Question 1

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept two payment methods only: Thai bank transfer or cash paid in our Pattaya office. We do not accept credit or debit cards, cheques, cryptocurrency, or international wire transfers. All payments must be made in Thai Baht (THB).

Question 2

Do I need to pay everything up front?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Full payment is required in advance, with no exceptions. Once the written quote is approved, the total amount — our professional fee plus any expected government fees — must be settled before we begin work. For recurring services such as monthly accounting, each monthly invoice is paid in advance for the period it covers.

Question 3

Are government fees included in your prices?

Accepted Answer

No. Our quoted prices cover our professional service fee only. Government fees (immigration, DBD, Revenue Department, MFA legalisation, visa stamps) are paid separately and passed through at cost. We always confirm the full total — our fee plus government fees — in writing before any work begins.

Question 4

Can you give me a fixed quote before I commit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After a free consultation — by phone, WhatsApp, LINE or in our Pattaya office — we send a written quote covering our fee, all expected government fees, and the documents we need from you. The quote is what you pay.

Question 5

Are prices the same for everyone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We publish the same transparent price list for every client, regardless of nationality. There are no hidden charges, no markups on government fees, and no agent commissions added to your invoice.

Question 6

Where is your office?

Accepted Answer

We're on Siam Country Club Road, Pattaya, Chonburi. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Walk-ins welcome, or book a free consultation via WhatsApp, LINE or our contact form.

Question 7

How long has Thai Business Help been operating?

Accepted Answer

We've been established in Pattaya since 2010, serving expats and businesses across Thailand for over 15 years. Our team includes Thai-licensed accountants, lawyers, immigration specialists and certified translators.

Question 8

Which Thai visa should I apply for? (60-second decision tree)

Accepted Answer

Aged 50+ with ฿800k or ฿65k/month income: Retirement Non-O. Aged 50+ with USD 80k passive income: LTR Wealthy Pensioner (10 years, no annual extension). Married to a Thai: Marriage Non-O. Remote worker: DTV (5 years, ฿500k proof) or LTR Work-from-Thailand Pro (10 years, employer must meet revenue test). Employed by a Thai company: Non-B + Work Permit. Studying Thai/Muay Thai: ED Visa. Want to skip financial proof entirely: Thailand Privilege (Elite). The comparison table above maps every option side-by-side.

Question 9

What is the TDAC and do I still need a TM6?

Accepted Answer

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) replaced the paper TM6 on 1 May 2025 for all foreign arrivals by air, land and sea. Complete it online at tdac.immigration.go.th within 72 hours of arrival — passport, flight, accommodation address. It is free; any site charging a fee is a scam. The TM30 (address registration filed by the property owner) is a separate, still-required document.

Question 10

How does the 2024 foreign-sourced income rule affect visa holders?

Accepted Answer

If you spend 180+ days in a calendar year in Thailand you are a Thai tax resident. From 1 January 2024, foreign-sourced income (salary, dividends, rental income, pension) remitted to Thailand in the same year is taxable in Thailand at progressive rates (0–35%). Pre-2024 savings remain exempt with documentation. Double-tax treaties usually credit foreign tax paid. LTR-visa holders are statutorily exempt on foreign income. Most Retirement and Marriage visa holders living off pensions should file a PND.90 — see our Tax service.

Question 11

Can I convert a tourist or visa-exempt entry into a long-stay visa without leaving Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes for many categories: TR → Non-O (Retirement or Marriage) is filed at Chonburi Immigration with 21 days remaining on the entry. TR → Non-B requires the employer's work permit pack and is filed at Chonburi too. DTV in-country conversions were tightened in 2024 — we now file DTV at the Thai embassy in Vientiane, Phnom Penh or HCMC for predictable approval. LTR is filed at the BOI One Stop in Bangkok regardless of where you started.

Question 12

What is the minimum balance for the Retirement visa in 2026?

