Hello, I would like to ask any advice concerning setting up a small business.

I am British married to a Thai citizen. We do not have multi-millions, to set up big companies.

But we do wish to set up a small learning center in a rural area near Chumpohn. We can do in quietly but as a foriegner I do not wish to be living in fear of getting caught with out a work permit etc.

What are our options ?????

You could set up a limited company with a limited capital, say 1 million baht given you are married to a Thai national then you should still quailfy for a Work Permit. Note ... you don't need the 1 million in any bank, it's just a fee to pay on the capitalisation.

You might consider an alternative which I have not explored myself (we have gone the company route) where you are employed by your wife in her small business. I have been told (??) that you can still apply for a Work Permit in this situataion and given you might be out of the mainstream tourist areas then that might be much easier.

Best of luck.

Please do not post in multiple forums, thank you

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