{"id":16867,"date":"2025-09-30T04:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/?p=16867"},"modified":"2025-09-30T04:10:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:10:04","slug":"nominee-shareholders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/fr\/actionnaires-prete-noms\/","title":{"rendered":"Les risques du recours aux actionnaires pr\u00eate-noms en 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ks8kyyfa-e516bae24dd4ed4f78e7dedb0aea1067'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock breadcrumb'  itemprop=\"text\" ><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-re718-f933e9e3a470259eecd4d4692aaacea2 main_color 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el_before_av_one_half  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div '   ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kscys0p5-d0fe1da2549b5d38fb08e5d3e4dbc794'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock sur-titre_bleu'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Legal<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lra90-9ab3f8d48a81ed396ae07bbaafa596f6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h1_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><b>The Risks of Using Nominee Shareholders in 2025<\/b><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b3jfo-03f63b84c9a76d84e1713c05a87923fd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-b3jfo-03f63b84c9a76d84e1713c05a87923fd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-b3jfo-03f63b84c9a76d84e1713c05a87923fd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_post_metadata '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1fxfaa0-c49fa684a6192235599f3a9c6aa1ca4f\">\n#top .av-post-metadata-container.av-1fxfaa0-c49fa684a6192235599f3a9c6aa1ca4f{\ncolor:#1a4367;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-1fxfaa0-c49fa684a6192235599f3a9c6aa1ca4f av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-modified\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-modified\">Latest Update : <\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-modified-date\" >septembre 30, 2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\">- <\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-published\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-published\">Published date : <\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published-date\" >septembre 30, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mza5y2-1af2c741a434e97c8a975f61732065a9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mza5y2-1af2c741a434e97c8a975f61732065a9{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mza5y2-1af2c741a434e97c8a975f61732065a9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_post_metadata  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lb329d7d-3f950f02b294bfa39eeb1b805d8d23d3\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lb329d7d-3f950f02b294bfa39eeb1b805d8d23d3 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lb329d7d-3f950f02b294bfa39eeb1b805d8d23d3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock post_text_highlighting av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>TL;DR: Shareholders in Thailand face restrictions under the Foreign Business Act. Using nominee shareholders is illegal and risky, but legal options like BOI, IEAT, EEC, Treaty of Amity, and genuine local partners provide safe pathways for foreign ownership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-bmm5w-737f28be9bb008277e27311ae0eaf479 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div '   ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kscy8en7-ab062b8bdf1f9ba9f2550ffe540db798\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kscy8en7-ab062b8bdf1f9ba9f2550ffe540db798 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kscy8en7-ab062b8bdf1f9ba9f2550ffe540db798 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  radius_10 img'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-16870 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-16870 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-1030x832.webp\" alt='Investment opportunities in Thailand' title='Investment opportunities in Thailand'  height=\"832\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-1030x832.webp 1030w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-300x242.webp 300w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-768x620.webp 768w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-495x400.webp 495w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-845x684.webp 845w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer-705x570.webp 705w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shareholders-_1__imresizer.webp 1405w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-3a8r8sf-104b63d9b06a901b648116e87f5a56ad main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-16867'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2yq2ty7-7b3d54cce20097145b0ebe290f1c0b27\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2yq2ty7-7b3d54cce20097145b0ebe290f1c0b27{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2yq2ty7-7b3d54cce20097145b0ebe290f1c0b27 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-2p3t4in-0fc14347ffb7c82350dd11278869d44f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div '   ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2254r27-2e2131946130608a954793d197b72f11'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_18'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, offering a wide range of business opportunities. However, the ability of foreigners to operate a business with 100% or majority foreign ownership is often restricted by the Foreign Business Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1flin7j-7d8530e519f84d22de8d94e6e904dd5b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_18'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the BOI, IEAT, and EEC offer the possibility for 100% foreign ownership, these options may not be available for every business or activity. If such a promotion is not possible, foreign ownership is generally capped at 49%. To bypass these restrictions, some