Thai Business Law for Foreign and Thai Business Owners

Advice and representation on company, contract and regulatory issues in Thailand, from a licensed Thai lawyer who explains the risks plainly before you commit.

Problems we handle

• Company set-up and structure: choosing a structure, Thai shareholder and nominee risks under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999), BOI and treaty options to discuss
• Nominee and shareholding problems: a “51/49” company where the Thai shareholder exists only on paper, or police or DBD inquiries
• Contracts: drafting and reviewing sale, supply, service, lease, distribution, employment and shareholder agreements, in English and Thai
• Commercial disputes: unpaid invoices, breach of contract, partner and shareholder disputes, from demand letter to court (see Civil Litigation)
• Licences and compliance: hotel and accommodation licensing, work permits and visas for business owners and staff
• Employment issues: termination, severance and Labour Court claims under the Labour Protection Act
• Property-related business matters: leases and due diligence for business premises

What to prepare

• A short summary: what the business does, who is involved and what you want to achieve
• Company documents: affidavit/company certificate, shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5), Memorandum and Articles
• Any contracts, invoices, correspondence or official notices relevant to the issue
• Names of the other parties (for our conflict check)
• Any deadline: a hearing date, a notice period, a licence or visa expiry

What you receive

• A candid assessment of your legal position and the main risks
• A written proposal within one business day after the consultation
• A named responsible lawyer once you engage us
• Clear documents in English, with Thai versions where Thai law or the authorities require them
• Your engagement letter sets out a scope of work tailored to your case and what will best serve your interests.

Related reading

• Thai Shareholder on Paper Only? How Nominee Raids Are Hitting Foreign Business Owners in 2026

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Fact-checked by Barrister Garn Tuntasatityanond, Barrister-at-Law and licensed Thai lawyer (Thailand Lawyer Licence No. 3417/2553), on 13 October 2026.