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Hi there, I got a few questions about running a business in Chiang Mai. For the moment I am running a guesthouse together with my Thai girlfriend. However, in Thailand we are not aloud to own property or run a business like this. That's why the guesthouse is in my girlfriends name and I am officially a student.

I can extend this educational visa for several years, but after that I have to find something else. Since I am educated for fitness trainer in Belgium, and I have my equipment already, I would like to start my own warehouse gym business...

Before I start my advertising though, I want to know if I can obtain a business visa for this kind of business.

If I cannot obtain a Non Immigrant B visa, is it possible to get a work permit if I am married to my Thai girlfriend? If yes, for what job?

With a marriage visa (O) we still have to show that we earn at least 40000 baht/month. If I earn this amount with my gym, is it sufficient if I just can show my bank account/passbook?

I also read about getting a visa as a sports coach. Does anybody know the requirements?

That's it for now, thanks a lot if somebody can help me out!

Grtz,

Alexis

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Register the company with 2 Million Capitalisation ( you don't need this money in the business as cash - you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes).

You will need some Thai employees (as you are married probaly 2x) - varies from Labour Dept to Dept.

Wth all the correct paperwork you can register your company and file an application for a Work Permit - as say the Client Manager.

Be warned Labour will try to restrict your job description so don't try to be too adventurous; be aware of occupations restricted to Thais (e.g. Supervising Accounts and Floor Sales are two areas that would apply to your business operation).

Once you have your WP application successfully filed you can travel to a neighbouring country to apply for a Single Entry 90 Day Non Immigrant 'B' Visa, re-enter Thailand and you can use your 90 day Non 'B' entry to get your WP issued.

Should you marry your Thai Partner, then when you come to apply to Immigration for an Extension of Permission to Stay under National Police Order Case 2.18 (Thai Family Member) you need to show evidence of Tax paid on 40,000+ THB pcm, evidence of income through a bank book is insufficient unless you can show > 400,000 THB throughout the qualifying period.

Immigration will also need to see evidence of your on going marriage, address, your WP and various company papers.

Good Luck.

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vtjforyou, based on what experience do you say that it is much trouble? Registering a company and getting a work permit is actually very straight forward, based on what may members have reported in this forum.

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Register the company with 2 Million Capitalisation ( you don't need this money in the business as cash - you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes).

You will need some Thai employees (as you are married probaly 2x) - varies from Labour Dept to Dept.

Wth all the correct paperwork you can register your company and file an application for a Work Permit - as say the Client Manager.

Be warned Labour will try to restrict your job description so don't try to be too adventurous; be aware of occupations restricted to Thais (e.g. Supervising Accounts and Floor Sales are two areas that would apply to your business operation).

Once you have your WP application successfully filed you can travel to a neighbouring country to apply for a Single Entry 90 Day Non Immigrant 'B' Visa, re-enter Thailand and you can use your 90 day Non 'B' entry to get your WP issued.

Should you marry your Thai Partner, then when you come to apply to Immigration for an Extension of Permission to Stay under National Police Order Case 2.18 (Thai Family Member) you need to show evidence of Tax paid on 40,000+ THB pcm, evidence of income through a bank book is insufficient unless you can show > 400,000 THB throughout the qualifying period.

Immigration will also need to see evidence of your on going marriage, address, your WP and various company papers.

Good Luck.

Thanks for the quick reply. Seems like I have a lot of things to do. What if I don't need employees? Can't I just get a work permit for this kind of business if I have a marriage visa?

About the 2 million Baht capitalisation: what do you mean exactly with "you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes)." Does this mean; if my investment in the business over time reaches 2 million Baht, it's fine?

So, correct me if I'm wrong, IF I marry my Thai partner AND I make money consistently so I can show troughout the year I have >400000 Baht on my account, I don't even need a work permit or business visa?

Thanks again for your time.

Grtz

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Register the company with 2 Million Capitalisation ( you don't need this money in the business as cash - you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes).

You will need some Thai employees (as you are married probaly 2x) - varies from Labour Dept to Dept.

Wth all the correct paperwork you can register your company and file an application for a Work Permit - as say the Client Manager.

Be warned Labour will try to restrict your job description so don't try to be too adventurous; be aware of occupations restricted to Thais (e.g. Supervising Accounts and Floor Sales are two areas that would apply to your business operation).

Once you have your WP application successfully filed you can travel to a neighbouring country to apply for a Single Entry 90 Day Non Immigrant 'B' Visa, re-enter Thailand and you can use your 90 day Non 'B' entry to get your WP issued.

Should you marry your Thai Partner, then when you come to apply to Immigration for an Extension of Permission to Stay under National Police Order Case 2.18 (Thai Family Member) you need to show evidence of Tax paid on 40,000+ THB pcm, evidence of income through a bank book is insufficient unless you can show > 400,000 THB throughout the qualifying period.

Immigration will also need to see evidence of your on going marriage, address, your WP and various company papers.

Good Luck.

Thanks for the quick reply. Seems like I have a lot of things to do. What if I don't need employees? Can't I just get a work permit for this kind of business if I have a marriage visa?

