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Is it legal to operate an express company on a business visa in Thailand?

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Jul 14, 2021
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Joe ************
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If I want to hold a Express company,is it illegal to hold the business Visa?
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The question revolves around the legality of holding a business visa while operating an express company in Thailand. Responses indicate mixed opinions, with some stating that securing a business visa for such a setup is unlikely due to stringent requirements, while others suggest it is possible if properly structured. It is advised to consult with the Board of Investment (BOI) for potential benefits and necessary documentation.
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Anthony ********
Oh oh Joe gone wrong
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Andrew *********
Basically he wants to do things illegally and not follow any rules and hope to get away with it by bribing his way through.
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เต๋อ *****
Just get the real wearhouse, not from your living room in your house.
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เต๋อ *****
Yes you can, you even qualify for other benefits, check with BOI.

They call this wearhouse business.
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Bruce *****
What is an express company
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Chris ********
You won't be granted the visa for such a set up, you need a million documents to secure a non b visa and you won't pass any of the terms.
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Benjamin ******
What's an Express company?
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Andrew *********
Don tell the world you are doing any illegal especially on Facebook, one born every minute.
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Joe ************
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@Andrew ********
 good idea Haha
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Joe ************
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@Benjamin *****
 Now just delivery some products from China to Thai and stored at my house. looks like not a formal company.
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Joe ************
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But in the future I will rent a shop to store my products,so I'd like to know which kind of visa suit for me
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Benjamin ******
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 You'll need to formalize your company. You won't be able to own the business outright, and will only be a 49% shareholder. You'll also need capital of about 3M THB (IF I remember correctly)

You should be able to rent a warehouse without a business license, but the larger you get, the more attention you'll attract
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Steven ***************
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 . 4 million. 2 million if you have a Thai spouse. Also 4 thai employees, 2 with thai spouse. Spouse can't be one.
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Joe ************
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@Benjamin *****
 Yeah,I know these.But some people just rent a warehouse and keep doong their business.When the police come,they would give them some tips.

Maybe I will go this way,but I need to apply a legal visa first.
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Benjamin ******
@Joe ***********
 I recommend the 5 year elite visa if you just want to stay in Thailand. Contact them at
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Joe ************
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@Benjamin *****
 Looks like the 10 year package suits me.My kid will graduate from high school after 11 years.Haha
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Joe ************
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@Benjamin *****
 ok.Thank you for your suggestion.
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Helio *****
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 do you know the cost of elite visa?
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Benjamin ******
@Helio ****
 it starts at 600K THB for five years
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Helio *****
@Benjamin *****
 thanks
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@Joe ***********
 In that case, I recommend keeping it quiet and not telling others.
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