Live In Thailand, Work For Overseas Business

[Joshua Wood]

Hi all,

I might end up being employed by a New Zealand company and paid by them in NZ$ into my NZ bank account, and pay NZ tax, but live in Thailand. I would be working as their overseas agent, buying goods to export back to them.

So I'm not being paid anything in Thailand, but I am working and making (overseas) money.

What sort of visas do I need to legally do this? Can I somehow apply still for a non-immigrant B and work permit? It would be great not to still have to do monthly visa runs.

I'm 24, and NZ is my nationality obviously.

Thanks,

Josh

[Sunbelt Asia]

What sort of visas do I need to legally do this?

Non immigrant visa

Can I somehow apply still for a non-immigrant B and work permit?

Yes. form a company.

It would be great not to still have to do monthly visa runs.

And safer if you will be working here on a visitor visa.

www.sunbeltasia.com

[penelope]

Tax issues to be aware of

I'm sure your accountant is up to speed on these issues, but above is a link to the important matters to be aware of, or better yet, potentially take advantage of.

What sort of visas do I need to legally do this? Can I somehow apply still for a non-immigrant B and work permit? It would be great not to still have to do monthly visa runs.

You need to be employed by a Thai company. Your NZL company should look into establishing a Thai subsidiary if you wish to be fully "legal". And be aware of tax treaties.

You may also wish to liase with the NZL-Thai Chamber of Commerce and TradeNZ.

Follow this link for more info

Also look at THIS THREAD for some interesting developments regarding NZL-thai trade.

[Joshua Wood]

Thanks all for all the info. However it seems like a huge effort for a small operation, and sadly it turns out there is no money in it anyways. Just wanted to say thanks all the same.