About the 2 million Baht capitalisation: what do you mean exactly with "you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes)." Does this mean; if my investment in the business over time reaches 2 million Baht, it's fine?

So, correct me if I'm wrong, IF I marry my Thai partner AND I make money consistently so I can show troughout the year I have >400000 Baht on my account, I don't even need a work permit or business visa?

Thanks again for your time.

Grtz

Sounds as if you need serious help. Best ask the advise of an expensive lawyer.

You will never understand what is being offered here for free

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Register the company with 2 Million Capitalisation ( you don't need this money in the business as cash - you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes).

You will need some Thai employees (as you are married probaly 2x) - varies from Labour Dept to Dept.

Wth all the correct paperwork you can register your company and file an application for a Work Permit - as say the Client Manager.

Be warned Labour will try to restrict your job description so don't try to be too adventurous; be aware of occupations restricted to Thais (e.g. Supervising Accounts and Floor Sales are two areas that would apply to your business operation).

Once you have your WP application successfully filed you can travel to a neighbouring country to apply for a Single Entry 90 Day Non Immigrant 'B' Visa, re-enter Thailand and you can use your 90 day Non 'B' entry to get your WP issued.

Should you marry your Thai Partner, then when you come to apply to Immigration for an Extension of Permission to Stay under National Police Order Case 2.18 (Thai Family Member) you need to show evidence of Tax paid on 40,000+ THB pcm, evidence of income through a bank book is insufficient unless you can show > 400,000 THB throughout the qualifying period.

Immigration will also need to see evidence of your on going marriage, address, your WP and various company papers.

Good Luck.

Thanks for the quick reply. Seems like I have a lot of things to do. What if I don't need employees? Can't I just get a work permit for this kind of business if I have a marriage visa?

About the 2 million Baht capitalisation: what do you mean exactly with "you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes)." Does this mean; if my investment in the business over time reaches 2 million Baht, it's fine?

So, correct me if I'm wrong, IF I marry my Thai partner AND I make money consistently so I can show troughout the year I have >400000 Baht on my account, I don't even need a work permit or business visa?

Thanks again for your time.

Grtz

If you work in Thailand , you can be married a Thai you will still need a work permit , You can stay in the country on a marriage visa . Your 40,000 baht a month I am thinking can be your wifes income if they haven't changed the rules .... But best advice is consult a lawyer because you getting into areas with many issues ...... and they are best at ways of getting around corners . If you bought a guest house and its in your girlfriends name ...... I d get married quick register the marriage and get her to make a will .. Short of that if she racks up the motor bike and drops off the deep end you just bought her parents , brother or sister a guest house ...... You ll be paying them rent !

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Register the company with 2 Million Capitalisation ( you don't need this money in the business as cash - you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes).

You will need some Thai employees (as you are married probaly 2x) - varies from Labour Dept to Dept.

Wth all the correct paperwork you can register your company and file an application for a Work Permit - as say the Client Manager.

Be warned Labour will try to restrict your job description so don't try to be too adventurous; be aware of occupations restricted to Thais (e.g. Supervising Accounts and Floor Sales are two areas that would apply to your business operation).

Once you have your WP application successfully filed you can travel to a neighbouring country to apply for a Single Entry 90 Day Non Immigrant 'B' Visa, re-enter Thailand and you can use your 90 day Non 'B' entry to get your WP issued.

Should you marry your Thai Partner, then when you come to apply to Immigration for an Extension of Permission to Stay under National Police Order Case 2.18 (Thai Family Member) you need to show evidence of Tax paid on 40,000+ THB pcm, evidence of income through a bank book is insufficient unless you can show > 400,000 THB throughout the qualifying period.

Immigration will also need to see evidence of your on going marriage, address, your WP and various company papers.

Good Luck.

Thanks for the quick reply. Seems like I have a lot of things to do. What if I don't need employees? Can't I just get a work permit for this kind of business if I have a marriage visa?

About the 2 million Baht capitalisation: what do you mean exactly with "you just pay a fee to register the Capital then account for Capital Assets/ Liabilities as time passes)." Does this mean; if my investment in the business over time reaches 2 million Baht, it's fine?

So, correct me if I'm wrong, IF I marry my Thai partner AND I make money consistently so I can show troughout the year I have >400000 Baht on my account, I don't even need a work permit or business visa?

Thanks again for your time.

Grtz

If you work in Thailand , you can be married a Thai you will still need a work permit , You can stay in the country on a marriage visa . Your 40,000 baht a month I am thinking can be your wifes income if they haven't changed the rules .... But best advice is consult a lawyer because you getting into areas with many issues ...... and they are best at ways of getting around corners . If you bought a guest house and its in your girlfriends name ...... I d get married quick register the marriage and get her to make a will .. Short of that if she racks up the motor bike and drops off the deep end you just bought her parents , brother or sister a guest house ...... You ll be paying them rent !

I took over the business (in her name) and paid a take-over price, but we still have to pay a monthly rent to the landlord...

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