Hi,

If one wants to start a tutorial school (for evening and weekend school children), what is the minimum number of Thai employees and the minimum amount of money one will need to be legal and have a WP for this?

What are the legal costs too?

Setting up a language/tutoring school involves not only setting up a company but several other factors will need to be fulfilled as well.

A company partially owned by a foreigner will require million baht in capitalization if married to a Thai national- if not married to a Thai national then 2 million baht in capitalization is required and 4 Thai employees is required for each work permit.

A language school requires certification from the Ministry of Education in the Private Education Sector. The Ministry of Education also requires Thai majority ownership and a Thai director. Additionally, instructors generally need to be recognized by the Ministry of Education (ie Teachers License) before applying for the work permit as this would most likely be requested from the Labor Office before issuing the work permit.

Costs vary from company to company, Sunbelt Asia's fees are very competitive, if you wish to discuss this with an advisor please let us know

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