Starting a business... HELP!

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Member since 12 June 2015

djfawcettNew member19 June 2015 01:09:28

I'm looking for info on whether or not it is possible to start a Sugaring business in Thailand. For those of you who don't know Sugaring is an all natural form of hair removal, often compared to waxing. I think I have read somewhere that if you have a business you must employ 4 Thai citizens for every foreigner. What I don't know is if I start the business and am the only employee is that possible? Any info would be much appreciated!!

skyaslimit Contributor

Member since 08 May 2013

skyaslimitContributor19 June 2015 01:16:38

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You must have four Thai citizens to start a company and gain a work permit, they could be your cook, maid, driver or clerk.

jennyadara Member

Member since 30 August 2015

jennyadaraMember30 August 2015 19:17:04

yes thats right, its not an easy process and quite costly to set up.

TimothyLen Member

Member since 04 July 2015

TimothyLenMember31 August 2015 00:46:21

Go straight to the source. The BDB (Business Development Board) in Thailand. They have branch offices in Chiang Rai where I started my business.
Open up an SME ( Small Medium Enterprise) and the requirements are different. Start a tutoring or instructional type set-up and maybe an online e-commerce business. SME's requirements are different from a Limited Company

There are two types
1. A Limited Partnership (SME). I think SME only requires 2 Thai employees but you must check with them.
2. Limited Company ( Basically LLC) with full blown requirements.

E-commerce does not require Thai employees and they have information on the website.

You will not get the correct information you are looking for on here. Get a Thai friend or partner to go directly to the closest BDB.

They also have a website in the English language now and full blown, proper information.

Maybe - bdb.go.th
Just do a google search.

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