foreign investors may attempt to use a nominee shareholder. However, this practice is illegal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog post, we will explore what a nominee shareholder is, why it is illegal, and alternative options to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  bouton-cta' ><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+66636955945\" class=\"avia-button av-rpwzzz-94c0d87d5691cb861d543a82706772cd avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Talk to an expert<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kscyoqk4-666a58ff317ddf61a5914fb400fd87f4\">\n.avia-section.av-kscyoqk4-666a58ff317ddf61a5914fb400fd87f4{\nbackground-color:#fafafa;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-kscyoqk4-666a58ff317ddf61a5914fb400fd87f4 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-16867'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ksd2ivxm-023071e5c33e5c283329416739e1beb3\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ksd2ivxm-023071e5c33e5c283329416739e1beb3{\nheight:60px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ksd2ivxm-023071e5c33e5c283329416739e1beb3 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_two_third  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Thailand are restricted by the Foreign Business Act, which caps foreign ownership at &lt;50% for approximately 50 types of business activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using nominee shareholders to bypass foreign ownership restrictions is illegal and actively investigated, with over 26,000 businesses suspected of nominee activity in 2024 and violators facing fines and imprisonment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing and export companies can be 100% foreign-owned, with export businesses required to sell exclusively to international markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal pathways for 100% foreign ownership include BOI promotion, IEAT, EEC, and the Treaty of Amity (for U.S. citizens only), though Foreign Business Licenses are rarely granted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representative Offices allow 100% foreign ownership but cannot generate revenue or engage in profit-making activities, serving only as liaison offices for foreign headquarters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-893pgz-417cf0891102d15fa8bff673921feb47\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-893pgz-417cf0891102d15fa8bff673921feb47{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-893pgz-417cf0891102d15fa8bff673921feb47 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mde7exf4-5f62bc650f73ca7d9877967c9f984417'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><b>Can Businesses be 100% Foreign Owned in Thailand?<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8ohy4-ba2bc652f51fc02aca7b4faa3ec86cd2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is often a misconception among foreign investors that a Thai partner is always required when operating a business. However, under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code, companies can be 100% foreign-owned and are not required to have a Thai Partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the ability for a company to operate as a foreign owned business depends on the business activities the company plans to undertake.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdo73n7v-8d3dcfcd2f42ab734517bc39dd90c4e2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Thailand foreign businesses are subject to the Foreign Business Act of 1999 (FBA). The FBA specifies which business activities foreign investors can participate in and the conditions under which foreign businesses can operate in Thailand. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfdp5lk5-a5ce7876f5269c7072927ece9226a5c1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FBA restricts foreign companies from undertaking about 50 types of businesses, including some of the more popular options for foreign investors, such as hotels, service activities, real estate, restaurants and coffee shops etc. For these 50 restricted business activities established under the FBA, foreign ownership of a limited company is capped at a maximum of 49.99% (unless a Foreign Business Licence or a BOI promotion has been obtained). Therefore, a Thai partner will be required to hold the majority share.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1t2khoa-fab8689ad358047e7c82a6868a60650c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1t2khoa-fab8689ad358047e7c82a6868a60650c{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1t2khoa-fab8689ad358047e7c82a6868a60650c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3qqgr-8a65c7841614a679b5db043119e19d40'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Business Activities that allow \u200b\u200b100% Foreign Ownership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7aiz9rx-ff3470cc407633a1d5ff7c70fe31a2d3\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-7aiz9rx-ff3470cc407633a1d5ff7c70fe31a2d3{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7aiz9rx-ff3470cc407633a1d5ff7c70fe31a2d3 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfdp5zpl-e5ee349523ded17c2c7074b46e387101'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential options for 100% ownership as\u00a0 foreigner includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export Companies<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest options for 100% ownership is an export business. Thai law actively encourages exports, and companies who only export products outside Thailand are eligible for full foreign ownership. Export companies must ensure their operations and revenue are strictly international, and they can\u2019t sell directly to the Thai domestic market.