🇹🇭 Business Structures in Thailand
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Thailand. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Private Limited Company (Co., Ltd.)
บริษัท จำกัด (Borisat Chamkat)
Min. 3 shareholders
No statutory minimum (THB 2 million registered capital required for each foreign work permit)
2–4 weeks
Foreign entrepreneurs establishing a business in Thailand with Thai partnersCompanies applying for Board of Investment (BOI) promotion to obtain 100% foreign ownershipUS citizens and businesses leveraging the Thailand–US Treaty of Amity for majority foreign ownership
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Representative Office (RO)
สำนักงานผู้แทน
Min. 0 shareholder
None (funded by parent company)
4–8 weeks
Foreign companies exploring the Thai market before committing to a full subsidiaryParent companies that need a local presence for sourcing, quality control, or liaison purposesCompanies conducting market research in Thailand
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