Company registration in Thailand
Register a company in Thailand, with warehouse and e-commerce ready
Thailand caps foreign ownership at 49% in most businesses, but there are legal routes to more, such as a Foreign Business License or BOI promotion. We choose the right structure, run the registration and set up your warehouse and online stores. We also have an office in Songkhla.
Key rules at a glance
| Company type | Private limited company (Co., Ltd.) |
|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | Normally up to 49% foreign under the Foreign Business Act. 100% is possible with a Foreign Business License, BOI promotion or the US-Thai Treaty of Amity. |
| Minimum capital | No fixed minimum for every case. THB 2 million registered capital per work permit, with at least 25% paid up. |
| Local requirements | Foreigners can be directors but need a work permit to work in Thailand. A registered office is required. |
| Typical timeline | About 2 to 4 weeks, not counting a Foreign Business License or BOI approval. |
| Corporate tax | 20% standard. Qualifying SMEs pay 0% up to THB 300,000 of profit and 15% up to THB 3 million. |
Summary as of October 2026. Rules change and depend on your business activity, so we confirm them for your case before you start.
How the setup works
- Reserve the company name and file the Memorandum of Association
- Secure a registered office and hold the statutory meeting
- Pay in at least 25% of the capital
- Register with the Department of Business Development (DBD)
- Get the tax ID, social security, bank account and VAT if needed
Documents you prepare
- Passport or ID of directors and shareholders
- Office lease and house registration of the office
- Signed meeting minutes and shareholder list
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
What 11 Brotherhood handles for you
One door for the whole journey: the company, the people on the ground, the warehouse and the online store.
We file the company with the registry, handle the name, deed and licences, and keep you compliant after day one.
Your Butler on the ground covers the local roles the law asks for, joins local meetings and solves problems for you.
Bookkeeping, tax filing and annual reports, built to keep your tax as efficient as the law allows.
Store and ship stock from our shared warehouse instead of renting your own from day one.
We open and run your stores on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada, with local content, livestream and affiliates.
We prepare your documents and accompany you through corporate bank account opening.
Good to know for e-commerce sellers
- VAT registration is required once revenue passes THB 1.8 million; virtual offices are not accepted for VAT.
- Importers register with Customs, and food, cosmetics and medical devices need Thai FDA registration.
- The right foreign-ownership route depends on your activity, so we check it before registering.
Questions founders ask
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Thai company?
Usually up to 49%. Full ownership is possible through a Foreign Business License, BOI promotion or the US-Thai Treaty of Amity.
How long does registration take?
About 2 to 4 weeks for the company. A Foreign Business License or BOI approval takes longer.
Do I need capital in Thailand?
There is no single minimum, but each work permit needs THB 2 million registered capital with at least 25% paid up.
Can I sell on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada Thailand?
Yes. We open and run your local stores and ship from our shared warehouse once the company is ready.
What is the corporate tax in Thailand?
20% standard, with lower rates for qualifying small companies.
Ready to open the door?
Tell the founder what you sell and where you want to go. You get a clear plan, timeline and quote on WhatsApp.
Other country guides
Sources: emerhub.com · taxsummaries.pwc.com · tilleke.com