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfnu3w2p-d0fbcda9031347475c422a5afe7b0c19'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing Companies<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing companies can generally be 100% foreign-owned in Thailand. Unlike many other business activities, manufacturing is not on Thailand\u2019s \u201crestricted\u201d list for foreign ownership under the Foreign Business Act (FBA). This allows foreign investors to own and operate manufacturing businesses without needing a Thai partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another advantage for manufacturing companies is their eligibility for a BOI promotion. BOI promotions offer many advantages including different types of tax exemptions including Corporate Income Tax exemptions and tax exemptions on import of machinery. BOI promotions can also allow full foreign ownership and the ability to own land which can be used for their factory etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/foreign-business-act-in-thailand\/#:~:text=The%20Foreign%20Business%20Act%20restricts,effective%20control%20of%20the%20company.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the Foreign Business Act<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/foreign-business-ownership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring 100% Foreign Business Ownership in Thailand<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6l9hi2l-6b44bc8a9ac26a53c9e7610dea7b6648\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6l9hi2l-6b44bc8a9ac26a53c9e7610dea7b6648{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6l9hi2l-6b44bc8a9ac26a53c9e7610dea7b6648 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfnu5jfp-1ecd721722316dc444de9f62276fbf6d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is Considered A Foreign Owned Business in Thailand?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mde7frcf-aa453b5718489446185c7d4354c833ff'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FBA restricts foreigners or foreign owned companies from undertaking over 50 categories of business activities in Thailand. But what does the FBA consider a \u2018foreigner\u2019 or \u2018foreign owned company\u2019?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3sd5a-0212265891dac649c7d8a6197133f3da'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 4 of the FBA states the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) A natural person who is not of Thai nationality;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) A juristic person not registered in Thailand;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) A juristic person registered in Thailand, being of the following descriptions:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3sn4b-a6d497e90356f211586fc2bdc254db3e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a juristic person at least one-half of capital shares of which are held by persons under (1) and (2) or a juristic person in which over 50% of the total capital investment has been placed by the persons under (1) or (2); and<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a limited partnership or a registered ordinary partnership, the managing partner or the manager, of which is the person under (1).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3sugf-87564d743e9888f8071423298b6b2e86'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) A juristic person registered in Thailand with at least one-half of the capital shares of which are held by persons under (1), (2) or (3) or a juristic person in which investment has been placed by the persons under (1), (2) or (3) in the amount at least equivalent to one half of the total capital thereof.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-500h98f-e3757a8bb9d8bccb8362fb85cbca97d7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-500h98f-e3757a8bb9d8bccb8362fb85cbca97d7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-500h98f-e3757a8bb9d8bccb8362fb85cbca97d7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfdpokkn-fc5cb916c61f0168342a1aba1a0aeeca'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What are Nominee Shareholders?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mde7j11w-e375dbdf26dd2b3530f0ee09bcb24afa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nominee shareholder is a Thai person or company that is registered as a shareholder in a company but does not actually have any real financial stake or interest in the company. Essentially, the nominee shareholder holds the shares on behalf of a foreigner who is the actual owner. The use of nominee shareholders by foreigners is strictly prohibited under Thailand&#8217;s Foreign Business Act (FBA) as it allows foreigners to avoid the restrictions on foreign ownership and control of businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3tzp4-91ac538c8fef359d14da943d88192c29'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nominee shareholder can be described as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Registered as a shareholder but does not invest any money or have the means to pay for the shares<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Has no beneficial interest in the company and no real control\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Merely facilitates the registration of the company as a Thai company to avoid foreign business restrictions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Holds shares on behalf of a foreigner who is the actual owner, making the company majority foreign-owned in reality<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3u8gw-cf4a89bb0e7475862c04f4b394f038a1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FBA imposes significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for both the nominee shareholder and the foreign investor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign investors often consider using nominee shareholders in Thailand to circumvent restrictions under the Foreign Business Act (FBA), which limits foreign ownership in many business sectors to less than 50%. By using a Thai nominee shareholder, a foreign investor can create the appearance of local majority ownership while still maintaining full control over the business through hidden agreements or side contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3uhqs-3c2f2acaba61fbff4535fb4f41b132c4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious when using preference share structures that give foreign shareholders extra voting or dividend rights. Thai authorities often view these arrangements as a sign of a nominee structure. In case of investigation, they are likely to challenge why a Thai shareholder would hold a majority stake while receiving fewer dividends or having little to no control over the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3urzg-b7e74171062c5025f3c566c607029eac'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Using a Nominee Shareholder Legal?