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The INCOTERMS 2010 highlight the notion of the selling price of goods at the international level. How do you set this price? What are the charges taken into account in the sale price? Who is responsible for the goods along the way? Precisely, the INCOTERMS 2010 and 2020 respond to these concerns. Unfortunately, these [...]
Princess Haya: The princess, the sheikh and the £550m divorce settlement, It's described as the biggest divorce case in British legal history - involving the billionaire ruler of Dubai and his estranged wife, reported by the BBC on 21 December 2021. Of course, the law differs from country to country. It is interesting to [...]
Introduction to Capital Contributions and Shareholder Loans In Thai companies, funding is not limited to initial share capital. Ongoing financial support is often required, particularly in growth-stage businesses or capital-intensive investments. Foreign investors frequently provide funding through a combination of equity contributions and shareholder loans. While both mechanisms serve to finance the company, they [...]
Introduction to BOI Investment Promotion The concept of a BOI promoted company is often presented as the most advantageous structure available to foreign investors in Thailand. In certain cases, that is correct. However, the legal and commercial reality is more specific. The Board of Investment (BOI) does not exist to simplify foreign entry in [...]
Understanding the Foreign Business Act Framework Foreign investors entering Thailand often encounter a regulatory system that differs significantly from many Western jurisdictions. Business incorporation alone does not automatically grant the right to operate freely. Instead, foreign participation in the Thai economy is governed by a legal framework that regulates ownership structures, business activities, and [...]
Understanding Thailand’s Foreign Investment Regulatory Environment Foreign investors entering Thailand often focus first on commercial opportunity—market demand, partnerships, or operational strategy. However, many investment difficulties arise not from the commercial model itself but from misunderstandings of the legal environment in which the business must operate. Thailand maintains a structured regulatory framework governing foreign ownership, [...]
Foreign Investment in Thai Real Estate Foreign participation in Thailand’s property market operates within a structured legal framework due to statutory restrictions on land ownership and foreign business participation. As a result, foreign investors typically obtain exposure to real estate assets through legally structured arrangements rather than direct ownership of land. Common structuring mechanisms [...]
Business Operating Environment in Thailand Thailand has long been recognized as a competitive destination for international investment in Southeast Asia. The country offers developed infrastructure, regional market access, and a legal framework that supports foreign investment activity. However, investors evaluating entry into Thailand must consider a range of operational cost factors including taxation, labor [...]
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