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We Have Formed a Business Partnership with Fukuoka-based Athena Tax Corporation
BizWings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has formed a business partnership with Athena Tax Corporation in Fukuoka.
Sep 42 min read
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Rules When Hiring Foreign Talent Under BOI Promotion
Every BOI work permit renewal now tests payroll evidence, salary floors, and the Thai staff ratio. Here is what HR and finance teams should fix first.
Aug 284 min read
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Minimum Capital Requirements Guide for Foreign-Owned Companies in Thailand
Minimum capital for foreign-owned companies in Thailand ranges from THB 2 million to THB 100 million depending on the route. Here is how the rules work.
Aug 137 min read
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BizWings Thailand Now Supports Clients in Mandarin Chinese
We are pleased to announce that BizWings services are now available in Mandarin Chinese. With the newest member of our Customer Relationship team, Chinese-speaking clients can handle onboarding, day-to-day questions, and service coordination in their own language across all our service lines.
Jul 202 min read
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The Five Routes for Foreigners to Own 100% of a Company in Thailand
Foreign investors can own 100% of a Thai company through five legal routes, including BOI promotion, the Foreign Business License, and the US Treaty of Amity.
Jul 176 min read
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How to Apply for BOI Promotion in Thailand: Process, Timeline, and Documents Overview
A step-by-step guide to applying for BOI promotion in Thailand, covering eligibility, documents, evaluation timelines, and the deadlines that start after approval.
Jul 106 min read
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Annual Filing Obligations for Companies in Thailand
Every company registered in Thailand must complete a full annual compliance sequence before filing its corporate income tax return. The PND 50 is the final step, not the starting point. Before filing, companies must close their accounts, complete an independent audit, and hold an AGM to approve the financial statements. Dormant or inactive companies are not exempt. Missed deadlines carry penalties for both the company and its directors personally.
May 224 min read
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Thai Cabinet Approves Eight New FBL Exemptions for Foreign Businesses
For foreign-owned companies operating service businesses in Thailand, the Foreign Business License has long been one of the most significant regulatory barriers to full ownership and operational independence. On 12 May 2026, the Thai Cabinet approved in principle a draft Ministerial Regulation that would exempt eight additional service categories from the FBL requirement under List 3 of the Foreign Business Act.
May 133 min read
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BOI Tightens e-Monitoring Compliance with Quarterly Reporting and a Two-Strike Revocation Rule
BOI Announcement No. 8/2569 replaces semi-annual project progress reporting with a quarterly cadence through the e-Monitoring system, effective from the quarter ending 30 March 2026. The change codifies a new enforcement posture: two consecutive missed filings without valid justification may result in revocation of BOI promotion rights. For promoted companies, maintaining that status shifts from a twice-yearly administrative task to an integrated part of the quarterly close.
Apr 222 min read
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As Thailand's New Cabinet Is Sworn In, Foreign SMEs Should Keep Watching Developments In FBA Reform, OECD Accession, and Nominee Enforcement
Thailand's new cabinet delivered its policy statement to Parliament in April 2026, but the regulatory developments that matter for foreign SMEs are running on separate tracks. The proposed delisting of 10 FBA-restricted business categories, the OECD accession process now in its technical review phase, and the DBD's expanding nominee verification requirements each carry distinct implications for entity structuring, market access, and compliance. This article examines where eac
Apr 95 min read
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