Accepted Answer

฿800,000 in a Thai bank account in your sole name, seasoned for 2 months before application and maintained at ฿800k for the first 3 months after, then never falling below ฿400k. Alternative: ฿65,000 monthly income proven by an embassy income affidavit (the US, UK, Australia and Canada have stopped issuing these — those nationalities must use the bank route or 12 months of foreign-bank credits). Combination: ฿800k/year (e.g. ฿40k/month + ฿320k seasoned).

Question 13

Do you guarantee visa approval?

Accepted Answer

No reputable agent can guarantee approval — final discretion rests with the Thai Embassy or Immigration Bureau officer. What we can promise is that we only submit properly-prepared applications: if we think your case will not fly as it stands, we tell you up-front, and if we cannot take the case we refund the consultation fee. We do not pay bribes; agents who promise 'guaranteed' visas typically do, and the visas they obtain are revoked when audited.

Question 14

What does a Thai visa actually cost in 2026? (government fees)

Accepted Answer

Tourist TR: ฿1,000–฿2,000. DTV: ฿10,000. Non-O Retirement/Marriage: ฿2,000 (single entry) / ฿5,000 (multiple). Non-B: ฿2,000/฿5,000. LTR: ฿50,000 (10 years). Elite: ฿900,000–฿5M membership. 90-day report: free. Re-entry single ฿1,000 / multiple ฿3,800. TM30: free. TDAC: free. Our service fees on top start at ฿8,000 (Tourist) and ฿95,000 (LTR — flat all-in, no add-ons).

Question 15

How does 90-day reporting work and what happens if I miss it?

Accepted Answer

Every foreigner on a long-stay visa must report their address to Immigration every 90 days. The filing window runs from 15 days before the due date through 7 days after the due date. Options: in person at Chonburi Immigration, by post, online (TM47 portal — only works if you have reported in person at least once), or via our office (฿1,500 inc. courier). Late filing fine: ฿2,000. Failure to report for 6+ months triggers visa revocation and overstay status.

Question 16

What is overstay and what are the 2026 penalties?

Accepted Answer

Overstay fine: ฿500 per day, capped at ฿20,000. Self-surrender within 90 days: no entry ban. Caught at the airport / Immigration check: 1–10 year entry ban depending on overstay length (1 year for 90+ days, 3 years for 1+ year, 5 years for 3+ years, 10 years for 5+ years). Children under 18 are not fined. We handle voluntary surrender at Chonburi Immigration the same day.

Question 17

Which visa lets me work in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Work-permit-eligible: Non-B + Work Permit (employee), LTR Work-from-Thailand Pro and Highly-Skilled Pro (digital work permit included), SMART T/I/E/S (no work permit required for the sponsoring activity), BOI promotion (fast-tracked work permits for foreign staff). Work NOT permitted: Tourist, DTV (remote work for overseas clients only), Retirement, Marriage (work permit can be added separately), ED, Elite/Privilege. Working without a work permit is a criminal offence: fine up to ฿100,000 and deportation.

Question 18

Why use a Pattaya immigration specialist instead of a Bangkok agent?

Accepted Answer

Every long-stay visa renewal, conversion, 90-day report, TM30 dispute and Non-O extension for a foreigner living in Pattaya, Jomtien, Sattahip or East Chonburi is filed at Chonburi Immigration (Soi Jomtien) — our home office is 12 minutes away. We file in person on the day of submission, fix rejected applications the same afternoon, and know which counter officer handles which category. Bangkok-based agents file by courier and lose 5–7 working days per round-trip rejection.

Question 19

Can a foreigner own 100% of a Thai company?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only through one of four routes: (1) BOI promotion for a qualifying A1–A4 activity, (2) US Treaty of Amity if all foreign shareholders are US citizens or US-incorporated entities, (3) a Foreign Business Licence from the Ministry of Commerce for restricted List 2/3 activities, or (4) the activity falls outside the Foreign Business Act restrictions altogether (most manufacturing and export). A standard Thai Limited otherwise requires at least 51% Thai shareholding. Nominee Thai shareholders are illegal under Section 36 of the FBA — we never set them up.

Question 20

What is the real minimum registered capital?

