{"id":10971,"date":"2023-07-04T15:53:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T08:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/?p=10971"},"modified":"2025-01-29T10:39:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T03:39:32","slug":"thai-us-treaty-of-amity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/thai-us-treaty-of-amity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Thai-U.S. Treaty of Amity: Everything You Need to Know"},"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\" >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18myty-919e5cb9f68131fb6240d9c12261edb4\">\n.av_font_icon.av-18myty-919e5cb9f68131fb6240d9c12261edb4 .av-icon-char{\nfont-size:11px;\nline-height:11px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<span  class='av_font_icon av-18myty-919e5cb9f68131fb6240d9c12261edb4 avia_animate_when_visible av-icon-style- avia-icon-pos-left av-no-color avia-icon-animate'><span class='av-icon-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue874' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/span>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 15px;\"><span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/\">Belaws Home<\/a> \u203a\u203a <a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/\">Thailand<\/a> \u203a\u203a <a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/blog\">Blog<\/a>\u00a0\u203a\u203a <\/span>The Thai-U.S. Treaty of Amity: Everything You Need to Know<\/div>\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 avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  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-10971'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ksd27few-1f8c384e085c379baccb5abbe326157c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ksd27few-1f8c384e085c379baccb5abbe326157c{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ksd27few-1f8c384e085c379baccb5abbe326157c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_half  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-gmj0k-ac56bb06b98c278ca7684f46c4d7723e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  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>incorporation<\/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>The Thai-U.S. Treaty of Amity: Everything You Need to Know<\/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-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kscyalj7-2ad25b68643e9517389c1de031001cff'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_18'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">04\/07\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2mj4cc-546fb3795883e77cb448506a33b339b7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_18'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 provides significant benefits and rights to American citizens and businesses looking to establish themselves in Thailand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we will delve into the intricacies of the Treaty of Amity, addressing frequently asked questions and shedding light on the processes involved in establishing a company under this treaty.<\/span><\/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-a6350e1345a115b778bdcececced8019\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kscy8en7-a6350e1345a115b778bdcececced8019 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kscy8en7-a6350e1345a115b778bdcececced8019 av-styling- avia-align-center  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https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Treaty-of-Amity-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Treaty-of-Amity-845x684.png 845w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Treaty-of-Amity-705x570.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/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_2'  class='avia-section av-kscyoqk4-666a58ff317ddf61a5914fb400fd87f4 main_color avia-section-default 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-10971'><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-13  el_before_av_two_third  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-fpevw-aab8acce1826d370629f645f34d6bd3b av_two_third  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_third  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div '   ><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 style=\"text-align: left;\">Key points<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Treaty of Amity allows American citizens and companies to hold the majority of the shares in a company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of the company&#8217;s Directors must be American citizens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Treaty of Amity, American companies are exempt from most of the restrictions relating to foreign investment set out by the Foreign Business Act and can operate on the same level as Thai companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents must be certified at the US Embassy as part of the application process, which can take some time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kscytnto-6f8bd4ca8aa4b5f4311495ee3b7802c6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is the Thai-U.S. Treaty of Amity?<\/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;\">The Treaty of Amity, originally signed in 1833 and amended in 1966, 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. 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.<\/span><\/p>\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-18  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-gfh9xy-e0bde1d55d8468f28ed18b9996433e48'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is considered a US Company?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-dksn8m-8a3788d84dfb83d2abe7e575458a98c8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ministry Of Commerce in Thailand has established the qualifications for a U.S. company as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljmnbhcc-8c9f5bd221189a0306edafcac321496e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[The applicant is a] Juristic person incorporated under the laws of Thailand or the United States of America;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of capital must be held by American nationality;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than half of the directors must be American and\/or Thai persons;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one director is authorized to sign on behalf of the company, such director must not be of a third-country nationality;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If more than one director is jointly authorized to sign on behalf of the company, the majority of such directors must not be of a third-country nationality; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is any non-US authorized director, he or she must always co-sign with a US authorized director to bind the company).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bxixyu-13a47cec5e18968dc4f6c3e10a93cecf\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-bxixyu-13a47cec5e18968dc4f6c3e10a93cecf{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-bxixyu-13a47cec5e18968dc4f6c3e10a93cecf 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-nezvns-0a38283e543d69061143fab36feefe51'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What are the benefits of the Treaty of Amity for American companies in Thailand?