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.
Increased Red Tape for Visa Extension
Starting 19 January 2015, expatriate employees applying for a visa extension at the One Stop Service Center (‘OSSC’) must submit corporate documents that are certified by the relevant government agency.
Evidence to Prove the Payment of Share Capital
The Department of Business Development announced new regulations effective from 5 January 2015 that require a limited partnership and/or company to submit additional documentation when setting up or increasing its registered capital with the paid-up capital / share payment at Baht 5m or more.
Guidelines for WP-10 Notifications
It is noted that a foreigner entering into Thailand to perform urgent and necessary work duties for a period of not exceeding 15 days, shall notify the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, of such visit according to Section 9 of the Working of Aliens Act B.E. 2551 (2008) (“Act”).
Immigration Alert: Overstay
The Immigration Bureau is now strictly monitoring foreigners who violate the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 by overstaying in Thailand.
Labour Law – Issuing a Warning Letter
Issuing a warning letter is a disciplinary action to notify an employee that has violated the company’s rules and regulations.