Business Law in Thailand

Regulatory Reform for Companies in Thailand in April 2026: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors and Expats
Business Law in Thailand

Regulatory Reform for Companies in Thailand in April 2026: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors and Expats

The landscape of foreign investment in Thailand is currently navigating its most significant transformation since the original enactment of the Foreign Business Act (FBA) in 1999. As the Department of Business Development (DBD) prepares to implement a decisive new administrative order on April 1, 2026, the era of passive “nominee” shareholding is being systematically dismantled. […]

100 Million Thb Capital Exemption For Trading Companies In Thailand
Business Law in Thailand

Trading Company in Thailand: The 100 Million Baht Exception for Capital

The 100 Million THB Capital Exemption is an important but often unused way for foreign investors. It allows them to have full ownership of trading company in Thailand. This legal rule is in the Foreign Business Act’s List 3(14). It allows foreign-owned companies to avoid the usual Foreign Business License requirements. They can do this by meeting a certain capital amount. This exemption offers a simple and legal way for 100% foreign ownership in wholesale and retail businesses. Unlike other business structures, it does not need Thai majority ownership or complicated licensing processes.

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