Legal and business

Setting up in Thailand means dealing with company law, the foreign business rules, work permits and a lease. Our guide to registering a company explains the steps.

Choosing a law firm

Lawyers in Thailand are licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand, and you can ask any lawyer for their licence number. Ask who will handle your file, whether they read and write English, and for a written fee quote that lists government fees separately from professional fees.

Office space

A company needs a registered address, and work permit applications usually need a real office. Buildings near the BTS and MRT interchanges in Asok and Silom make it easier to recruit staff from across the city. Serviced offices and coworking spaces can supply a registered address for a new company, but check with your adviser that the space will satisfy the labour office.

We have not published listings in this section yet. They will be added once each one has been checked. Until then, the guides and checks on this page apply to any provider you consider.