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lj6j3crx-5004785f068ee0c611719dc2db82795f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Treaty of Amity, U.S. companies enjoy two major benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1nut6-aa965a2ebdd81f67162dbd71e15d10bd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Ownership Rights:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> American companies can maintain a majority shareholding or wholly own their company, branch office, or representative office in Thailand. This allows for greater control and flexibility in managing business operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1o2dj-739ef34c83582ddf035b85b07cf31343'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>National Treatment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> American companies receive national treatment, which means they can engage in business activities on the same basis as Thai companies. This exemption from restrictions on foreign investment provides a competitive edge and opens doors to a wide range of opportunities in various industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-16qklws-0ebf42966b64983d9b1c47ef19c01642\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-16qklws-0ebf42966b64983d9b1c47ef19c01642{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-16qklws-0ebf42966b64983d9b1c47ef19c01642 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-p3s8q4-78f044bd2b48e698d42c522b0d68301f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Are there any limitations and\/or restrictions for Treaty of Amity companies?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-piq7pq-352ad1978fbef97bedc9d4eca64dbbcb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Treaty of Amity offers numerous advantages, there are certain limitations and restrictions that American investors should be aware of. These restrictions include:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1oqvk-3b05ac9b34ba5b9e4ca7fc7cc0fee0e2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Restricted Activities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A U.S. national or company can rely upon the U.S.-Thai Treaty of Amity &amp; Economic Relations (the \u201cTreaty\u201d) to legally conduct business in Thailand, as the Treaty requires that U.S. companies be treated in the same manner as Thai companies, except in certain prescribed areas, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1oxha-62a5ed0f20ea951f46d8098b513d3960'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communications;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiduciary functions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banking involving depository functions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land ownership, exploitation of land or other natural resources; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic trade in indigenous agricultural products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1p5ik-976b484da9bc630c270f49417a10f253'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Ownership and Directorship Requirements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To qualify for the benefits of the Treaty of Amity, American citizens must own over 50% of the shares, and at least 50% of the directors must be American citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29xwnfk-942b96336d2062f115016f41f3caa5e8\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-29xwnfk-942b96336d2062f115016f41f3caa5e8{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-29xwnfk-942b96336d2062f115016f41f3caa5e8 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-33  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-ljgwnk7m-d01227d37f13a44a10cfdeb1b95c70a3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is the process for receiving the benefits from the Treaty of Amity?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljgwny5u-54ce0ca614fc2d1f3e06c4b9ffb6412e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies must undergo the following process to take advantage of the provisions offered by the Treaty of Amity. The proposed company should be properly incorporated with the Department of Business Development first. The common business structure for this situation is a Thai Limited Company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljmnet45-251c1b54a63b6997090bab5cba448ff9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Stage 1: Document filing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant compiles all the relevant documents verifying that the company has been registered in compliance with Thai law. These documents will be submitted to the Commercial Services Office (CSO) at the US Embassy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1q3ai-bf7e2b90355dea406eed0ff5c329e6a3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Stage 2: Certification by the Commercial Services Office (CSO)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon receiving the required documents, the CSO will confirm to the Thai Department of Commercial Registration (in the Ministry of Commerce) that the applicant is an American-owned and managed company and is therefore entitled to the provisions of the Treaty of Amity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1qbm7-41ff9d998909b80849c2b82e78b7fe4d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Stage 3: Application to the Ministry of Commerce<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After certification by the CSO, the original copies of all the documents and completed application forms must be submitted to the Thai Department of Commercial Registration to complete the registration process by applying for a Foreign Business Certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1k4j04g-77000c142c29792b58e5fb8c1ac5253e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1k4j04g-77000c142c29792b58e5fb8c1ac5253e{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1k4j04g-77000c142c29792b58e5fb8c1ac5253e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-39  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-ljgwo8s9-55805fe67385abd1d0bf2a26093fedaa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Do Treaty of Amity companies require a Foreign Business Certificate?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljgwp5s1-f85ddb78f290a9317a25b94788e831f1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies that have applied for the provisions offered by the Treaty of Amity must apply for a Foreign Business Certificate. Once the company has received certification from the US Embassy, it can apply for a Foreign Business certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, all companies that qualify for the provisions of the Treaty of Amity and have been certified by the US Embassy will be granted a Foreign Business Certificate upon application.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1r0im-18eec4f7707e15e5ecaebff1564ba15a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, the FBA restricts foreigners or foreign-owned companies from undertaking over 50 categories of business activities in Thailand; however, having a Foreign Business Certificate removes this restriction, and the company can undertake such activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-17rwhk0-6928183c632ab50d3cb4732e35270428\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-17rwhk0-6928183c632ab50d3cb4732e35270428{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-17rwhk0-6928183c632ab50d3cb4732e35270428 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-43  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-wx3k2o-cb062fe461385a2a7da393f2c43c748c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What are the minimum capital requirements?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljmng753-a6e18298cb6a0993b0ddacbe2521c8db'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, although treaty-protected companies are given special treatment under the Treaty, they still need to satisfy the minimum capital requirement under the FBA. If the business is not restricted under the FBA, the minimum capital requirement for a treaty-protected company is THB 2 million. On the other hand, if the business is required to obtain a Foreign Business Licence under the FBA, the minimum capital requirement must be THB 3 million for each business activity. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1rkrl-f081b8d6e04c7119ee18216ef34b8f2f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerning work permits, if a company wishes to hire a foreign worker, the company must have a fully paid-up registered capital of THB 2 million to hire one foreigner; every additional employee will require a further THB 2 million in registered capital (up to a maximum of 10 people).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1rr0v-0799bc918e9c27bba0678451cb0dc57a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company can hire one foreign worker per THB 2 million in capital and one foreign worker per four full-time Thai employees.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1u4wolk-d55460b95af600519abc53783b6b6872\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1u4wolk-d55460b95af600519abc53783b6b6872{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1u4wolk-d55460b95af600519abc53783b6b6872 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-48  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-ljmngq1p-65ae4bdaf845aea3639116d7e0081f30'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Can U.S. nationals and companies operate businesses under the Treaty of Amity restricted by special laws?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljmnh2b9-acd5e5d1291ec6eb64e1011ecde61944'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, they cannot. The enforcement of the Treaty of Amity falls under the jurisdiction of the Foreign Business Act. Section 13 of this Act stipulates that if specific laws govern foreign ownership in a particular business, those laws take precedence over the Act itself. Consequently, any specific laws regulating restricted business activities override the provisions of the Treaty of Amity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1savg-d312e51faacc42f8502059e09a6dcba3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, while the treaty does not explicitly prohibit Americans from engaging in tourism businesses, the Tourism and Tour Guide Act of 2008 is a specific law restricting foreign investment in the tourism sector. Consequently, the Tourism and Tour Guide Act would prevail over the provisions of the Treaty of Amity in this context.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-19ckyco-055c1f650d02768911ee2e1533e4357c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-19ckyco-055c1f650d02768911ee2e1533e4357c{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-19ckyco-055c1f650d02768911ee2e1533e4357c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-52  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-ozqhu0-efd0ed392d90c0a486b36ec71065113b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Can non-American citizens apply for the Treaty of Amity provisions?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1stiq-eeb183001ab5c85e5e51fe6b73e2d61b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for protection under the Treaty of Amity, the Department of Business Development (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbd.go.th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DBD<\/a>) mandates that only legal entities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">possessing majority American ownership (over 50%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registered in the United States, and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">having authorized American directors can qualify.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljo1sz9n-671fceff8d9cf989c25f1ed9484c5632'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the non-American shareholder is a minority shareholder and the majority shareholders are American citizens (with over 50% of the directors being American citizens), then the company can still be eligible for the provisions of the Treaty of Amity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note, if the majority owners of a U.S. company are themselves a legal entity, that particular legal entity must meet the eligibility criteria to independently register a Treaty of Amity company for the company to obtain protection under the treaty.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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of Amity 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-59  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  bouton-cta' ><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+66636955945\" class=\"avia-button av-2rocsm-ad93c683973fd17f09fcd73d6f5e78e0 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 how our experts can help with your accounting 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For more details about our incorporation services, please click<a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/incorporation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-q93pwe-6d5bb40d417741c03ce1e2231424ffaa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Please note that this article is for information purposes only and <strong>does not constitute legal advice<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box av-l4rstf25-09aa8edfee9bfff0c66b62d8ea68b23c av-social-sharing-box-default  avia-builder-el-62  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  av-social-sharing-box-fullwidth'><div class=\"av-share-box\"><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this post<\/h5><ul class=\"av-share-box-list noLightbox\"><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' 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It grants national treatment and exemption from many restrictions on foreign investment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljqz0qol-ead73c4edbb1578267c6ef92b20446d7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>What was the Treaty of Amity and Commerce Thailand 1833?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Treaty of Amity and Commerce signed in 1833 between the United States and Thailand established a special economic relationship. It provided favorable treatment to American citizens and companies operating in Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ljqz11yx-0ec3ec1245b39cce556f03ac6f875d69'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>Can Americans own 100% of a Thai company?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, under the Treaty of Amity, American citizens and companies are allowed to hold the majority of shares or wholly own a Thai company. This provides them with greater control and flexibility in managing their business operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_3'  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-10971'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n<div class='flex_column av-qqtyiz-0d401a2ec3b1be9fe8b6b4ff052340e0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-83  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\" ><h2>Related 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class='avia-arrow'><\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >BOI approves new investment schemes in Thailand<\/h3><div class='av-masonry-entry-content entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >21\/06\/2022<br \/>\r\nBOI Thailand approves new investment schemes and incentives worth 209.5 billion baht (US 6.2 billion).<\/div><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>June 21, 2022<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by jonathan<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/work-from-home-amendment\/\" id=\"av-masonry-1-item-8310\" data-av-masonry-item=\"8310\" class=\"av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-8310 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-legal tag-thailand  av-masonry-item-with-image\" title=\"Thailand is considering a new 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