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is NO. There are also more and more efforts being made by the Thai Government to crackdown on the use of nominee shareholders in Thailand. In 2024 alone, over 26,000 businesses were suspected of engaging in potential nominee activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailand-business-news.com\/business\/166594-thailand-imposes-stricter-regulations-on-business-nominees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good example of this crackdown was seen in September 2024, where the Department of Special Investigation opened an investigation against a company that provided corporate registration and accounting services that enabled foreigners to illegally operate businesses and own real estate through Thai nominee shareholders, violating the Foreign Business Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3v0sa-860aa2ac84cdce6eb8fde51dd1e406ba'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Criminal Court sentenced 23 defendants, including both Thai and foreign individuals and companies, to 5 years in prison (suspended for 2 years) following guilty pleas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each defendant was fined 200,000 baht and placed under a one-year probation. The court also ordered the dissolution of the implicated companies. Non-compliance with the court&#8217;s orders would result in additional daily fines of 10,000 baht for the duration of the violation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the second half of 2025, the Thai Ministry of Commerce has been conducting deeper investigations, cross-checking data between the company registration database and the Revenue Department to identify companies potentially using nominees. The main targets used to be companies owning real estate, but recently the scope has been extended to those engaged in commercial activities as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hl6ura-f9d5be1d3df2b104c0d62cdf5ae4477f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-hl6ura-f9d5be1d3df2b104c0d62cdf5ae4477f{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-hl6ura-f9d5be1d3df2b104c0d62cdf5ae4477f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8foyfeu-71947efd2d6eb09c93152cb9ca5dcba5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What are Some Alternate Options to using Nominee Shareholders?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdo7b063-be08e5efdc07b6faae707ff90b460b0e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a lot of business activities are restricted for foreign ownership, there are some options available for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfamcqka-add983c47e61e773f8f5dc75fe3b4987'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Business License (FBL)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Foreign Business License (FBL) is a licence awarded to foreign companies or investors who wish to engage in business activities typically restricted to Thai companies under the Foreign Business Act. The FBL allows foreign owned businesses to operate legally in Thailand and participate in certain industries or sectors otherwise limited to Thai citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is important to be aware that in practice it is very difficult to obtain a FBL and in practice, very few FBLs are awarded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/obtaining-a-foreign-business-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Business License in Thailand \u2013 Ultimate Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfdpz847-b8179e8365e7c3d15b1c9bce077b6645'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOI Promotion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand\u2019s Board of Investment is a special government agency that focuses on promoting foreign investment within Thailand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the BOI also provides the following incentives for qualifying projects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% foreign ownership of a company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced requirements for supporting work permits, i.e., no quotas for hiring foreigners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to own land.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax benefits such as income tax exemptions for a fixed period. Please note that tax incentives depend on specific promotions and are unavailable to all.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfamcwum-b64b550784e05e2ce616dd4b3bf704b0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/why-a-boi-promotion-can-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why a BOI Promotion in Thailand Can Help Your Business<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/thailand-tax-incentives-from-the-boi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors from the BOI<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/boi-business-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the Qualifying Business Activities for a BOI Promotion in Thailand<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/boi-company-formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOI Company Formation in Thailand<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfdpzg6p-d443c9adf3af7aba734af5aba1f47142'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>IEAT &amp; EEC\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) both provide the possibility for foreign ownership and tax incentives. However, their scope is much more limited than that of the BOI.