Accepted Answer

Legally 15 THB per shareholder. Practically: 2M THB fully paid-up per foreign work permit you intend to sponsor, 3M THB for a Branch or FBL, and the BOI sets its own minimum per activity (often 1M THB plus 25% equity). Capital does not need to be deposited in a Thai bank for Thai-majority companies; foreign-majority companies and FBLs require bank-certified remittance.

Question 21

How long does Thai company registration actually take?

Accepted Answer

A Thai Limited is typically registered within 7–14 working days once shareholders are confirmed and all required documents are complete. Timing remains subject to DBD processing, document readiness and the circumstances of the case. BOI promotion typically takes 60–120 days from filing to certificate. FBLs typically take 90–180 days and are discretionary. Bank account opening can add 1–10 days depending on ownership structure.

Question 22

Do I need a Thai office address, and can it be a virtual office?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the DBD, Revenue Department, Social Security Office and bank all need a verifiable address with a lease and landlord consent letter. Virtual offices are accepted by the DBD for registration but rejected by the Revenue Department for VAT and by most banks for account opening. We recommend a real serviced office in Pattaya, Bangkok or Chonburi for any company that will trade, sponsor work permits or register for VAT.

Question 23

What does it actually cost in 2026? (government fees)

Accepted Answer

Name reservation: free. Memorandum of Association registration: 500 THB. Limited company establishment registration: 5,000 THB. Certificate: 40 THB per item. Registration certificate: 100 THB per copy. Certified copies of registration documents: 50 THB per page. Stamp duty: ~200 THB. VAT registration: free. Tax ID: free. SSO registration: free. Bank account: 500–2,000 THB. Notary/translation (per page): 500–800 THB. Our all-in fee from 25,000 THB covers everything above plus drafting, filings, two company stamps and accompaniment.

Question 24

Thai Ltd vs BOI vs Treaty of Amity — which should I pick?

Accepted Answer

Thai Limited if you have a Thai partner or your activity is unrestricted: cheapest, fastest, no ongoing reporting beyond standard accounting. BOI if your activity qualifies (tech, manufacturing, R&D, agribusiness, EEC): tax holidays and 100% ownership, but heavier reporting and a 1-year promotion review. Treaty of Amity if all shareholders are US: 100% ownership without BOI conditions, but excludes broadcasting, transport, banking, land and natural resources. FBL only if none of the above work. See our comparison table above.

Question 25

What ongoing compliance does a Thai company have?

Accepted Answer

Monthly: PND 1/3/53 withholding tax (by the 7th), PP30 VAT (by the 15th), SSO contributions (by the 15th). Annually: corporate tax (PND 50, within 150 days of year-end), audited financial statements lodged with the DBD (within 1 month of AGM), AGM (within 4 months of year-end). Late filing penalties start at 200 THB per form and escalate fast. We handle the full compliance package — see our Accounting service.

Question 26

Can I register a company while on a tourist visa or DTV?

Accepted Answer

Yes, registration is permitted on any legal status. Trading and being employed by the company requires a work permit and a Non-B visa. For the related ordinary business extension of stay, Immigration criteria generally require at least 2M THB paid-up capital per foreigner and a ratio of 1 foreign employee to 4 permanent Thai employees. Specified categories, including representative, regional and overseas-company branch offices, may qualify for relaxed criteria. We sequence the visa conversion alongside registration.

Question 27

Why use a Pattaya-based firm instead of a Bangkok one?

Accepted Answer

If your business is on the Eastern Seaboard (Pattaya, Chonburi, Rayong, EEC) every filing — DBD Chonburi branch, Chonburi Revenue, Chonburi Social Security, Chonburi Immigration, EEC Office — is local to us. We file in person on the day of submission, not by courier, which cuts a week off most timelines and avoids the rejection-by-post loop that catches out remote agents.

Question 28

Is a Thai accountant legally required, or can my foreign bookkeeper handle it?

Accepted Answer

Legally required. Under the Accounting Act B.E. 2543, every Thai juristic person must appoint a Thai-qualified accountant (degree in accounting or TFAC-registered) and books must be maintained in Thai language and Thai baht. A foreign bookkeeper can produce management accounts in English, but the statutory submission must be signed off by a Thai accountant and audited by a TFAC-licensed CPA.

