Business in Thailand · 20+ years of experience
Register your Thai company — legally, no nominee shareholders
Since 2026, Thai shareholders are checked against their bank statements. We build a structure that stands up to any check.
- Choosing a structure: Thai company 49/51, BOI, Foreign Business License, US Treaty of Amity
- DBD registration, tax ID, VAT, social security
- Accounting and visas in one place
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The 2026 rules
1 January 2026
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Thai shareholders are checked.
Since 1 January 2026, Thai shareholders in companies with foreign participation must confirm payment for their shares with 3 months of bank statements.
Source: Forvis Mazars; TCIJ
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Checks in 12 provinces.
Including Bangkok, Phuket and Chonburi (Pattaya).
Source: Forvis Mazars; TCIJ
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Penalties.
Under the Foreign Business Act — up to 3 years in prison and a fine of 100,000 to 1,000,000 THB.
Source: Forvis Mazars; TCIJ
What you need to register a company
The key conditions under DBD rules and the Foreign Business Act. Checked on 17 October 2026.
Requirements change. We check them against official sources before every application.
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At least two promoters
Promoters must be individuals aged 12 or over, Thai or foreign. Each one subscribes for at least one share.
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A director and an office in Thailand
You need at least one director and an office address in Thailand with a house registration code. If 5 or more companies are already registered at that address, the DBD asks for extra documents.
Source: DBD
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Capital in shares of at least 5 THB
The capital is divided into shares of equal value, with a par value of at least 5 THB. Shareholders pay at least 25% of the share value before registration.
Source: DBD
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50% or more foreign-owned: special rules
Such a company counts as foreign under the Foreign Business Act. Activities in List 1 of the Act are closed to foreigners. Activities in Lists 2 and 3 need permission: a certificate through BOI or an international treaty such as the US Treaty of Amity, or a Foreign Business License.
Source: DBD
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Minimum capital for a foreign company
At least 2 million THB. For activities under a Foreign Business License — at least 25% of the average annual expenses for the first 3 years, and no less than 3 million THB per business.
Source: Ministerial Regulation on minimum capital, 2019 (DBD)
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Thai shareholders prove their payment
Since 1 August 2026, this applies if foreigners hold less than 50% of the capital, or if there are no foreign shareholders but a director with signing authority is foreign. Each Thai shareholder shows bank statements for the 3 months before paying for their shares. They must show a withdrawal or transfer matching the amount and date of payment. You also need a statement for the account that received the money and an explanation letter on the DBD form.
Source: DBD Order No. 2/2569
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Auditor and annual accounts
You name a licensed auditor when you register. Each year the audited financial statements are approved at a shareholders' meeting within 4 months of the year-end and filed with the DBD within one month of approval.
Source: DBD
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Online filing only
Since 1 July 2026, new companies can only be registered through the DBD Biz Regist system; paper applications at the counter are no longer accepted. We prepare and file the application and tell you who signs what and how.
Source: Ministry of Commerce of Thailand
Which structure fits you
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Thai company (49% foreign)
For businesses with real Thai partners.
Choose - 02
100% foreign-owned company
Through BOI, a Foreign Business License (FBL) or the US Treaty of Amity.
Learn more - 03
Representative or regional office
For companies based abroad.
Choose - 04
Already have a company?
We'll check it against the 2026 rules.
Learn more
Documents for registration
From promoters, shareholders and directors
- Passport copies for foreigners and ID card copies for Thai participants
- Details of promoters, directors and shareholders: address, age, nationality, occupation, passport or ID card number, number of shares
- Which directors sign for the company and how: alone or jointly
- Details of two witnesses for the memorandum of association
- Power of attorney, if a representative files the documents
- Signing abroad: signature certified at a Thai embassy or consulate, or by a person who certifies signatures under local law, such as a notary
About the company
- Company name — reserved with the DBD; the memorandum is filed within 30 days of name approval
- Business objectives
- Office address with its house registration code, plus a location map
- Registered capital and number of shares
- Name and licence number of the licensed auditor, and their fee
- Company email and phone, and website if you have one
- Company seal design — if the directors' signing powers require a seal
Payment of capital
- Receipts issued by the company for each shareholder's share payment
- If foreigners hold less than 50%, or there are no foreign shareholders but a director with signing authority is foreign: 3 months of bank statements from each Thai shareholder before the share payment
- In the same case: a statement for the account that received the share payments and an investment explanation letter on the DBD form
- If capital exceeds 5 million THB: extra documents under DBD Order No. 1/2567
Based on DBD checklists as of October 2026. We prepare the DBD forms ourselves: memorandum, application, shareholder list and minutes of the statutory meeting. The exact list depends on your structure — tell us about your plans and we'll send a checklist for your case.
