Company registration and corporate services in Thailand
Emerhub helps foreign investors set up and run companies in Thailand, from incorporation through licenses, tax, payroll, and compliance.
- Foreign ownership through BOI, the Treaty of Amity, or a license
- BOI tax holidays of up to 13 years for promoted activities
- One team for registration, licensing, tax, and visas
Full range of corporate services in Thailand
From the company and the licenses to tax, importing, and the people you bring in, we handle the parts of setting up and running a Thai business that foreign owners cannot do alone.
Company registration
End-to-end Thai company setup with the DBD, from the legal entity to the licenses your activity needs.
Learn moreTax & accounting
Monthly and annual tax, VAT, and payroll, filed to meet Thai reporting requirements.
Learn moreProduct registration
Permits and product registration with the Thai FDA for food, cosmetics, and medical devices.
Learn moreTrademark registration
Register your brand name, logo, and marks and protect your identity in Thailand.
Learn moreImporter of record
Import into Thailand through Emerhub as your local importer, without your own entity or license.
Learn moreBusiness license & permits
The business licenses and permits your activity needs to operate.
Learn moreVisas & work permits
Non-B visas and work permits for you and your team to relocate to Thailand.
Learn moreHow foreigners own a company in Thailand
Thailand limits foreign shareholding in many sectors under the Foreign Business Act. There are legal routes to majority or full ownership, and we recommend the right one for your activity and nationality.
BOI promotion
For promoted activities like manufacturing, technology, and digital services, the Board of Investment allows up to 100% foreign ownership, plus corporate tax holidays of up to 13 years and easier work permits.
US Treaty of Amity
US citizens and US-owned companies can hold majority or full ownership in most sectors under the Treaty of Amity, treated much like a Thai company.
Foreign Business License
Where BOI and the treaty do not apply, a Foreign Business License from the Ministry of Commerce can permit majority foreign ownership in a restricted activity.
Thai limited company
For many service and trading businesses, a properly structured Thai majority company is the practical route. We set it up the legal way and never use illegal nominee shareholders.
One platform for setup and every filing after
Every Emerhub client gets our Entity Management System. It runs your incorporation, keeps your corporate documents in one place, and tracks the compliance deadlines so nothing is missed, for your Thai company and every other entity you hold with us across the region.
Guided setup
Track your incorporation from the DBD filing through BOI or licensing where you need it, with the post-licensing steps surfaced as they come up.
Document vault
Your memorandum, articles, registers, resolutions, and filings stored together in one secure place.
Compliance calendar
Monthly VAT, payroll, annual tax, audited statements, and BOI reporting tracked and flagged before they fall due.
Every entity in one view
Manage every company you hold across Thailand and the wider region from a single dashboard.
The setup process.
A clear path from your first call to a company that is registered and ready to operate.
Initial consultation
Tell us your activity and nationality and we recommend the ownership route, whether that is BOI, the Treaty of Amity, a Foreign Business License, or a Thai majority company, and the capital you will need.
Company registration
We reserve the name, prepare the memorandum and articles, hold the statutory meeting, and register the company with the Department of Business Development.
BOI or license
Where you need it, we prepare and file the BOI application or the Foreign Business License, and handle the approvals your activity requires.
Tax, banking, and visas
We register for tax and VAT, open the corporate bank account, and arrange the work permits and visas for your foreign staff.
Tax and the filings that follow
What a Thai company pays, and what it has to file.
Corporate income tax is 20%. Small companies pay less on a progressive scale, and BOI-promoted companies can be exempt from corporate tax for up to 13 years. VAT is 7%, and you register once turnover passes THB 1.8 million. Withholding tax applies to certain payments.
Every company keeps accounts in Thailand, files monthly and annual returns, and submits audited financial statements each year. We handle the bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and the filings, and keep your BOI reporting in order if you are promoted.
What clients say
Rated 4.7 across 50 Google reviews.
“Easy to approach and communicate with. They explain things clearly and professionally and are always willing to help resolve any concern.”
“Excellent payroll service. Efficient, accurate, and always responsive whenever assistance is needed.”
“Smooth, well-organized onboarding. They explained the tax filing requirements clearly and followed up so we never missed a deadline.”
Company formation in Thailand
What foreign founders ask before they set up.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Thailand?
In many sectors the Foreign Business Act caps foreign shareholding at 49%. Full or majority foreign ownership is still possible through BOI promotion, the US Treaty of Amity for American investors, or a Foreign Business License. Manufacturing is generally open to full foreign ownership. We confirm the route that fits your activity before you commit.
What is BOI promotion and who qualifies?
The Board of Investment promotes activities such as manufacturing, technology, digital services, and research. A promoted company can hold up to 100% foreign ownership and receive corporate tax holidays of up to 13 years, import duty relief, land ownership for industrial projects, and easier work permits. We assess eligibility and handle the application.
What is the US-Thailand Treaty of Amity?
The Treaty of Amity lets US citizens and US-owned companies hold majority or full ownership of a Thai company and operate much like a Thai business. A few sectors, such as communications and transport, stay excluded. We prepare the certification with the US Commercial Service and the Foreign Business Certificate.
How many shareholders and directors does a Thai company need?
A Thai limited company needs at least two shareholders and at least one director, who can be any nationality. You also need a registered office in Thailand. We handle the name reservation, the memorandum and articles, the statutory meeting, and the registration with the Department of Business Development.
How much registered capital do I need in Thailand?
There is no general minimum for a Thai-owned company, but to sponsor a foreign work permit you generally need THB 2 million of registered capital per foreigner, and a restricted business under a Foreign Business License needs at least THB 3 million. We size the capital to match your licensing and visa plans.
Are Thai nominee shareholders allowed?
No. Using Thai nominee shareholders to fake majority ownership breaks the Foreign Business Act and puts your company at serious risk. We structure ownership the legal way, through BOI, the Treaty of Amity, a Foreign Business License, or a genuine Thai partnership.
Can Emerhub act as our local authorized representative in Thailand?
Yes. As your importer of record we bring goods into Thailand without you setting up an entity, and we act as the local license holder for product registration with the Thai FDA. This lets you sell and import in regulated categories while we hold the local representative role on your behalf.
What are the main taxes a company pays in Thailand?
Corporate income tax is 20%, with progressive relief for small companies and tax holidays for BOI-promoted companies. VAT is 7% and you register once turnover passes THB 1.8 million. Withholding tax applies to certain payments, and companies file monthly and annual returns with audited financial statements each year.
Talk to the Emerhub team
Tell us what you are planning. Emerhub will recommend the right ownership route, register the company, handle the BOI or license where you need it, and set up the tax, payroll, and visas, so you can focus on the business.
591 Sukhumvit 33, Watthana
Bangkok 10110
