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Can I become a co-owner of a company in Thailand without a work permit and dependent visa?
Company OwnershipWork PermitDependent VisaNon-O VisaThai Immigration RulesForeign Ownership in Thailand
Dec 29, 2017
8 years ago
Enrico *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHello! One question in the following case:
Actually I didn't have a work permit and a dependent visa.
Is it possible to be co-owner of a company? The company is founded by an other non Thai.
Can I get a work permit as co-owner and a following visa (non-O) ?
Actually I didn't have a work permit and a dependent visa.
Is it possible to be co-owner of a company? The company is founded by an other non Thai.
Can I get a work permit as co-owner and a following visa (non-O) ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquired about the possibility of being a co-owner of a company in Thailand without having a work permit or dependent visa. Responses clarified that while it is possible for a foreigner to be a shareholder, specific conditions must be met: principally, at least 51% of the company must be owned by Thai nationals, and further requirements such as a minimum capital investment and employment of Thai staff for obtaining a work permit were highlighted.
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Enrico *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you for answer my question. 🙂
Daniel ************
you need 51% thai shareholders - min 3 shareholders - for a wp at least 2 mio base capital and 3-4 thai employees under sso per work permit ....
Marco *********
Yes. You can be shareholder
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