Answers to the most common questions about Thai law, business setup, visas, property, and legal services in Phuket — from our team at MIMAMI International Law Office.
Foreigners can establish a Thai Limited Company, a Branch Office, a Representative Office, or operate under BOI promotion or Treaty of Amity privileges. The most common structure is a Thai Limited Company. Learn more about company setup →
Standard Thai limited company registration typically takes 2–4 weeks including memorandum of association, statutory meeting, registration with the DBD, tax ID, VAT registration, and social security registration.
Costs vary by structure. A Thai Limited Company requires minimum registered capital of THB 2 million for work permit eligibility. Government fees, legal fees, and accounting setup are additional.
Common types include Business Visa (Non-B), Retirement Visa (Non-O), Marriage Visa (Non-O), Investment Visa, and the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa. View all visa services →
Yes, but requires a valid Non-B visa, a Thai employer, compliance with 4:1 Thai-to-foreign employee ratios, and THB 2 million minimum capital per work permit.
While not legally required, a lawyer provides essential protection through due diligence, title verification, contract review, and transfer management. Foreign ownership rules are complex. Learn about real estate services →
Yes, since 2016. Inherited assets exceeding THB 100 million are taxed at 5% for legal heirs and 10% for others. Learn about inheritance law →
Contact a lawyer immediately. You have the right to legal representation. Do not sign documents you don't understand. Request an interpreter. Contact your embassy. Emergency criminal defense →
These pages go deeper than the short FAQ answers and route directly to the cross-border situations our Phuket office handles most often.
Property structures, legal review, and common risks before paying a deposit.
Explore guide →Ownership rules, BOI paths, nominee risk, and pre-registration planning.
Explore guide →Eligibility, financial evidence, renewals, and compliance for retirement in Thailand.
Explore guide →First steps after arrest, interpreter rights, emergency contact, and urgent criminal-defense support.
Explore guide →Wills, probate, foreign heirs, and property transfer under Thai inheritance rules.
Explore guide →Powers of attorney, affidavits, certified copies, and legalization steps for international documents.
Explore guide →Mid-year financial statements and PND.51 corporate-tax estimate support for Thai companies.
Explore topic →Annual financial statements, statutory audit, and final tax-filing obligations.
Explore topic →Disputes, compensation claims, settlements, and court representation under Thai civil law.
Explore topic →Commercial disputes, breached contracts, and business-to-business enforcement issues.
Explore topic →Shareholder matters, governance, compliance, and board-level legal support for companies.
Explore topic →Employment contracts, termination, severance, and labor disputes for employers and staff.
Explore topic →Document certification, sworn signatures, and cross-border notarization support in Phuket.
Explore topic →Contact us directly for a personalized answer from our legal team. First consultations are available to discuss your specific situation.