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3z1dc-909c8d38407ee55f2e051c3964db6e07'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IEAT<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is a government organisation that oversees, plans and promotes industrial estates throughout the country. The IEAT provides a range of services and benefits, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% foreign ownership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping identify suitable locations based on a company\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamlining the process of acquiring land (purchase or lease) within the estates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamlining the process of acquiring visas and work permits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistance opening a bank account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering tax and non-tax incentives for businesses operating within the estates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3zea8-d4254f73746f03fb00b1b43152b16aad'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EEC<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Eastern Economic Corridor initiative covers three provinces along the Eastern Seaboard, Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao. The EEC plans to make these provinces a hub for innovation and industry and promote the following goals:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a centre for high-tech industries and services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve connections throughout the region by land, sea, and air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attract foreign businesses with special benefits and incentives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop \u201csmart cities\u201d with advanced infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies who are eligible to launch a business within the EEC can get advantages like 100% foreign ownership, tax breaks, reduced requirements for obtaining visas and work permit,\u00a0 and the chance to own land outright (which is usually restricted for foreign businesses in Thailand).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz3zmgm-5b8d3f9722ab332c4090e79d38f72a0a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treaty of Amity<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. citizens can operate 100% foreign-owned businesses under the Treaty of Amity. The Thai-U.S. Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations, commonly referred to as the Treaty of Amity, is a special economic bond between the United States and Thailand. This treaty allows U.S. citizens and businesses incorporated in the U.S., or those majority-owned by U.S. citizens, to enjoy certain privileges when operating in Thailand. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz401e7-6d8a61db5b5675551a2d8723cc9ed96d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treaty grants national treatment, enabling American companies to engage in business activities on similar terms as Thai companies and exempting them from most restrictions on foreign investment imposed by the Foreign Business Act of 1999.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/thai-us-treaty-of-amity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thai-U.S. Treaty of Amity: Everything You Need to Know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz40bs8-2878348d6b0673eec0801108b8d6639c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representative Office\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representative Offices offer the significant advantages of 100% foreign ownership, however, they are limited in scope in the activities that they can perform. One of the major drawbacks of a Representative Office is that they cannot generate any revenue, and the head office in another country is required to fully fund their expenses. The Representative Office in Thailand cannot engage in profit-making activities, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negotiating sales,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing invoices,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receiving payment for services or;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signing business agreements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz40n1u-39cec818f6cdb03b4646127d5844134b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the functions that a Representative Office can undertake on behalf of its head office:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sourcing local goods or services in Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspecting and regulating the quality and quantity of items purchased by the head office in Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disseminating information regarding the head office\u2019s new products and services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting on local company development and activities to the corporate office<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guiding distributors and consumers on a variety of topics related to items distributed by the head office<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing contracts that are necessary for the company\u2019s activities, such as a lease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporting products that are ordered by the company\u2019s headquarters or related companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz40y81-129004762c5af6a5a016f3a2ffbac591'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/benefits-representative-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximizing Your Business in Thailand: Exploring the Benefits of a Representative Office<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2fnm19s-7c7d5f8ce606295d6593227988bef52e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2fnm19s-7c7d5f8ce606295d6593227988bef52e{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2fnm19s-7c7d5f8ce606295d6593227988bef52e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-28g0qe-ff5fae316dae0cd5cc84c22695f41bc6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Why Restructuring with a Real Local Partner Is Safer Than Using Nominee Shareholders in