I’m Starting or Investing in a Business
Understand company structures, ownership rules, licensing, and investment risks before committing your money.
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Build and Protect Your Business in Thailand.
We help Thai and international business owners assess legal and financial risks, structure partnerships, review agreements, and protect their interests when starting or investing in Thailand.
Thai & English communication. Practical legal guidance. Business-focused solutions.
Company FormationPlan Your Thai Business
Corporate ComplianceUnderstand Key Obligations
Contracts & TransactionsCareful Legal Review
Business DisputesExplore Practical Options
Guidance for every stage
Where Are You in Your Business Journey?
I Have a Thai or Foreign Business Partner
Protect your interests with clear shareholder rights, director authority, contracts, and business responsibilities.
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Get guidance on contracts, compliance, company changes, shareholder concerns, and commercial risks.
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Different Languages. Different Expectations. One Clear Understanding.
When Thai and international business partners work together, misunderstandings can put investments and relationships at risk. We help clarify the agreements, responsibilities, and legal implications before you commit.
Thai & English Contracts
Know what you’re signing.
Shareholder Rights
Understand who controls what.
Investment Protection
Identify risks before paying.
Clear Communication
Understand your legal options.
Understand the agreement before you sign it.
Practical support for doing business in Thailand
Business & Corporate Law Services
From company formation and foreign investment to shareholder protection, contracts, and commercial disputes, explore how we may assist.
Company Formation & Business Registration
Starting a business in Thailand? Understand the registration process, company structure, shareholder responsibilities, and initial legal requirements.
Discuss This ServiceForeign Business Ownership & Licensing
Explore applicable foreign ownership restrictions, Foreign Business Act considerations, licensing requirements, and lawful business structures.
Discuss This ServiceShareholder Agreements & Corporate Governance
Protect your investment through clearly defined shareholder rights, director authority, voting arrangements, and exit provisions.
Discuss This ServiceThe TSL Business Protection Approach
Good Business Decisions Start With Understanding the Legal Risks.
Understand Your Business
We listen to your plans, ownership arrangements, business relationships, and concerns.
Identify Legal Risks
We review the relevant structures, documents, restrictions, and potential areas of exposure.
Explain Your Options
We help you understand available approaches, legal requirements, and practical trade-offs.
Plan the Next Steps
We discuss the appropriate legal work, responsibilities, expected process, and professional fees.
Sometimes the best advice is to reconsider a proposed business arrangement before investing further.
A closer look before you commit
Investing in Thailand? Know Who Controls the Company Before You Transfer the Money.
Being listed as a shareholder does not always mean you have the decision-making authority you expect. Voting rights, director powers, banking arrangements, shareholder agreements, and applicable ownership restrictions all matter.
Before committing substantial funds, we help you understand the proposed company structure, your contractual protections, and the risks that deserve attention.
Understand who makes decisions, what your documents say, and which restrictions may apply.Bangkok · Thailand
Clear answers, practical next steps
Business Questions Clients Often Ask
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Thailand?
Sometimes, but not for every business. Foreign ownership and licensing requirements depend on the business activity, applicable laws and the specific circumstances. A review of the proposed activity and structure can help clarify which rules may apply. No eligibility or approval can be guaranteed.
Do I need a Thai shareholder to start a business?
That depends on the business activity, ownership structure and applicable restrictions. A Thai shareholder should only be included where the arrangement reflects genuine ownership and complies with Thai law. Nominee arrangements to get around foreign ownership rules are not a lawful solution.
What is the difference between being a shareholder and a company director?
Shareholders own shares and exercise rights set by law and the company’s documents, including voting on certain matters. Directors manage or represent the company within their authority and legal duties. The exact rights and powers depend on the company structure and governing documents.
How can I protect my investment when starting a business with a Thai partner?
Start by understanding the ownership and control structure, each party’s contributions, voting rights, director powers, banking arrangements and exit or dispute terms. Written agreements and company records should reflect the real arrangement and comply with applicable law. A legal review cannot remove every business risk.
Can TSL help review contracts written in both Thai and English?
We can help review bilingual commercial agreements and explain important differences in wording and practical effect. The appropriate review and legal advice depend on the document and matter, and work requiring legal advice is handled by appropriately qualified Thai lawyers.
What should I check before buying shares in an existing Thai company?
Consider reviewing company and ownership records, financial and tax information with suitable professionals, material contracts, licences, liabilities, disputes and the terms of the share purchase. The scope should be tailored to the transaction, and no review can guarantee that every risk will be identified.
Can my Thai company hire foreign employees and sponsor work permits?
A company may need to meet applicable immigration, employment and business requirements. The rules can depend on the employer, role, employee, business activity and current law. TSL can help identify relevant legal questions, but eligibility and approval are determined by the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
What happens if I have a disagreement with my business partner or another shareholder?
The options depend on the company documents, agreements, evidence, nature of the disagreement and applicable law. A review can help explain possible negotiation, dispute-resolution or legal steps, along with practical risks and costs. No particular remedy or result can be promised.
Before you invest, sign, or bring in a partner
Before You Invest, Sign, or Bring in a Business Partner — Understand Your Legal Position.
Whether you’re establishing a company, expanding your business, working with an overseas partner, or protecting an existing investment, our team can help you identify important legal considerations and discuss a practical way forward.