FAQs: Corporate
Services
Investment in Thailand
Q.
Are there incentives for foreign investors?
A.
Yes. Various incentives are offered through responsible
government agencies to attract foreign investment.
Q.
What kind of benefits are granted to foreign investors?
A. The
authorities in charge are empowered to grant a wide range of fiscal
and non-fiscal incentives to qualified foreigners including but
not limited to permission to own land.
Q.
Are foreigners allowed to have majority shareholding or 100% ownership of
a company?
A.
Yes, if the company is in a business not reserved for Thai nationals, or
it is export-oriented, or it has been promoted by a competent government agency.
(October 2, 2007)
The above is intended to
provide general information only. The contents do not constitute
legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. If legal advice
or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent
professionals should be sought.
For further information, please contact Ms.
Piyanuj (Lui) Ratprasatporn, Partner & Director of Corporate
and Commercial Department (lui.r@tillekeandgibbins.com).
