So I found this group after doing some digging and so here's the situation. I recently started a new digital marketing company. I have a business partner, who doesn't have an official designation in the business yet. This partner may just be listed as a contractor or something similar, depending on what we decide to do. It's an LLC for now. We want to come to Thailand for a year, really build our company as it seems like a great place to meet other entrepreneurs, save money and let other potential partners come visit.
Is the only way to do this through IGLU or is there a way we can avoid paying those fees and just rent a house to work out of?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original post inquires about the best way for a US citizen with a new LLC and an unofficial business partner to live and work in Thailand for a year, particularly focusing on avoiding high fees associated with the IGLU program. The comments provide various insights, suggesting legal avenues for forming a Thai company, cautioning against working without appropriate visas, and mentioning the Amity Treaty as a potential to ease the visa process.