chonabot Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Hi all , I will be moving to Thailand in about 3 months, with Thai wife and son. I'm 37 and from the USA, Live UK I have worked mainly in IT but have had some teaching experience ( TEFL , mainly private tuition) We will be living in the isaan area , between Kalasin and Kohn Kaen. I know the area pretty well , having spent time there over the last 10 years etc. Anyway I would like advice on opening a business in one of these towns. I would like to offer a one-one English tuition service, as opposed to teaching in a school. Am I correct in thinking that this would be the correct way of setting up/getting started? a)Find premises b)register business/buy business name (in wifes name) c)ensure sufficient funds in company account d)obtain letterheaded offer of employment from company e)leave country/ apply for non-imm B visa f)if successful apply for work permit g)if successful start advertising etc h)go bust...............j/k Many thanks on any input , this board is a godsend! Chonabot :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevinnow Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Depends on your funds: To register a business in your wife's name is straight forward, just open shop! All you need for a non-immigrant "B" visa (essential for a work permit) is a letter from her saying you have employment waiting for you in Thailand, the local Thai consulate in your home country will give you a "B" visa on the strength of that. That's the easy part! Remember you are a farang and immigration will want to see evidence that your wife has 2 million baht ( a requirement for one farang work permit) could be tricky if they ask for accounts ect. If you have the funds to set up a Limited Company ie: 2 million baht, why not put the buisness in your name as you will have more chance of a work permit. You can get your "B" visa on the strength of a computerised letter of offer of employment no probs, then apply for a work permit through a lawyer,saves time and errors! Good Luck Sev :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 Cheers , methinks it will be needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now