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How can I stay in Thailand indefinitely and start a business there?

Visa Types Business Setup Non-Immigrant B Visa Work Permit Thai Company Registration Financial Requirements Lawyers and Agents Elite Visa

Aug 10, 2022

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Anyone can give the advice for staying in Thailand indefinitely and also starting a business here? 

Any recommended agents, visas, procedures, etc

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To stay in Thailand indefinitely and start a business, you can register a company and obtain a Non-Immigrant B Visa to apply for a work permit. Minimum capital for the company is 2 million THB, and you need to hire at least 4 Thai staff for each work permit. Alternatives include options like marriage, retirement, investment, or adopting. It's advisable to consult a lawyer or immigration agent for guidance on procedures and to find reliable services.

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Siddhartha *********

i got Thai company- we do business consultancy and import/export. A normal Thai ltd company will cost 25k bhat for example ! Can message for details

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thank you

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John *********

have a look at

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website. They have been incorporating companies since 2006. Run by a British lawyer. Hope this assists.

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Todd *********

Elite visa lol

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Terary **********

There are several options available. Largely dependent on your Nationality and financial situation.

- Marriage

- Adopt

- Work

- Retire

- Invest

- Be moderately wealthy

- Perpetual Tourist

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Giorgio ******

As easy as 1+1 🤣

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David ***

any good source ?

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Shayne **********

can assist

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Yes you can do that easy way:

Register a company with dbd & vat entitlement.

Registered capital min 2 mil thb to cover your own sponsored work permit.

You will need to hire 4 thai staffs to get one work permit.

First you can enter into Thailand with a tourist Visa, after u register your own company, your company documents will sponsor you to get non immigrant b Visa which will allow you to apply for work permit.

Well better talk to a lawyer, they will do the best way.

All the best.

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Nick ****************

setup costs are about 350 to 400k depending on a few variables.

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no no, if goes through thai limited company formation it could be likely within 150 to 170k enough.

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Nick ****************

that’s great news. Can you recommend an Agent? Tia.

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UnionSpace @Ekamai

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@Nick ***************

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has good recommendations setting up companies in Thailand.

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