{"id":9103,"date":"2025-05-02T09:10:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fdi.co.th\/?p=9103"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:10:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T04:10:23","slug":"%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%b0%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%a9%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%95%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fdi.co.th\/en\/blog\/%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%b0%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%a9%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%95%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%95\/","title":{"rendered":"How to register a foreign company in Thailand? FDI offers a complete, one-stop service!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What steps are required to register a foreign company to do business in Thailand?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>

Conducting business in Thailand must bring benefits to the country and its people, including investment, employment, technology transfer, and other areas. At the outset,<\/span>the business must be legal and comply with the Foreign Business Act,<\/span><\/a> which prohibits foreigners from engaging in certain types of business and allows others only with proper licenses or certifications, depending on the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>

The next step, if a foreign investor is involved, is to determine the type of investment\u2014whether the foreign ownership is up to 49% or 50% or more. If a foreigner holds more than 50% or the majority, additional documentation and registration procedures are required.<\/span> However, these steps and paperwork become much easier when you consult us\u2014let FDI handle the process for you!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>

\u00a0Types of company registration with both foreign and Thai shareholders.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

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Important to know! Company registration requires at least 2 shareholders.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Read more about applying for FBL and BOI, what you need to know.<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>

For company registration with foreign shareholders, there are two cases:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>

1. Foreign ownership up to 49%:<\/b> In this case, the company is considered Thai-owned and can operate in all business types. A Thai partner must hold the majority of shares. This scenario involves relatively simple registration procedures, as the foreign ownership is less than that of the Thai shareholder.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

2.Foreign ownership over 50%: <\/b>In this case, the company is considered foreign-owned, as foreigners hold the majority of shares. This requires obtaining a Foreign Business License (FBL) or BOI approval, and complying with legal restrictions that prohibit foreigners from engaging in certain business types (or require special permission under Lists 2 and 3 of the Foreign Business Act). However, obtaining BOI promotion can provide additional benefits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Can a foreigner hold 100% of the shares in a company?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

Foreigners cannot hold 100% of shares in a Thai company if the business falls under restricted categories according to the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (FBA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

However, foreigners can hold 100% of the shares in cases where:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>