Thailand<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdo86slm-4197b4c238b5353833d41d260566f79b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Thai company was initially set up using nominee shareholders, you may now be exposed to significant legal and financial risk. Thai authorities are actively cracking down on nominee structures that do not comply with the Foreign Business Act (FBA), especially where the local shareholder has not invested or received any genuine financial return from the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfnuk08q-42e800fc0f781a032ada5955fc14df44'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce your potential risk and exposure, it is strongly recommended to restructure your shareholding arrangement and bring in a real local partner. When bringing in a genuine local partner, it is highly recommended to make sure the following conditions are met:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thai shareholder makes an actual financial investment in the company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share transfers are properly documented and backed by traceable payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The local shareholder receives a fair share of dividends or other financial returns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The partnership is structured to reflect real participation and commercial intent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfz4228z-ae84111b2e0234bb7f8c9235d7f06e35'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By working with a real Thai partner, companies not only avoid any risks under the new crackdowns but may also be eligible for certain government incentives particularly if your business falls within key sectors targeted for foreign investment and market entry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restructuring must be carried out correctly to ensure adequate legal protection. With the right guidance, you can restructure your company to achieve compliance and continue operating your business with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have concerns about your current shareholding structure or are considering a restructuring with a legitimate local partner, we encourage you to get in touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-z2x1dp-fc9b5fc687ef08e9ab26e78096a0796d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-z2x1dp-fc9b5fc687ef08e9ab26e78096a0796d{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-z2x1dp-fc9b5fc687ef08e9ab26e78096a0796d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-65  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k6q1z1-3e71def6c3fe9e2244dcaf495ae5f699'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>How can Belaws help?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfnuu6wb-9c75b906cfe4cdbb9adc9661baf0bcda'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For more information about shareholders in Thailand, why not talk to one of our experts now?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  bouton-cta' ><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+66636955945\" class=\"avia-button av-2jecc0-9f69b555aea8f785c4fda44efe1a4647 avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Talk to an expert<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-202agu-c2abc468d489a64dbd7aa9abcb6a5ea1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you want to learn more about Moving to Thailand and how our experts can help with your accounting and secretary needs, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/accounting-secretary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. 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While there&#8217;s a common misconception that a Thai partner is always required, the Thai Civil and Commercial Code allows companies to be fully foreign-owned. However, whether you can operate with 100% foreign ownership depends entirely on your business activities. Manufacturing companies and export businesses, for example, can typically be 100% foreign-owned without restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5matr7-805a7488522b65bb8cc4eb12dcbffe77'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>What is the Foreign Business Act and how does it affect foreign investors?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Foreign Business Act of 1999 is the main legislation that governs foreign business operations in Thailand. It restricts foreign companies from undertaking approximately 50 types of business activities, including popular sectors like hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, real estate, and various service activities. For these restricted businesses, foreign ownership is capped at a maximum of 49.99% unless you obtain special permissions like a Foreign Business License or BOI promotion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mb36f-a82b6bcabf7f97ed598ed590cbdfda38'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>What types of businesses can be 100% foreign-owned in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Several business types allow full foreign ownership. Export companies that sell exclusively to international markets and don&#8217;t engage in domestic sales are eligible for 100% foreign ownership. Manufacturing companies can generally be fully foreign-owned as manufacturing isn&#8217;t on the restricted list. Additionally, businesses that qualify for BOI promotion, IEAT, or EEC incentives can operate with 100% foreign ownership. U.S. citizens can also use the Treaty of Amity to run fully foreign-owned businesses in most sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mbb3b-d03a0662c9c796b5bc8731d300e11fe1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>What exactly is a nominee shareholder in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A nominee shareholder is a Thai person or company registered as a shareholder but who doesn&#8217;t actually have any real financial stake in the company. They hold shares on behalf of a foreigner who is the true owner, essentially acting as a front to make the company appear Thai-owned. The nominee typically