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Introduction of Representative Office in Thailand

泰國代表處介紹

Setting up a representative office in Thailand is one of company type in Thailand. It is a non-trading entity, which means it can’t earn any income, and is supported by the head office in another country.

在泰國設立代表處也是一種公司型態。此為非貿易企業，即不能有收入，並由在國外的母公司支援。

Following are characteristics of a representative office in Thailand:

以下為泰國代表處的特點:

• The operating expense is paid by the head office;

      營運費用由總公司支付;

• Doesn’t earn income from its service;

      不能藉由提供的服務產生收入 ;

• Can’t receive purchase order or make sales;

      不能接收訂單或買賣;

• Isn’t required to pay corporate income tax.

      不需支付企業所得稅。

To register a representative office in Thailand, you will need:

在泰國設立辦公室需要:

• An application form;

      申請書;

• Copy of the company affidavit;

      公司宣誓書影本;

• Copy of a passport of the representative and a non-immigrant visa or an entry visa stamp;

      代表處負責人的護照影印本及非移民簽證或入境章證明;

• Power of Attorney of the representative of the office

   代表處負責人的委託書

All documents should be notarized and certified by Thai embassy.

所有文件需在泰國外交部認證。

In addition, there are some business activities that a representative isn’t allowed to conduct, such as:

另外代表處有被禁止從事的業務，像是:

• Making purchase or relevant activity on behalf of the head office or its affiliated companies;

      代表總公司或相關企業進行採購或相關活動;

• Accepting purchase orders on behalf of the head office or its affiliated companies;

      代表總公司或相關企業接受採購訂單;

• Checking and controlling the quality and quantity of goods for companies that are not the head office or its affiliated companies;

      檢查及控管非總公司或相關企業商品的品質及數項;

• Providing advice on goods that are not produced or sold by the head office or its affiliated companies;

      針對非總公司或相關企業生產或售出的商品提供意見;

• Giving advice on products that are produced by unaffiliated companies;

      向非相關企業的產品提供意見;

• Producing business reports to unaffiliated companies;

      向非相關企業提供企業報告;

• Providing after-sale service about installation and maintenance.

      提供安裝及維護的售後服務。

There are some advantages of setting up a representative office in Thailand, such as:

在泰國設立代表處有優勢，像是:

• It can be 100% owned by foreigners;

      可以由外國人100%持有;

• No need to pay incorporate income tax;

      不需要支付企業所得稅;

• No need to pay government fee for incorporation;

      設立時不需要支付規費;

• Is not subject to work permit that the employer has to hire four Thai employees for each foreign employee.

      不受「每四位泰籍員工才能聘僱一位外國員工」的規定。

The benefits of setting up a representative office in Thailand are really attractive. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about setting up one in Thailand.

在泰國設立代表處的優惠非常吸引人。如果有意在泰國設立代表處請與我們聯絡。

IBC International Business Consultancy is a law, finance and accounting firm located in Bangkok, Thailand with experienced lawyers, accountants, and financial advisers. We provide services including investment, tax and legal advice in Thailand.

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