How can I find Thai employees to obtain a business visa and work permit in Thailand?

Business Visa Work Permit Thai National Employment Social Security Visa Requirements Employment Laws in Thailand Finding Thai Employees

Aug 9, 2023

a year ago

Jackson *******

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Question about Business Visa/Work Permit:

I know for a work permit to be issued, I would need to employ 4 thai nationals and pay their social security. I also know it's possible and common to only pay their social security.

I'm curious how people go about finding thai's to go along with this? Would they need to be unemployed or are thai's able to receive social security twice (from me and their regular employment). Would this be something, for example, that I would post in a thai group in my local area or is this usually an agent/accountant thing?

Any experience or suggestions most appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post inquires about the process of hiring Thai nationals to meet the requirements for obtaining a business visa and work permit in Thailand. The question highlights concerns about the need for 4 Thai employees, social security payment, and the legality of employing individuals who may also have other jobs. Comments suggest consulting with Thai lawyers, accountants, and noted the necessity of having 2 million baht in registered capital, as well as compliance with other business regulations.

Stefan ************

Not so easy if you're registering your own company. 2 MTHB paid up capital, Register VAT, pay minimum wage (full time employment, part time doesn't count), pay personal income tax, have rental agreement for business premises. They come and audit your company. Just to name a few of the requirements. (Experience gathered in Chonburi/Rayong).

a year ago

Terry ********

I think you all are confusing “work permit” and business visa. I would think that all you need for a work permit is for someone to hire you. A business visa on the other hand, might have the requirements that are being talked about.

a year ago

Stefan ************

@Terry *******

for the business visa to be issued (at Thai embassy abroad), the sponsoring Thai company needs to fullfil same conditions.

a year ago

Terry ********

@Stefan ***********

I see.

a year ago

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Terry ********

Jackson *******

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@Terry *******

Yeah, I'm quite clear about the difference. And I'm asking about a Business Visa for My business (so no hiring of me) which means I need a Work Permit, which needs 4 employees. So following that, I'm asking about the 4 employees.

a year ago

Terry ********

@Jackson ******

so if you have a business visa, you need a work permit as well?

a year ago

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Terry ********

Kool *******

Not just the Thai employees, but you also need at least 2million baht in registered capital for each work permit, and you only own 49% of your business. Siam-Legal.com can get you on the right track legally. You also need a licensed Thai accountant, as that's a restricted occupation, and you need their signature to file your different business taxes.

a year ago

Jackson *******

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@Kool ******

Siam Legal's contact form is broken, keeps saying the captcha is incorrect..... 🤦🏻‍♂️

a year ago

Kool *******

@Jackson ******

just call them

a year ago

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Kool *******