Question 29

What does monthly accounting actually cost in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Dormant: ฿2,500/month. Non-VAT SME (under ฿1.8M revenue, fewer than 5 staff): ฿4,500/month. VAT-registered with up to 100 transactions and 10 staff: ฿9,500/month. BOI / Treaty of Amity / FBL: from ฿15,000/month. Year-end audit is included in every monthly plan — most firms bill it separately at ฿25,000–฿60,000.

Question 30

What is the 2024 foreign-sourced income rule and does it affect me?

Accepted Answer

From 1 January 2024, the Revenue Department reinterpreted Section 41(2): foreign-sourced income earned by a Thai tax resident (180+ days in a calendar year) is now taxable in Thailand in the year it is remitted, regardless of when it was earned. Pre-2024 savings remitted now remain exempt if you can document them. We model the position, claim double-tax treaty relief (the UK, US, Australia and most EU treaties protect taxed-at-source income), and time remittances to minimise exposure. LTR-visa holders are exempt.

Question 31

When does VAT registration become mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of the month in which cumulative revenue exceeds ฿1.8M in a calendar year. Voluntary registration earlier is common — it lets you reclaim input VAT on capital purchases and lifts you out of the SME perception ceiling. The rate is 7% (extended to 30 September 2026).

Question 32

What are the real penalties for late filing?

Accepted Answer

PND.1/3/53 late filing: ฿200 per form + 1.5% monthly interest. PP.30: ฿500 per form + 1.5% monthly + a surcharge of up to 2× the tax shortfall for understated VAT. SSO: 2% per month on unpaid contributions. PND.50 late filing: ฿2,000 + 1.5% monthly + DBD director-personal-liability exposure. Repeat lateness triggers a Revenue audit.

Question 33

How does Thai withholding tax work?

Accepted Answer

Whenever a Thai company pays for a service, it withholds tax at source: 3% for most professional services and rentals, 5% for advertising and prizes, 1% for transport, 2% for construction. The withholder issues a 50 Bis certificate to the supplier and remits the tax via PND.3 (paying an individual) or PND.53 (paying a company) by the 7th. Get this wrong and the Revenue treats your expense as non-deductible.

Question 34

What is the corporate income tax rate in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Standard rate: 20%. SME relief (paid-up capital ≤ ฿5M and revenue ≤ ฿30M): 0% on the first ฿300k, 15% on ฿300k–฿3M, 20% above. BOI-promoted activities: 0% for 3–8 years, then 20%. Half-year (PND.51) is due by end of August, full year (PND.50) within 150 days of year-end.

Question 35

Do I need to file personal income tax as an expat?

Accepted Answer

If you spend 180+ days in Thailand in a calendar year you are a Thai tax resident and must file PND.90 (mixed income) or PND.91 (employment income only) by 31 March. Even non-residents must file on Thai-sourced income, including salary from a Thai work permit. We handle the 17% preferential rate for qualifying Highly-Skilled Professionals under the LTR programme, subject to applicable conditions, plus RMF/SSF deductions, life and health insurance allowances, and the 2024 remittance position.

Question 36

Can I switch accountants mid-year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is straightforward. We collect your trial balance, prior-year audited accounts, last-filed PND.50 and any open Revenue correspondence from your outgoing firm, reconcile to your bank statements and pick up filings the next month. The outgoing firm has a professional obligation to release records under TFAC rules.

Question 37

Why a Pattaya CPA firm instead of Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Every filing for an Eastern Seaboard company — Chonburi Revenue, Chonburi Social Security, Chonburi DBD branch, Chonburi Provincial Office — is on our doorstep. We hand-file when the e-filing portal rejects a submission (which happens monthly), attend Revenue audits in person, and keep an audited paper trail in your office, not in a courier bag between Bangkok and Pattaya.

Question 38

Am I a Thai tax resident?

