FAQ

• How long does it take to completely register a US Amity Treaty Company?

  The entire process takes approximately 7 to 8 weeks.

• What are the required documents for certification and legalization at U.S. Commercial Service?

  If the majority shareholder is/are U.S. citizen(s). 1. Copy of passports of American major shareholders, notarized either by U.S. Notary Public or U.S. Embassy/Consulate in Thailand 2. Complete original set of your Thai Limited Company documents:- - Certificate of Company Registration - Company Objectives - Memorandum of Association - Articles of Association - List of Shareholders

• Is a US Treaty of Amity Company exempted from the 4 Thais to 1 Foreigner rules (in terms of hiring)

  US Amity Treaty company is not exempted from the 4 Thais to 1 Foreign worker (Work Permit) ruling. For a US Amity Treaty company to sponsor a Non B Visa and a Work Permit, it must hire 4 Thais, pay for their Social Security, must be VAT Registered and must have at least THB2 million Registered Capital. However, for those who already hold a one-year extension based on marriage, you will only need 2 Thai employees and the registered capital is only 1 million baht

• Fundamental requirements of a US Amity Treaty Company

  - A minimum of 51% of shares must be held by American citizens or an American sole proprietorship, partnership, representative office, branch office, joint venture or limited company. - A minimum of 50% of directors must be American citizen(s) - The ultimate beneficiary of the company must be American

• What is the best minimum amount of Registered Capital for a US Treaty of Amity Company?

  The minimum registered capital is THB 3 million. You only need to actually invest 25% of the registered capital within the financial year.

• Can a Thai be a Director of a US Treaty of Amity Company

  The majority of the directors must be American and/or Thai. If the Board of Directors contains a director of a third nationality, such director must co-sign with an American/Thai director.

• Can a American Company be the majority shareholder of a US Treaty of Amity Company?

  Yes, it can be and the American company needs to be located in the US territories.

• Where should I go to apply for the Certificate of US Treaty of Amity?

  To apply for a Certificate of Treaty of Amity, the application must be submitted in person to: U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Bangkok. GPF Witthayu Tower A, 3rd Floor, Room 302, 93/1 Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330