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What are the options for setting up a self-employed company for online teaching in Thailand?

May 13, 2025
2 days ago
Matthew ********
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Hi all,

I am teaching business English on Preply, an online English language teaching platform. Has anyone any experience setting up in Thailand a self employed company?
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The post discusses the experience of teaching business English through Preply and the challenges related to setting up a self-employed business in Thailand. Comments highlight that online teachers can obtain the DTV visa, which is suitable for those working remotely, and remind the original poster about the limitations on foreign ownership of businesses in Thailand.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Andi ***********
There are Preply teachers in Thailand working online via the DTV. That's your best option.
Brandon ************
That doesn't make sense. You work remotely, there are visas for that. Why would you try to setup a company in Thailand when you're not actually working for Thai clients. And unless you're American, you can only own 49% of a company in Thailand, while Thai people must own 51%.
Arpan ******
@Brandon ***********
What other options does he have?
Brandon ************
@Arpan *****
DTV. LTR.
Arpan ******
@Brandon ***********
But that will require an investment.

Does BOI fit in that category?
Brandon ************
@Arpan *****
The remote worker LTR has no investment requirement. And the DTV was literally made for remote workers.
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