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What are the requirements for applying for a visa as a sole proprietor in Thailand?

Sole Proprietorship Thai Visa Business Registration Proof of Business Freelancing in Thailand Tax Returns

Anonymous *************

asked Nov 12, 2024

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Has anyone applied as a sole proprietor? I have my own company but I’m not incorporated. I’m curious to know if someone got approved and what the proof of business letter looked like.

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Users are inquiring about the process of applying for a Thai visa as a sole proprietor without incorporation. One user advises that proof of income via tax returns should suffice, while another shares that a letter from a long-term client confirming freelance work was adequate for their application.

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Ryan *******

I got a long-term client to issue a letter saying I have worked for them as a freelancer since 2011. All I needed.

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

@Ryan ******

my only concern there is my money isn’t in my business bank it’s in my personal savings bc higher interest

2 years ago

Toni *******

Anonymous participant thats what they want to see, personal account

2 years ago

Deepak *******

@Ryan ******

I am thinking about faking a long term client to write me a letter for freelance work. Hope that works for me. Do I have to show deposit from the client? If so, I can send money to my daughter and she can do an ACH transaction over a six month period. Is that going to work? I am devising a long term plan because I would apply in the US in May. Now I am in the information gathering phase.

2 years ago

Ryan *******

@Deepak ******

, I would strongly advise against faking anything. I also had to show a bank statement (3 months) where my monthly payouts from said client appeared.

2 years ago

Deepak *******

@Ryan ******

Already sent $1000 to my daughter (for purchasing her services for my business), and she will send that to me for purchasing services from my business. I will keep doing this till May next year, when I will apply. Cheers.

2 years ago

John **********

If you can show that you pay tax on the income you earn via a tax return you should be fine

2 years ago

Deepak *******

@John *********

What about if I show a loss and only revenues of $1000/month?

2 years ago

John **********

@Deepak ******

no idea but at least you'd be showing you officially are recognised by the tax authorities in your home country

2 years ago