Legal Section - Doing Business
You will find here a series of summaries providing an overview of useful legal regulations, processes and legal issues for Doing Business in Thailand.
Notification of Place of Residence (Form TM30) in 2019
Section 38 of the Immigration Act, 2522 B.E., states, "House owners, heads of households, landlords, or managers of hotels who house foreign nationals staying in the kingdom temporarily must notify the local immigration authorities of such within 24 hours of the foreigner’s arrival."
Requirements for Retirement and Educational Visa
The Royal Thai Police issued Order No. 7/2562 dated 14 January 2019 and Order No. 35/2562 dated 18 January 2019 setting out updated criteria for extending a visa when working for the government, a state enterprise, other governmental agency, or if studying at an educational institution, or if retired.
New Draft Factory Act Update
A draft amendment of the Factory Act, 2535 B.E. (1992 A.D.) (“the Amendment”), was approved by the National Legislative Assembly on 26 February 2019. After the Draft is approved by His Majesty the King, it will be published in the Royal Gazette and become effective 180 days later.
Work permit for a branch or representative office
Under Ministerial Regulation No. 3, “Service Businesses Which Do Not Require a Foreign Business Licence”, a representative office can now provide services without having to apply for a foreign business licence for its manager.
Trade Competition Commission Notifications on Mergers
The Trade Competition Act, 2560 B.E. (2017), imposes certain measures to regulate mergers in Thailand, which are divided into the following two categories.