Is there any foreign investor here? If I do not get an investor/elite visa, I intend to apply for a working visa as optional. From my understanding, If I want to start a tour company here, it appears that a local partnership with 51% ownership is required. The information I found online is quite out of date. Is this policy still in effect these days. Also, I discovered that there are numerous unregistered companies with no licenses operating tours in Thailand. (ex. [members only], [members only]/) Are the laws allowing this? They don't seem to be in any trouble. I'm looking for advice on starting a tour business in Thailand and I can't seek a clear information about it. What kind of visa and license do I need? I heard there is more than one license required. This is a little confusing.

Seeking referral for an attorney to set up a business under the Amity treaty from someone who has done it already.

what is the business partnership ratio (%) while setting up a company in thailand incase of 1) spouse company (thai wife and foreign husband)? Or incase of 2) without wife but other thai partner?

Does anyone here know: IF I start a business with my Thai gf and base it here in Thailand, even before it starts to make money, is that a valid basis to apply for either a non-B visa or the upcoming digital nomad visa or some other visa that allows me to live and work in Thailand for long periods of time?

Over the years I have seen and heard many horror stories from people purchasing property here in Thailand. Can anyone in this group share any positive experiences they have had with buying a home?

I understand the laws, I’m just curious about the people who are happy with their homes and have no regrets.

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?

I was told recently that as long as a Thai has 51% of the business and you the other 49% that they can get you a work permit visa etc.

Seemed far too simple to me. Anybody able to shed light on the matter?