doesn&#8217;t invest any money, has no beneficial interest in the company, and merely facilitates registration to avoid foreign business restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mbits-9838db83d56b8d54c523886041e3a0d1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>Is using nominee shareholders legal in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, using nominee shareholders is strictly illegal in Thailand. The Foreign Business Act explicitly prohibits this practice, and Thai authorities are actively cracking down on nominee arrangements. In 2024 alone, over 26,000 businesses were suspected of engaging in nominee activity. The penalties are severe\u2014both the nominee shareholder and the foreign investor can face fines and imprisonment. In September 2024, 23 defendants received 5-year prison sentences and 200,000 baht fines for facilitating nominee arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mbqsc-c3cc764f74a4b5f8f8b5f485e06138e5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>What are the risks of using nominee shareholders?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The risks are substantial and increasing. Thai authorities have intensified investigations, with the Ministry of Commerce cross-checking company registration databases against Revenue Department records to identify potential nominees. Violators face imprisonment, significant fines, dissolution of their companies, and additional daily penalties for non-compliance. Beyond legal consequences, nominee structures leave you vulnerable to disputes with the nominee shareholder who legally owns the majority shares and could potentially take control of your business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mbzsm-ebf02079e843f2107e64f5cb32639197'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>What is a BOI promotion and how can it help foreign investors?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Thailand&#8217;s Board of Investment (BOI) is a government agency that promotes foreign investment by offering substantial incentives to qualifying projects. BOI promotion allows 100% foreign ownership, reduced work permit requirements with no quotas for hiring foreigners, the ability to own land, and tax benefits such as income tax exemptions for fixed periods. It&#8217;s one of the most attractive legal pathways for foreign investors looking to operate with full ownership and significant operational advantages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mc74g-be90160556810cd0c65442ce0012c8d6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>Can U.S. citizens operate businesses differently in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, U.S. citizens have a unique advantage through the Thai-U.S. Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations. This treaty allows U.S. citizens and businesses incorporated in the U.S. to operate with 100% foreign ownership in most business sectors. The treaty grants national treatment, enabling American companies to engage in business activities on similar terms as Thai companies and exempting them from most Foreign Business Act restrictions. This is exclusively available to U.S. citizens and businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mcg7d-8a67ba1bb5f8d00618fb091201011772'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>What is a Foreign Business License and how difficult is it to obtain?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A Foreign Business License (FBL) is a permit that allows foreign-owned businesses to legally operate in sectors typically restricted under the Foreign Business Act. However, FBLs are extremely difficult to obtain in practice, and very few are actually granted. While technically an option, most foreign investors need to pursue alternative pathways like BOI promotion, IEAT, EEC, or the Treaty of Amity for more realistic chances of approval.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mcofv-9c05402b731104910556d15078bfafcd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>What are IEAT and EEC and how do they support foreign businesses?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) oversees industrial estates throughout the country and offers 100% foreign ownership, assistance with land acquisition, streamlined visa and work permit processes, and tax incentives for businesses operating within designated estates. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) covers three eastern provinces and aims to create a hub for high-tech industries. EEC-eligible companies can access 100% foreign ownership, tax breaks, reduced visa requirements, and land ownership rights. Both programs have more limited scope than BOI but provide valuable opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mcw0k-2dc53ef996f3951b07616c2ba2a141cc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11'>What is a Representative Office and what are its limitations?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A Representative Office allows 100% foreign ownership but is severely limited in its activities. The major drawback is that Representative Offices cannot generate any revenue or engage in profit-making activities like negotiating sales, issuing invoices, receiving payments, or signing business agreements. They must be fully funded by their foreign head office. Representative Offices can only perform liaison functions such as sourcing goods, inspecting quality, disseminating product information, and reporting to the corporate office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5md656-b46f3e8e98f38c47b85e068ae8a30464'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12'>How can preference share structures be problematic in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Thai authorities often view preference share structures\u2014where foreign shareholders receive extra voting rights or dividends\u2014as indicators of nominee arrangements. If Thai shareholders hold a majority stake but receive fewer dividends or have minimal control, authorities will likely question why a genuine Thai investor would accept such unfavorable terms. During investigations, these