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Can I fully own a company in Thailand as a foreigner, and would it qualify me for a business visa?

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Dec 25, 2025

17 hours ago

Looking for a legal firm that specialises in moving companies from country of origin to Thailand.  (I would close the company in country of origin.  Legal firm would open the company in Thailand.  Help set up bank accounts.  Issue share certificates. Submit Accounting & company monthly & annual submissions.) Scope of business is passive income from software not dealing with any clients in Thailand.  I would like to know if this qualifies us for business visas.  100% owned by foreigner.  Happy to pay company & personal tax in Thailand.

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The user is seeking a legal firm to assist with relocating a company to Thailand, including tasks like opening a business, setting up bank accounts, and managing accounting. They query about fully owning the business as a foreigner while generating passive income and if this qualifies for a business visa, despite receiving comments suggesting that foreign ownership is limited to 49% and additional requirements for work permits.

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All that fuss and cost and OP is coming to FaceBook for advice?

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Lol. Not a chance you can own 100% of a Thai company. You are limited to 49% so need to find some Thai partners (not just nominees) to own the other 51%. Then you also need to employ 4 Thai workers for every work permit. Why not leave your company where it is and apply for a workation DTV if you want to come to Thailand

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