JP-HB

Thank you for your reply. I'm aware of the DTV but have not really considered it much, however you are right, it could be a good choice. In the future my wife and I would like to open a small guesthouse (4 rooms max) I'm guessing at that point I would need to change to a visa that allows work permits but otherwise the DTV is probably ideal. From reading the article you linked it seems you have to leave the country every 180 days?

Getting prepared for our move from the UK to Thailand and so researching the best way to operate my business in Thailand. Any advice would be really appreciated. I'm currently a UK operating Sole Trader that is UK VAT registered. When I move to Thailand I will continue to sell my products in the UK and would obviously remain VAT registered. As my UK income will be taxable in Thailand, I believe I must fill in a tax return each year. I'm wondering if I should be thinking about registering a limited company or just continue on the sole trader/proprietorship basis. What would be the benefit of the ltd company in my position and what difficulties would I possibly have with either route? Just for clarity my wife is Thai so I would be able to find the 51% ownership required and also I would not be selling in Thailand or anywhere else but the UK. Thanks