few tourists that were serendipitously stranded here in Thailand since the beginning of COVID-19 and are now finding a way to stay in Thailand for a much longer term? Read More