Expert guidance for establishing your presence in Thailand
- Local experts on the ground in Bangkok, not a remote filing desk
- Foreign ownership structured under the Foreign Business Act, with BOI options
- Licenses and tax, handled in one place
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Emerhub is a private business consultancy. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Thai government.
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What our experts handle for you
One local team across every piece of entering Thailand, so you are not stitching together lawyers, accountants, and agents.
A guided process
Upload and track your documents in the Emerhub App, while our experts prepare each submission accurately for the authorities.
Ongoing compliance
We track deadlines and rule changes and flag what needs action, so your company stays in good standing after setup.
Office address
Every company needs a local business address. We arrange a compliant physical office or a cost-effective virtual one.
Tax from day one
We keep your tax and employee payroll accurate and compliant under local law from the start.
Corporate secretarial
Ongoing support for statutory filings and the corporate governance local authorities expect.
Banking support
We help you open and set up your corporate bank account so you can transact locally.
What a foreign-owned company in Thailand needs
A general overview of what to prepare for a Thai limited company with foreign ownership. Our consultants confirm the specifics for your situation.
Shareholders
A private limited company needs at least two shareholders. In activities restricted by the Foreign Business Act, foreign ownership above 49% needs a Foreign Business Licence or BOI promotion.
Director
At least one director. There is no nationality requirement, though local presence helps with banking and day-to-day operations.
Office address
A physical or virtual business address in Thailand, suited to your activity, is required.
Capital
A foreign-majority company plans at least THB 2 million in capital, rising to THB 3 million per activity under a Foreign Business Licence. BOI-promoted companies follow their own conditions.
Staff and work permits
Each foreign work permit generally requires four Thai employees, so plan hiring alongside your structure.
We map it to you
Your activity decides whether you need a Foreign Business Licence, qualify for BOI promotion (which can open the way to foreign ownership), or use the US Treaty of Amity. We map it before anything is filed.
Our guided process
Emerhub manages the complexity on your behalf, working with the relevant local authorities, start to finish.
Define your strategy
Tell us your planned activities. We recommend the most suitable structure and ownership route for your goals.
Prepare documents
We advise on the owner and officer documents needed and prepare them accurately for submission.
Official filings
We work with trusted local notaries and authorities to prepare and lodge everything on your behalf.
Ready to operate
With your entity in place, we help you complete the remaining steps so you can start operating in Thailand.
Experts in your corner
Specialists in local incorporation and compliance, working with you directly from first filing to ongoing support.
Don't take our word for it
What founders and finance leads say after working with our Bangkok team.
Questions foreign founders ask
Straight answers on cost, timing, ownership, and handling this from abroad.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on your activity and structure. After a free consultation we give you a fixed quote with no hidden costs, covering the entity, your first year of compliance, and any licenses your activity needs.
How long does it take?
A Thai limited company is usually ready within a few weeks. A Foreign Business Licence or BOI promotion adds time, which we factor into your plan.
Do I need to be in Thailand?
Largely, no. Some documents need signing and legalising, and we guide you through it. A Thai director is not required, though local presence helps with banking.
Can a foreigner own the company?
It depends on your activity. The Foreign Business Act caps foreign ownership above 49% in many sectors unless you hold a Foreign Business Licence, qualify for BOI promotion, or use the US Treaty of Amity. We map the route.
How much capital do I need?
A foreign-majority company plans at least THB 2 million in capital, rising to THB 3 million per activity under a Foreign Business Licence. Each foreign work permit also generally requires four Thai employees.
What do I get from the free consultation?
A clear recommendation on structure and ownership, the licenses your activity needs, the capital and timeline to expect, and a fixed quote. No obligation.
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