Accepted Answer

You are a Thai tax resident if you stay in Thailand for 180 days or more in a calendar year. Residents are taxed on Thai-sourced income and on foreign income remitted to Thailand.

Question 39

When is the Thai tax filing deadline?

Accepted Answer

Personal income tax returns (PND.90/91) are due by 31 March for the previous tax year. Online filing extends this to 8 April. Corporate returns are due within 150 days of fiscal year-end.

Question 40

What is the SME corporate tax rate?

Accepted Answer

SMEs with paid-up capital under 5 million THB and revenue under 30 million THB enjoy a reduced rate: 0% on the first 300,000 THB, 15% up to 3 million, and 20% above.

Question 41

Do I pay tax on overseas income?

Accepted Answer

From 2024, Thai tax residents are taxed on foreign income remitted into Thailand in the same year it is earned. We help structure remittances tax-efficiently within the rules.

Question 42

Can foreigners own land in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Foreigners cannot directly own land in Thailand, but can own condominium units (up to 49% foreign quota per building), lease land for up to 30 years, or own land through BOI-promoted Thai companies in specific cases.

Question 43

Is a Thai will necessary if I already have a foreign will?

Accepted Answer

Strongly recommended. A Thai will covering Thai-situated assets (property, bank accounts, vehicles) avoids lengthy probate complications and conflicts with foreign jurisdiction.

Question 44

How long does a Thai divorce take?

Accepted Answer

An uncontested administrative divorce can be registered at the local district office in one day if both spouses agree. Contested divorces through the family court typically take 6–12 months.

Question 45

Do you handle court representation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Thai-licensed lawyers represent clients in civil, family, and commercial courts throughout Thailand, with English-language case updates.

Question 46

Are your translations accepted by Thai immigration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by Thai immigration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, and Thai courts.

Question 47

How long does MFA legalisation take?

Accepted Answer

MFA legalisation typically takes 5–7 business days for standard service. Express service (2–3 days) is available for an additional fee.

Question 48

Do you translate languages other than English and Thai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work with certified translators in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, and more. Lead times may be slightly longer.

Question 49

Can I get a translation accepted overseas?

Accepted Answer

For overseas use, the translation typically needs MFA legalisation plus legalisation by the destination country's embassy. We handle the full chain.

Question 50

What does a UK visa from Thailand actually cost in 2026?

Accepted Answer

UK government application fees effective 8 April 2026: Standard Visitor 6 months GBP 135, 2 years GBP 506, 5 years GBP 903 and 10 years GBP 1,128; Route to Settlement GBP 2,064; Indefinite Leave to Remain GBP 3,226. Student, BN(O), IHS, priority, TB-test and VFS charges vary by route and service. Our professional fees are separate and start at ฿18,000 for Visitor applications and ฿55,000 for Spouse/Fiancé applications.

Question 51

Why are Thai applicants refused so often on the Visitor route?

Accepted Answer

UKVI's published refusal rate for Thai nationals on Standard Visitor is roughly 23%. The top three reasons in caseworker notes: (1) financial evidence does not show the funds are genuinely available — sudden large deposits without explanation are the #1 killer; (2) weak ties to Thailand (no property, single, unemployed, no dependants) make the caseworker doubt return intention; (3) sponsor letter does not match the bank statements or has no accommodation details. We pre-empt all three before submission.

Question 52

What is the minimum income for a UK Spouse or Fiancé visa in 2026?

Accepted Answer

£29,000 gross annual income from the UK-based sponsor (raised from £18,600 in 2024). Alternatives: £88,500 in cash savings held by either party for 6+ months, or a combination (£29,000 – sponsor income × 2.5 + £16,000). Self-employed sponsors must show one full SA302 + tax year overview at £29,000+. Dependent children no longer add to the income requirement (rule change April 2024).

Question 53

Can I apply for a UK visa while in the UK on a Visitor visa?

Accepted Answer

No. Visitor visa holders cannot switch to Spouse, Fiancé or Settlement routes in-country. The application must be made from outside the UK — for Thai nationals that means lodging at VFS Bangkok. A Fiancé visa entered with permission to marry within 6 months CAN be switched in-country to Spouse after the marriage.

