Practice Areas

Thai Chinese Law Firm provides structured legal and compliance support for Chinese enterprises across investment, operations, licensing, employment, asset transactions, and dispute resolution in Thailand.

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Core Practice Areas

Corporate Investment & Structuring

Statutory company incorporation and articles of association customization governed by DBD.

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Company IncorporationArticles CustomizationShareholder Agreements

Thailand Company Registration & Investment Structuring

Before incorporating a company in Thailand, investors must first assess whether the proposed business activities involve foreign ownership restrictions, while simultaneously designing the shareholding structure, director authority, signing rules, articles of association, and tax registration pathway. Thai Chinese Law Firm, drawing on practical experience with Chinese enterprises entering Thailand, assists clients in establishing robust company incorporation and operational compliance frameworks built on genuine capital contributions, bona fide business cooperation, and lawful governance documentation.

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Thailand company registration pathway and business scope compliance assessmentPreliminary evaluation of foreign shareholding ratio and FBL / BOI / FBC pathwaysDesign of articles of association, shareholder agreements, and director authority provisionsCompany registration documents, promoter documents, and DBD registration supportTax identification number, VAT registration, and basic tax registration coordinationAdvance planning for registered capital, position structuring, and foreign national work permit requirementsCompliance review of existing company shareholding structures, nominee shareholding risks, and governance documents

Thailand BOI Investment Promotion Application

Thailand's BOI investment promotion is applicable to projects aligned with Thailand's investment promotion policy direction, commonly seen in advanced manufacturing, digital technology, new energy, electronics, auto parts, food processing, R&D, and regional headquarters. Applying for BOI requires systematic assessment of project category, investment composition, equipment lists, production processes, personnel arrangements, and subsequent operational obligations. Thai Chinese Law Firm assists Chinese enterprises in evaluating the BOI pathway based on case-specific project materials and lawfully preparing application documents and subsequent compliance arrangements.

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Preliminary assessment of BOI applicability and investment promotion categoryLegal compliance review of investment plans, project descriptions, production processes, and equipment listsAssistance in preparing BOI application materials and regulatory authority communication responsesMaterial preparation and presentation support for BOI interviews or project briefing sessionsLegal interpretation of BOI approval conditions, certificate content, and subsequent obligationsSupport for foreign expert visas, work permits, and Single Window-related procedures under BOI projectsCoordination review of industrial land, factory permits, environmental, tax, and employment compliance for BOI projectsSupport for BOI-approved enterprises in address changes, capacity adjustments, equipment modifications, and annual compliance matters

Thailand Foreign Business License (FBL)

In Thailand, foreign-invested enterprises engaging in certain services, trading, consulting, equipment leasing, after-sales technical services, or other restricted business activities may need to evaluate whether they involve the Foreign Business License (FBL), Foreign Business Certificate (FBC), BOI project certificate, or other industry licenses. Thai Chinese Law Firm assists Chinese-invested enterprises in deconstructing actual business operations, contractual revenue models, and shareholding structures, evaluating foreign business entry pathways and compliance documentation requirements based on case-specific project materials.

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Preliminary assessment of restricted categories under the Foreign Business ActComparative analysis of FBL, FBC, BOI, and other foreign business entry pathwaysBusiness deconstruction assessment for equipment sales, leasing, installation and maintenance, after-sales services, and technical trainingLegal compliance review of business plans, business descriptions, contract models, and revenue structuresAssistance in preparing FBL or FBC application materials and regulatory authority communication briefsCompliance advisory on business scope, capital, contracts, and subsequent business changes after approvalCompliance review of business scope, invoiced revenue, and actual business operations for existing foreign-invested companies

Thailand Business Visa, Work Permit & Work Visa

When Chinese-invested enterprises invest, construct, or operate projects in Thailand, they often need to dispatch Chinese management personnel, technical staff, or project site teams. Thailand implements multi-stage management of visas, work permits, and stay extensions for foreign nationals working in Thailand, requiring consistency among positions, employers, work locations, tax and social security, and documentary evidence. Thai Chinese Law Firm assists enterprises in designing compliant foreign personnel dispatch pathways based on genuine employment relationships and project arrangements.

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Foreign personnel dispatch pathway and employer qualification compliance assessmentSupport for Non-B business visa application materials and invitation document preparationSupport for work permit new applications, renewals, amendments, or cancellationsCoordination of stay extensions, re-entry permits, and related immigration proceduresSupport for foreign expert positions and Single Window-related processes under BOI projectsCompliance review of multi-project, multi-location, upcountry site, or factory on-site work arrangementsCompliance review of existing foreign employees' visas, work permits, tax, social security, and position documentation

Thailand Joint Venture Governance, Articles & Shareholder Agreement Design

Thailand joint venture governance should not be built upon nominee shareholding or non-genuine capital contribution arrangements. For Sino-Thai joint venture projects, investors need to establish a transparent, explainable, and enforceable governance framework covering business entry, genuine capital contributions, shareholder agreements, articles of association, director authority, signing rules, bank account management, financial internal controls, share transfers, and exit mechanisms. Thai Chinese Law Firm assists clients in enhancing the stability and predictability of joint venture arrangements within the Thai legal framework.

