Registering a company under the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is a strategic move for businesses looking to leverage Thailand’s pro-business policies and incentives. The BOI serves as a gateway for foreign and domestic investors to tap into Thailand’s robust economy, skilled workforce, and attractive investment environment. This process involves meeting certain criteria, adhering to […]
Sales contracts serve as the foundation for business transactions, outlining the terms and conditions of a sale between parties. In Thailand, as in any jurisdiction, careful review of sales contracts is crucial to ensuring that both parties understand their rights, obligations, and the potential risks involved. A comprehensive review helps prevent disputes, promotes transparency, and […]
In Thailand, criminal litigation can be complicated. However, a knowledgeable local attorney will ensure that the process goes smoothly and that clients are aware of what to expect at each stage. Thailand has thousands of organic laws and regulations, including the Constitution, the Criminal Code, and numerous other acts. There are 96 First Instance Courts […]
Fathers in Thailand do not acquire rights over their children by law unless they are legitimised. Without legitimation, a child’s mother receives full custody and control. Legitimated children are eligible to inherit from their parents, use the father’s surname and travel abroad. To acquire legitimation, the father must submit an application to the local district […]
Parents are obligated by law to provide for their children, including giving them proper education and taking care of them in case of sickness. This is commonly known as Child Support. It is not very common in Thailand for fathers with custody rights to request support from their biological fathers. In fact, unmarried biological fathers […]
Child custody is the legal right and responsibility to care for a child. It can be settled in a divorce agreement if the divorce is by mutual consent or by the judge’s decision if it is contested. Thai courts consider the best interests of the children. This includes the parents’ behavior and child development issues. […]
There are many reasons to end a marriage and there are various ways to do so under Thai law. One way is by registering a divorce on mutual consent. Most couples prefer to settle issues regarding their children and property privately as opposed to going to court for a contested divorce. However, when compromise cannot […]
Registering a Company Under the Thailand Board of Investment offers foreign investors a number of tax and non-tax incentives. These benefits vary according to the business category. Business owners can expect to know if their forms are approved in between forty and ninety working days. They will also be informed when they can start operating […]
The US-Thai Treaty of Amity provides a number of benefits for American citizens looking to establish businesses in Thailand. GPS Legal has extensive experience with registering companies under the US-Thai Amity treaty. The primary benefit is that US businesses enjoy ‘national treatment’, meaning they can maintain majority ownership or own a Thai company without having […]
Setting up a Representative Office in Thailand is an attractive option for foreign companies who want to evaluate the market without having to establish a subsidiary. However, it is important to understand the requirements involved before deciding to establish one. A Representative Office is not allowed to earn revenue and cannot enter into purchase orders […]