Question 54

How long does it take from VFS Bangkok appointment to decision?

Accepted Answer

Standard Visitor: 3 weeks (UKVI service standard). Priority Visitor (+£500): 5 working days. Super-priority Visitor (+£1,000): next working day where available. Spouse/Fiancé/Partner standard: 12 weeks; priority service (+£500) reduces to ~5 weeks. Settlement/ILR standard 6 months; priority 5 working days; super-priority next-day. Student standard 3 weeks.

Question 55

Do I still need a TB test for a UK visa from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Thailand is on the UKVI TB-test list. Any visa for more than 6 months (Spouse, Fiancé, Student, Settlement, BN(O)) requires a clear TB certificate from an IOM-approved clinic. In Thailand the approved clinic is IOM Bangkok (Sathorn). Cost ~฿4,500, valid 6 months, results in 1–3 working days.

Question 56

My UK visa was refused. Administrative Review or fresh application?

Accepted Answer

Visitor refusals have no right of appeal — only paid Administrative Review (£80) within 28 days, decided in around 6 months, with a roughly 13% success rate. A targeted fresh application addressing the exact reasons for refusal is almost always faster and more successful — typical 4–6 weeks vs 6 months for AR. Spouse/Fiancé refusals (Appendix FM) carry a full right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration); we work with UK-based barristers for those.

Question 57

Where is VFS Global Bangkok and what should I bring to the appointment?

Accepted Answer

VFS UK Visa Application Centre Bangkok: 10th Floor, The Trendy Office Building, Sukhumvit Soi 13, Wattana, Bangkok. Bring: passport, printed appointment confirmation, IHS receipt, printed application, all supporting documents (we provide a labelled bundle), and a charged phone. The biometric (fingerprints + photo) takes 10–20 minutes; document upload is included if you take the VFS Premium Lounge service (+฿1,800).

Question 58

Can my Thai partner work in the UK on a Fiancé visa?

Accepted Answer

No. The 6-month Fiancé visa carries 'no work, no study, no recourse to public funds' conditions. Once married within the 6-month window and switched to Spouse leave in-country, the new BRP/eVisa permits any employment (including self-employment) and study. Plan the income and accommodation timeline around the 6-month switch.

Question 59

Do you handle BN(O) Hong Kong applications from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We act for BN(O) status holders and dependants resident in Thailand, including the 5-year visa, IHS calculation across 5 years (£5,175 adult, £3,880 child), accommodation evidence and the dependent route for non-BN(O) family members. The route gives unrestricted work and study rights with ILR after 5 years and citizenship after 6.

Question 60

Why use a Pattaya-based UK adviser instead of applying yourself?

Accepted Answer

UKVI publishes 200+ pages of caseworker guidance per route. The difference between a refused Visitor visa (23% refused) and a successful Spouse visa requiring £29,000 of correctly-evidenced income is not the form — it is the cover letter, financial narrative and document bundle that match the guidance. Our team includes UK immigration advisers, we file weekly at VFS Bangkok and we know which Thai bank letter formats UKVI Sheffield accepts at first read.

Question 61

Can I renew my UK passport from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UK passports are renewed via HM Passport Office's online service and posted to the UK for processing. The British Embassy in Bangkok no longer issues passports — but we manage the full UK-based process for you.

Question 62

How long does a UK passport application take from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

HMPO advises up to 10 weeks for overseas applications, though many complete sooner. First passports and replacements for lost or stolen documents can take longer.

Question 63

Do you handle Emergency Travel Documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you need to travel urgently and your passport is lost, stolen or expired, we assist with the British Embassy's ETD process for one-way travel back to the UK or onward to your home country.

Question 64

Which visas legally require health insurance?

Accepted Answer

The Non-Immigrant OA retirement visa requires approved Thai health insurance with minimum 3,000,000 THB (or 100,000 USD) total coverage. Some long-stay categories such as DTV also expect proof of cover.

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General & Payment

What payment methods do you accept?

