IBS offers great business opportunities for foreigners willing Setting up a Company Pattaya. Once you have the plan to do business here, the next step is to create a business entity to operate your business. There is a variety of business structures are available to foreigners, including the most popular Thai Limited Company.
Register a Thai company in Thailand
To allow you to run a business in Pattaya properly, We will proceed with Thailand Company Registration with the Department of Business Development (DBD) for you. Let’s have a general understanding, here is the flow of the registration process for setting up a Thailand Limited Company:
Company Name Reservation
Documents (MOA) Preperation
Registration Processing
Tax & Social Security Registration
Company Bank Account Opening
Thai Limited Company Laws
A Private Thai Limited Company is the most common business structure foreign investors choose to establish which means that 51% or more of the total shares of the company should be owned by Thai, even though the company only has foreign directors and has no Thai directors. It focuses on the majority of shares, not the directors.
You must apply and obtain a Foreign Business License if you need to have the majority of shares owned by foreigners, but the process is more complicated and it takes more time.
Steps to start a business in Pattaya
Setting up a Company Pattaya involves market researching, planning, preparing funds, and completing a series of legal processes. Once you have a business plan and get the budget ready, you have to pick a good business location or office in Pattaya and choose a business structure to engage the next registration process. By the way, a work permit and visa will be also a must when it comes to foreigners involved. Take it easy, IBS is always here for you, we would like to be part of your success story of running a business here in Pattaya.
Questions we ask ourselves before running a business in Thailand
How much does it cost to set up a company in Pattaya ?
It’s on a case-by-case basis. Generally, the government fee for setting up a Thai Company is 5,500 baht per 1 million baht of the registered capital and for issuing the company documents is around 1,000 baht.
Where can i regsiter my company in Chonburi ?
The Department of Business Development (DBD) office in Pattaya.
How long does it take to start a business in Pattaya ?
It depends on your specific situation. Normally, It takes around 1-2 weeks to register a private Thai Limited Company in Pattaya, but it may take up to one month for special cases.
What kind of visa do I need to start a business in Thailand ?
To start a business in Thailand you will need a Non-Immigrant B Visa.
Can a foreigner set up a business in Thailand?
Obviously yes! Thailand offers great business open doors for foreigners willing to start a business by setting up a Thai company.
How many foreigners can be hired in a company?
A company in Thailand can hire one foreign staff per 3 million baht in registered capital (plus one foreign staff for every additional 3 million baht) and one foreign staff per four full-time Thai employees.
Other Services
Business Services
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Work Permit
If you consider starting a business or you simply want to work in Thailand as a foreigner, you MUST apply for a Work Permit.
Visas
To stay legally in Thailand both for the short-term and long-term, you are required to obtain an appropriate visa.
Bank Account
As a foreigner living in Thailand, a Thai bank account makes it easier for you to manage your finances.
Property Investment
Thailand is a dreamlike destination for foreign travelers and also the ideal place for property investment to diversify your assets.
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