Category: Company Law
Steps for Company Registration in Thailand
Under Thai laws, companies are classified as follows: Sole proprietorship; Partnership; and Limited Company. On one hand, sole proprietorship in Thailand is similar to sole business ownership common in United States. Thai Partnership, on the other hand, is just like any other partnership which may either be ordinary or limited. Lastly, a limited company in [...]
Eligibility and Rights of a Patent Holder in Thailand
Who are eligible to apply for a patent application in Thailand? The following classes of persons are eligible to apply: 1) Thai nationals; and 2) foreign nationals under the reciprocity rule. This rule allows foreign nationals of those countries who confer the same privilege to Thai nationals to file a patent application in Thailand. So [...]
Property Lease in Thailand
Considerations for lease agreements in Thailand: Given the substantial issues relating to foreigners owning a freehold interest in Thai land, a more viable option for people wanting to have a legal and long term interest in property is done through lease agreements. There are however a number of pitfalls to be aware of, much of [...]
Utilizing the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (Continuation…)
What criteria must companies fulfill in order to be eligible to use the TAFTA? In order to enjoy the special privileges enabled by the TAFTA, the company in question must be eligible to apply for a Business Operations Certificate Section 10 of the Foreign Business Act. Within Section 10 is an outline for the criteria [...]
Utilizing the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Pursuant to the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement, Australians are subject to special privileges which non-Australian foreigners in Thailand may not otherwise be granted. What is the Thai-Australia Free Trade Agreement? In 2003, Australia and Thailand announced intentions to enter into a free trade agreement, which resulted in the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) becoming operational [...]
Hotel Business in Thailand
Most of the time, starting a hotel as a business in Thailand is a very profitable undertaking; however it is subject to quite a significant amount of regulation. Step 1: Business registration and Ownership While a Thai national may register any form of business entity, a private company limited is the most suitable form of entity for foreigners. The [...]
US – Thai Treaty of Amity Company
The U.S. – Thailand Amity Treaty has promoted U.S. Thai trade relations since 1966. The treaty requires the Thai government to give businesses owned and run by American investors national treatment. This exempts American businesses from most of the regulations mandated by the Alien Business Law of 1972. For a company to be eligible for [...]
U.S. Firm Applying for a Trademark in Thailand
While your U.S. trademark may be recognized in Thailand, little if any protection is available. However, U.S. companies are eligible to register their trademarks in Thailand. To be eligible the business or its agent, which may be a local attorney, must have an address in Thailand. Although talks are underway, Thailand is not yet part [...]
U.S. Firm Applying for a Patent in Thailand
U.S. firms are eligible to apply for patent protection in Thailand, although if the invention was made in the U.S. you must file an initial patent application there first. If the invention was made in the U.S., you cannot file in Thailand until you receive a foreign filing license or 6 months after filing whichever [...]