Do I need to pay everything up front?

Are government fees included in your prices?

Can you give me a fixed quote before I commit?

Are prices the same for everyone?

Where is your office?

How long has Thai Business Help been operating?

Visa Services

Which Thai visa should I apply for? (60-second decision tree)Visa Services

What is the TDAC and do I still need a TM6?Visa Services

How does the 2024 foreign-sourced income rule affect visa holders?Visa Services

Can I convert a tourist or visa-exempt entry into a long-stay visa without leaving Thailand?Visa Services

What is the minimum balance for the Retirement visa in 2026?Visa Services

Do you guarantee visa approval?Visa Services

What does a Thai visa actually cost in 2026? (government fees)Visa Services

How does 90-day reporting work and what happens if I miss it?Visa Services

What is overstay and what are the 2026 penalties?Visa Services

Which visa lets me work in Thailand?Visa Services

Why use a Pattaya immigration specialist instead of a Bangkok agent?Visa Services

Do I need 800,000 THB in a Thai bank?Retirement Visa

What is the difference between Non-O and Non-OA?Retirement Visa

Do I need to leave Thailand to renew?Retirement Visa

Can I work in Thailand on a DTV?DTV Visa

How long can I stay on each entry?DTV Visa

Do I need 500,000 THB in a Thai bank?DTV Visa

Do I need to be married in Thailand?Marriage Visa

Can I work on a marriage visa?Marriage Visa

What's the financial requirement?Marriage Visa

How fast can I get a work permit?Work Permits

Do I need a Thai company to sponsor me?Work Permits

Can my spouse get a dependent visa?Work Permits

When is the report due?90-Day Reporting

What happens if I miss it?90-Day Reporting

Do I have to be in Thailand to file?90-Day Reporting

Can my dependent work on a Non-O dependent visa?Dependent Visa

Are children covered until 20?Dependent Visa

Do I actually have to attend classes?Education Visa

Can I work on an ED visa?Education Visa

Which visas require insurance?Health Insurance

Can pre-existing conditions be covered?Health Insurance

Does the LTR include a work permit?LTR Visa

What is the tax rate under LTR?LTR Visa

Do I need a work permit with a SMART Visa?SMART Visa

Can my family join me?SMART Visa

How long does PR take?Permanent Residency

Can I still lose PR?Permanent Residency

Do I need to give up my current citizenship?Citizenship Consultation

Who is responsible for TM30?TM30 Registration

Do I need a new TM30 after every trip abroad?TM30 Registration

Can I extend more than once?30-Day Extension

How long is the certificate valid?Residence Certificate

Is the consultation refundable?Visa Consultation

Will you submit on my behalf?Immigration Accompaniment

What happens if I leave without one?Re-Entry Permits

Business Services

Can a foreigner own 100% of a Thai company?Business Registration

What is the real minimum registered capital?Business Registration

How long does Thai company registration actually take?Business Registration

Do I need a Thai office address, and can it be a virtual office?Business Registration

What does it actually cost in 2026? (government fees)Business Registration

Thai Ltd vs BOI vs Treaty of Amity — which should I pick?Business Registration

What ongoing compliance does a Thai company have?Business Registration

Can I register a company while on a tourist visa or DTV?Business Registration

Why use a Pattaya-based firm instead of a Bangkok one?Business Registration

Is a Thai accountant legally required, or can my foreign bookkeeper handle it?Accounting

What does monthly accounting actually cost in 2026?Accounting

What is the 2024 foreign-sourced income rule and does it affect me?Accounting

When does VAT registration become mandatory?Accounting

What are the real penalties for late filing?Accounting

How does Thai withholding tax work?Accounting

What is the corporate income tax rate in Thailand?Accounting

Do I need to file personal income tax as an expat?Accounting

Can I switch accountants mid-year?Accounting

Why a Pattaya CPA firm instead of Bangkok?Accounting

Am I a Thai tax resident?Tax Services

When is the Thai tax filing deadline?Tax Services

What is the SME corporate tax rate?Tax Services

Do I pay tax on overseas income?Tax Services