arrangements are typically challenged and may be deemed illegal attempts to circumvent foreign ownership restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mdi8d-7134293457988c102063ec369604331e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13'>What should I do if my company currently uses nominee shareholders in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If your company was set up using nominee shareholders, you&#8217;re exposed to significant legal and financial risk. The safest approach is to restructure your shareholding arrangement by bringing in a genuine local partner. This restructuring should ensure the Thai shareholder makes an actual financial investment, share transfers are properly documented with traceable payments, the local shareholder receives fair dividends, and the partnership reflects real participation and commercial intent. Proper restructuring can help you achieve compliance and continue operating legally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mdrh6-b2a5f4f7c7bf93b512d33de9689064d8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14'>What makes a Thai shareholder \"genuine\" versus a \"nominee\"?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A genuine Thai shareholder makes an actual financial investment in the company, receives a fair share of profits and dividends, has real control or participation in business decisions, and enters the partnership with legitimate commercial intent. In contrast, a nominee shareholder invests no money, has no beneficial interest, receives no genuine financial returns, and simply holds shares as a front for a foreign owner. The difference is substance over form\u2014authorities look for evidence of real economic participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mdzqk-38cd42a3d3a6a78ebe47c0fb5b1a7c75'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15'>Can export businesses really be 100% foreign-owned in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, export businesses are one of the easiest pathways to 100% foreign ownership because Thai law actively encourages exports. However, there&#8217;s an important condition: your company must ensure operations and revenue are strictly international. You cannot sell directly to the Thai domestic market. As long as you&#8217;re exclusively exporting products outside Thailand, you&#8217;re eligible for full foreign ownership without needing a Thai partner or special licenses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5me8do-8d76d8798975535697111abeb8322ff3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16'>Why are Thai authorities cracking down on nominee shareholders now?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Thai authorities have significantly intensified enforcement efforts in recent years. In the second half of 2025, the Ministry of Commerce began conducting deeper investigations by cross-checking company registration databases with Revenue Department records to identify potential nominee arrangements. While investigations initially focused on companies owning real estate, the scope has expanded to include those engaged in commercial activities as well. This reflects the government&#8217;s commitment to enforcing the Foreign Business Act and ensuring compliance across all sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5megev-4698365061110f508bf83f9e35ae6776'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17'>What happens to my company if I\u2019m caught using nominee shareholders?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The consequences are severe and multi-faceted. Both you and your nominee shareholders can face criminal penalties including fines of 200,000 baht or more and imprisonment of up to 5 years. Courts can order the dissolution of your company, and you may face additional daily fines of 10,000 baht for continued violations. Beyond legal penalties, you lose your business investment and face potential deportation and blacklisting from future business activities in Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mepjl-34557e0e51b1319c45115cd27156cc2e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18'>Is it worth restructuring my company with a real Thai partner?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, restructuring with a genuine local partner is strongly recommended if you&#8217;re currently using nominees. Beyond eliminating legal risks, working with a real Thai partner can provide business advantages like local market knowledge, networks, and potential eligibility for government incentives. However, restructuring must be done correctly to ensure legal protection. The partnership should involve genuine investment, proper documentation, fair profit-sharing, and reflect real commercial intent rather than simply replacing one compliant structure with another.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mg5mez2j-92e073e7be4e3f050f097642e28813cf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19'>What documentation proves a shareholder arrangement is legitimate?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Legitimate shareholding arrangements require comprehensive documentation including traceable payment records showing the Thai shareholder&#8217;s actual financial investment, properly executed share transfer documents, dividend payment records demonstrating fair profit distribution, shareholder meeting minutes showing real participation in decisions, and bank statements or financial records proving the Thai shareholder has the means to make the investment. This documentation trail is critical during any investigation to prove the arrangement is genuine rather than a nominee structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_4'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-16867'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><div class='flex_column av-qqtyiz-0d401a2ec3b1be9fe8b6b4ff052340e0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-92  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2jjczv-f8cba9213d57d135389f2377189c4f87'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" 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