Explore Thailand Before You Commit
Not ready to register a full company? A representative office lets your head office have feet on the ground in Thailand. You can research the market, inspect products, coordinate with local suppliers, and liaise with government agencies.
The catch: you cannot make money. No sales, no invoicing, no contracts. Every baht of operating cost comes from your head office abroad.
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Setup Process
You need Ministry of Commerce approval, head office financial statements for the last 3 years, an appointed local representative, and proof of an operating budget. We handle the application, the translations, and the government coordination.
Timeline: 4-8 weeks. Annual renewal required.
Tax and Compliance Obligations
No corporate income tax – you have no revenue to tax. But you still have obligations: file an annual corporate tax return (showing zero income), withhold PND.1 on any Thai employees’ salaries, submit social security contributions if you have staff, and file an annual audit with the DBD.
Many companies assume a rep office means zero compliance. It doesn’t. You’re still a registered entity with reporting requirements. We handle all of these filings.
