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.

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.

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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”).

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Immigration Alert: Overstay

The Immigration Bureau is now strictly monitoring foreigners who violate the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 by overstaying in Thailand.

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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.

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Company Incorporation: Advances Made by Promoters

In preparing to form a limited company, the promoters* may have to make contracts (e.g. a rental agreement) with third parties or advance money for the company incorporation.

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