This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Can I operate a business in hospitality on a retirement visa if I have a Thai shareholder?
Nov 17, 2024
a year ago
Carsten ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERIf i want to do business in hospitality , but not work and I have a 51% Thai shareholder, can i do that on a retirement visa or does it has to be a business visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A person with a retirement visa can have a 51% Thai shareholder and be a part owner of a business, but they cannot engage in any work activities, including basic tasks like opening the door. While they can oversee the business, direct involvement is not permitted. Retired persons married to Thai citizens may have different working rights.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted Retirement Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Carsten ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks very much guys… so, a retirement visa would be the best option obviously
Chris *******
As a business partner you are legally able to "oversee" BUT not actually work in your business on a retirement visa.
Many blur that line without issue.
Many blur that line without issue.
Steven *******
A retired person married to a Thai can legally work.
John **********
@Steven ******
only if they have a Non-O based on marriage and get a work permit. If they have a Non-O based on retirement they can't work, whether married or notSteven *******
@John *********
TrueReply to
Steven *******
Reply
John **********
You can be a part owner of a business on a retirement visa but you can't do any work in the business, not even opening the door
Phil ******
@Carsten **********
can't on RETIREMENT VISA OR EXTENSIONReply to
Phil ******
Reply
3 comments
2 years ago
11 comments
2 years ago
16 comments
2 years ago
60 comments
2 years ago
14 comments
3 years ago
6 comments
4 years ago
2 comments
4 years ago
7 comments
4 years ago
29 comments
4 years ago
5 comments
5 years ago
20 comments
5 years ago
10 comments
5 years ago
6 comments
5 years ago
4 comments
6 years ago
5 comments
6 years ago
5 comments
6 years ago
20 comments
8 years ago
3 comments
8 years ago
10 comments
8 years ago
15 comments
8 years ago
9 comments
8 years ago
3 comments
8 years ago
Can a Thai citizen owning 51% of a company provide a foreign partner with a work permit in Thailand?
21 comments
8 years ago
13 comments
8 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.