Send documents for a check
Company registration prices
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Company registration
- Our fee
- from 28,000 THB
- Government fee (paid separately)
- from 5,900 THB
- Name check and reservation
- Articles of association
- DBD registration
- Tax ID
- Company seal
Timeline: 7–14 business days
Choose this package - Most popular
Company + 3 months of accounting
- Our fee
- from 45,000 THB
- Everything in Company registration
- Bookkeeping and monthly tax returns for 3 months
- VAT registration, if needed
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Company + Non-B + work permit
- Our fee
- from 60,000 THB
- Everything in Company registration
- Company check against work permit requirements
- Non-B visa
- Work permit
Pay in stages
30% at the start, 70% after the result. Longer projects are paid by contract stages.
Guarantee
If an application is refused because of our mistake, we refund our fee in full. We guarantee the process, not the authority's decision.
Trust you can verify
- 20+ years in Thailand
- 3 months of Thai shareholders' bank statements
- 2M THB minimum capital of a foreign company
We work with
- Immigration Bureau
- Department of Business Development (DBD)
- Revenue Department
- Ministry of Labour
- Banks
How we work
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Step 1
Request
Take the quiz or message us — we reply within 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Case review and price
We choose a legal company structure and quote a price.
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Step 3
Documents
We check and reserve the company name and prepare the articles of association.
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Step 4
Filing and support
DBD registration and tax ID. Some stages can be done under a power of attorney — we'll tell you when you need to come in.
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Step 5
Result
A registered company, a tax ID and a company seal.
Find your solution in 1 minute
Answer a few questions — a specialist will send you options with prices.
- Available every day Reply within 15 minutes, 9:00–21:00, case status in a Telegram bot.
- Price before we start Our fee and the government fee as separate lines. Pay in stages.
- No grey schemes We don't sell nominees, rent out deposits or promise "100% approval".
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What will the company do?
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What foreign share do you need?
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Do you need visas and work permits?
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Which city?
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- Confidential
- Reply within 15 minutes
- Price before we start
How we differ from a typical agent
| Criterion | Sabai Legal | Typical agent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Fixed, published on the site | "Message us and we'll quote" |
| Government fees | Shown as a separate line | Hidden in the total |
| Payment | In stages | 100% upfront |
| Company structure | Legal, no nominees | Nominee shareholders |
| Response | 15 minutes, 7 days a week | "On business days" |
| Case status | In a Telegram bot | Only by phone |
| Language with authorities | Thai, in person | Through an interpreter |
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company?
Yes, in some cases: through BOI, a Foreign Business License or the US Treaty of Amity. We will find the legal route for you.
How many shareholders do I need?
A Thai private limited company needs at least two. If foreigners hold 49% or less, the remaining shares must belong to real Thai shareholders with confirmed payment.
Can I use a nominee Thai partner?
No. It breaks the law, and since 2026 such schemes are being actively uncovered. We don't work that way.
What do I need after registration?
Monthly reporting, VAT (if turnover exceeds 1.8 million THB a year), social security for staff and an annual audit. We can take this on — see our Accounting service.
How long does registration take?
7–14 business days once the documents are ready.
Can I set up a company remotely?
Some stages can be done under a power of attorney. We'll tell you when you need to come in person.
How much registered capital do I need?
The capital is split into shares with a par value of at least 5 THB, and at least 25% is paid before registration. If foreigners hold 50% or more, the minimum capital is 2 million THB, or 3 million THB per business for activities under a Foreign Business License. Work permits have their own requirements — we'll work them out for your plan.
What government fees are paid at registration?
The DBD charges 500 THB to register the memorandum of association and 5,000 THB to register the company. Stamp duty is 200 THB for the memorandum and 200 THB for articles of association, if you have them. We show government fees as a separate line from our fee.
What do Thai shareholders have to show?
DBD Order No. 2/2569 has applied since 1 August 2026. If foreigners hold less than 50% of the capital, or there are no foreign shareholders but a director with signing authority is foreign, each Thai shareholder shows bank statements for the 3 months before paying for their shares. They must show a withdrawal or transfer matching the amount and date of payment. We check the statements before filing.
How do I sign the documents if I'm abroad?
Under DBD rules, if you don't sign before the registrar, a signature made abroad is certified by an officer of a Thai embassy or consulate, or by someone who can certify signatures under that country's law, such as a notary. We'll explain the procedure for your country and check the documents before you send them.
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