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Preliminary assessment of Sino-Thai joint venture project governance structure and business entryDesign of articles of association, shareholder agreements, and director authority provisionsArrangement of major matters reservation, share transfer, capital increase, exit, and deadlock mechanismsReview of director signing rules, company seals, bank account, and financial internal control documentationSupport for joint venture incorporation, shareholding changes, director changes, and DBD registration documentationCompliance review of existing joint venture company shareholding structures and nominee shareholding risksLegal support for shareholder disputes, corporate deadlocks, asset disposal, and exit negotiations

Thailand Factory Acquisition, Land & Factory Transaction Due Diligence

Thailand factory acquisition and land/factory transactions involve not only price negotiation but also land title documents, land planning, factory permits, environmental compliance, tax, employees, historical debts, bank mortgages, litigation, and transaction structure selection. Thai Chinese Law Firm assists Chinese-invested enterprises in conducting legal due diligence before contract signing, payment, and closing, identifying key risks that may affect transaction security, production commencement plans, and subsequent operations.

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Legal due diligence on industrial land, factory premises, and factory targetsReview of Land Department records, land title documents, mortgages, encumbrances, and restrictive registrationsExamination of city planning, industrial estate regulations, factory permits, environmental, and fire safety documentationTransaction structure analysis including share acquisition, asset acquisition, lease, or cooperative developmentReview and drafting of letters of intent, deposit agreements, share transfer agreements, asset purchase agreements, and land sale contractsDesign of payment milestone, closing conditions, escrow, and risk allocation mechanismsRisk alerts on tax, employees, historical debts, litigation, and material contractsSupport for transfer and amendment procedures with the Land Department, industrial estates, the Department of Industrial Works, and relevant regulatory authorities

Thailand Labor Dispatch, EOR & Employment Compliance

Thailand labor dispatch and EOR are not tools for circumventing employer obligations, visa and work permit requirements, or labor law responsibilities. Enterprises need to assess legal responsibilities and compliance documentation based on actual employment relationships, work locations, management directives, salary and social security, tax filings, and foreign personnel permit arrangements. Thai Chinese Law Firm assists Chinese-invested enterprises in reviewing employment contracts, employee handbooks, labor dispatch agreements, EOR arrangements, and labor dispute prevention mechanisms.

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Review and drafting of Thailand employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements, and termination agreementsDesign of Thai-language employee handbooks, work regulations, attendance, overtime, leave, and disciplinary systemsLegal risk review of labor dispatch, outsourcing service, and EOR nominal employer agreementsConsistency review of foreign employees' work location, position, social security, tax, and work permit arrangementsDesign of employee transfer, salary reduction, resignation, layoff, compensation, and negotiated termination plansSupport for pre-dispute evidence compilation, negotiation, mediation, and labor court responseCompliance audit of existing employment structures, social security, tax, employee handbooks, and employment contract systems

Thailand Commercial Disputes, Construction Payment Recovery & Cross-Border Asset Recovery

Handling commercial disputes in Thailand is not a single litigation action but a combination of contract review, evidence compilation, negotiation, lawyer letters, arbitration, litigation, asset preservation, enforcement, and asset trail verification. Whether litigation, arbitration, criminal complaint, or parallel criminal-civil pathways are suitable must be assessed based on contract terms, payment records, delivery evidence, asset trails, the nature of the counterparty's conduct, and evaluation by Thai lawyers.

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Preliminary assessment of contract terms, jurisdiction clauses, arbitration clauses, and evidentiary materialsLegal pathway analysis for payment, construction payment, service fee, shareholder dispute, and commercial fraud disputesDrafting of Thai-language lawyer letters, demand letters, negotiation letters, and settlement agreementsSupport for Thai commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and pre-trial negotiationsAsset preservation, asset trail compilation, enforcement feasibility, and risk assessmentEvidentiary suitability assessment for criminal complaint, parallel criminal-civil, or administrative complaint pathwaysDocumentation preparation support for use of foreign judgments, arbitral awards, corporate documents, and evidentiary materials in ThailandLegal support for post-judgment or post-award enforcement, settlement negotiations, asset disposition, and recovery arrangements

Compliance Notice

This page provides a general overview of Thai Chinese Law Firm's practice areas only and does not constitute Thai legal advice, formal legal opinion, or any commitment regarding approvals, transactions, or litigation outcomes. Specific solutions must be determined through case-by-case review by qualified attorneys, taking into account the client's business model, shareholding structure, contractual documents, evidentiary materials, regulatory requirements, and case-specific facts.

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