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What are the requirements for a Polish citizen to open a restaurant in Ao Nang with a Thai partner?
Good morning from England. I looking for advice. I would like to open restaurant in Ao Nang with my partner who is Thai, Im Polish citizen and would like to know what I need to do it, could anyone help me with some information, Thank you very much
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An inquiry from a Polish citizen seeking advice on opening a restaurant in Ao Nang with a Thai partner, discussing visa requirements, the necessity of hiring Thai staff, and ownership regulations. Comments provide insights on business strategy, the need for a work permit, and the importance of proper company structure to protect interests.
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Alastair ********************
You can own 49% of a company, however you do not really want the other 51% to be owned by one individual. That 51% should really be spread across 2 or 3 individuals to protect your interests.
This article discusses Thailand Foreign Business Act and should be a good starting point for your considerations.
This article discusses Thailand Foreign Business Act and should be a good starting point for your considerations.
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Artur *************
OPThank you very much
Alastair ********************
@Artur ************
no worriesHenrik *****
It won’t be you that opens the restaurant, but your partner, since you can’t work in a restaurant, only be the financee.
Artur *************
OP@Henrik ****
this was i cheked already as Head chef i can
Richard ********
@Artur ************
Hej Arthur napisz do mnieArtur *************
OP@Richard *******
i wrote to youHenrik *****
There would need to be a number of Thai staff in the compagny, to allow 1 foreigner, and the salery for the foreigner has to have a salery of 30.000 - 50.000 Baht / month, which would be very high for a start-up business.
Artur *************
OP@Frank *********
thank you for your advice i thought it will be like that for now
Frank **********
@Artur ************
you cannot legally be married in Thailand unless they pass that bill that Brandon mentioned. Thailand will not recognize your marraige even if you get married before you arrive.Artur *************
OP@Henrik ****
So if my boyfriend become my husband and we will hire 4 thai peopel i could work in our restaurant, or we could hire chefs give them training and i will be only financial erson but in this case i will need as well work premit ?Artur *************
OP@Henrik ****
oh ok i understandHenrik *****
No, I always write in the group, so all of the group can benefit from the answers, and not a single person.
It may also make others interested to give comments, which will give a broader set of views.
That is actualy the mening of facebook groups, to give as many as possibel access to information.
It may also make others interested to give comments, which will give a broader set of views.
That is actualy the mening of facebook groups, to give as many as possibel access to information.
Artur *************
OP@Henrik ****
can i write directly to you?Pascal ********
Ao Nang the high season is short with a long low season, make sure you have the perfect location
Artur *************
OPI will be there in end of may and with my boyfriend we will look for good place
Brandon ************
@Artur ************
rules are easier for a foreigner married to a Thai. If the marriage equality bill passes you may be able to use that to your advantage if you get married. Otherwise you'll need at least 4 Thai employees in order to get a work permit.
Kool *******
@Artur ************
the business also needs at least bt2million in registered capital, and the 4 Thai employees you pay wages, and social security on, in order to qualify for your work permit. One of those employees must be your licensed accountant, as that is a restricted occupation for Thais only. There are monthly, and quarterly reports, and payments the licensed accountant must sign off on.Brandon ************
@Artur ************
it's not quite that simple but yes that's the general idea. And your boyfriend can be one of the employees too. You'd be best to consult a lawyer thoughArtur *************
OP@Brandon ***********
so if i will do that with my partner and i will hire 4 thai peopel i should get work premit as one of the owners with 49% of share ?Pascal ********
@Artur ************
Good luck
Roberto *********
Make it a Polish restaurant. We need some different food here in Thailand!
Artur *************
OPi have already plan for it and it will call tast of europ and yes polish will be as well;)
Daniel *****
@Artur ************
great, I love the spelling, very thai style.Artur *************
OP@Daniel ****
sorry I'm not english I'm Polish so its still bad writing for me 😅Roberto *********
@Artur ************
Excellent! I went to this one is Posnan a few years ago. The food was fantastic! Copy their menu and I will fly from Bangkok just to visit your restaurant*****************************************
Nigel **************
Much better way is to think how can your partner open a restaurant?
Artur *************
OPSo if he will open on his name how i can be there ?
Nigel **************
@Artur ************
that will be much more difficult and I dunno how toActivity
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