Register your company in Thailand under Thai-US Treaty of Amity and enjoy the benefits of a 100% foreign ownership and more. Available to the US nationals only.
Register your company in Thailand under Thai-US Treaty of Amity and enjoy the benefits of a 100% foreign ownership and more. Available to the US nationals only.
American nationals living in Thailand have the privilege of registering their businesses under the Thailand – US Treaty of Amity. The Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Thailand (often referred to as the “Amity Treaty” or “Treaty of Amity”) was established to promote friendly relations between the two countries and to encourage mutually beneficial trade and closer economic and cultural association between their citizens. Pursuant to the Treaty of Amity, American nationals are entitled to certain exceptions on the restrictions laid out in the Foreign Business Act.
The Thailand – US Treaty of Amity allows American companies and individuals the following benefits:
The above-mentioned benefits of the Thailand – USA Treaty of Amity do not only apply to newly registered companies. Instead of incorporating a new company, existing US businesses wishing to expand their presence to Thailand are eligible to receive the same rights and benefits also when registering a branch office.
Once the initial preparation of documents has been completed, the registration process consists of four major steps:
Registration of the company as a majority foreign entity.
Department of Business Development (DBD)
1 week
To obtain the certification letter, the applicant (the US director(s)/shareholder(s)) must first have their passport copy notarised at the US Embassy and then request for a certification letter. This letter issued by the US Commercial Services serves as validation of the company’s documents where all or majority of the shareholders and director(s) are either US or Thai nationals.
US Embassy in Thailand (or a notary public in the USA), US Commercial Services
1 week
The company certification letter, company documents and application forms signed by the director are submitted to the DBD for an approval by the Ministry of Commerce. This step is followed by an application for the Foreign Business License.
DBD, Ministry of Commerce
1 month
Securing visa and work permit for the foreign director and employees
Immigration & Labour Departments
2 weeks
Business activities not restricted under the Foreign Business Act require a capital investment of no less than 2 million THB. Activities that fall under protection of the Foreign Business Act will require a Foreign Business License and an investment of no less than 3 million THB for each business activity.
Treaty of Amity companies registered after 1999 are obliged to obtain a Foreign Business License and are thus required to have a starting capital of no less than 3M THB and no less than 25% of one-year average of the three-year operating expense forecast. However, under current regulations, newly established businesses have until 29th August 2024 to inject, bring or remit the required capital into Thailand.
Companies interested in being registered under the Thai-US Treaty of Amity have to take into consideration professional legal and government fees for registering a foreign entity and acquiring the Foreign Business License. Our company registration service is priced competitively and provides businesses with excellent value for money.
Thailand restricts American operations and investment only in the following business activities:
You will never have to touch a legal form (apart from signing it).
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Ralf Wagnersen, Wagnersen Technologies Co., Ltd.I am the owner of SIAM TORQ-ON CO., LTD and we recently setup this Thai branch from the service provided by UMPIRE LEGAL. Due to their professional and quick action, we managed to get the new company registered quickly and started smoothly. I would recommend anyone who needs this type of good legal firm and business partner without hesitation. Good work and thanks so much for your 5 star services!!!
Harry Soh, Siam Torq-on Co., Ltd.Umpire Legal has provided excellent service to help setup our Thai limited company alongside business visa and work permit. They have been very proactive in managing all administrative requirements while also providing insightful advisory along the way. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy legal firm that provides turnkey service to set up a business in Thailand.
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Umpire Legal Co., Ltd.
246 Times Square Building, Unit 11-01
11th Floor, Sukhumvit Road (12-14)
Khlongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
We are open Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm