Insights
Practical notes on accounting, tax, company registration and digital marketing for business owners.
What a Corporate Website in Thailand Needs to Rank: Bilingual SEO, DBD Registered Trust Mark, and High-Converting Local UX
A beautiful site that nobody finds is the most common pitfall for businesses in Thailand. Here is the technical, legal, and architectural blueprint required to rank on Google and convert both Thai and international clients.
Bookkeeper vs. Auditor in Thailand: Statutory Independence, CPA vs. TA, and Bilingual Financial Reporting
A bookkeeper and an auditor perform opposite, legally separated roles in Thailand. Thai corporate law strictly mandates auditor independence under the Accounting Act B.E. 2543 and CCC Section 1197.
The Thai Corporate Tax Calendar: Statutory Filing Deadlines, Penalties, and Surcharges for Limited Companies
A master statutory tax schedule for foreign directors and business owners in Thailand: monthly withholding taxes (PND 1, 3, 53), VAT (PP 30), Social Security, mid-year PND 51 underestimation rules, and year-end DBD/Revenue Department closing.
Rented Registered Office & Virtual Office in Thailand: Legality, VAT Compliance (Por.Phor. 01.1), and Work Permits
Is a virtual office legal in Thailand? A practical and legal guide to Revenue Department VAT registration (Form Por.Phor. 01 / 01.1 landlord consent), physical signboard mandates, Area Revenue Office inspections, and Work Permit workspace rules.
Registering a Company in Thailand: Foreign Ownership, 2-Promoter Rule, Work Permits, and Bank Accounts
A complete legal and practical guide to incorporating a Thai limited company: modern 2-promoter rules, Foreign Business Act List 3 restrictions, nominee risks, BOI / Treaty of Amity 100% foreign equity, Work Permit quotas, and expat corporate banking.
Dormant Company Accounts in Thailand: Statutory Deadlines, Audits, and Penalties for Inactive Entities
Even with zero revenue and no operational transactions, every registered Thai company is legally required to close annual accounts, undergo a mandatory CPA audit, hold an AGM, and submit statutory returns to both the DBD and the Revenue Department.
