Eyeing Asia : Investment Law In Thailand


This is a 
½ day virtual learning programme. Upon successful registration and payment, registrants will be sent a Zoom link and access details of the online workshop.

Overview

Investment opportunities in Thailand has been challenging since pandemic started in 2020. Before setting up business in Thailand, foreign investors need to be well aware that there are certain types of business activities restricted to Thai business operators only. Notwithstanding the foregoing, foreign business operators can still operate some of the restricted business activities if the relevant permission is obtained, or if an exemption applies. Despite the mentioned restrictions, the Thai government also supports and promotes foreign direct investment. There are extended lists of promoted business activities whereby the promoted business operators may enjoy both tax and non-tax privileges and obtain relaxation from permission to operate the restricted business activities at the same time. In addition, investors may enjoy more privileges if the business operation is in certain specific zones e.g. EEC, industrial estate areas, and certain provinces of Thailand.

This
½ day workshop will focus on the restricted and promoted business activities, privileges granted to investors, common types of business entities, how to maintain foreign control, and introduction to property law in Thailand.

Course Outline

This workshop will cover the following issues and topics :

  • Foreign Business Act (FBA)
  • Definition of Foreigner
  • Restricted Business Activities / Negative Lists
  • Capital Requirement 
  • FBL Approval
  • General Criteria for FBL approval
  • FBL Exceptions
  • Investment Promotion
  • Major Investment Authorities
  • The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI)
  • Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT)
  • Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Committee
  • Key Incentives and Privileges
  • Promoted Activities
  • Types of Business Entities and Scope of Activities
  • Private Limited Company
  • Branch Office 
  • Maintaining Foreign Control under Thai JV company
  • Thai Majority Ownership
  • Protection for Minority Shareholder(s)
  • Shareholding Structure
  • Concerned issues in Shareholders' agreement and JV Agreement
  • Land Ownership


Learning Objectives

Participants will receive latest updates on investing and doing business in Thailand. Key development on the new important changes would be highlighted to ensure compliance by foreign companies operating in Thailand, especially with the reopening of borders after COVID pandemic.

Who Would Benefit

Business owners/leaders who are planning or are currently doing business in Thailand

Meet The Trainer


Archaree Suppakrucha
Partner, ZICO Law Thailand
Master of Laws in Banking & Finance Law (with Merit), Queen Mary, University of London
Bachelor of Laws (2nd Class Honours), Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand
Notarial Services Attorney Licence
Barrister at Law, Institute of Legal Education Thai Bar Association
Thai Law License, Lawyers Council of Thailand

Archaree is Partner at ZICO Law Thailand. Her practices focuses on corporate matters, competition, employment and antitrust laws, banking and finance. She has assisted both Thai and foreign clients from various sectors in setting up their business operations in Thailand, involving in numerous cross-border mergers and acquisitions. She also regularly advises her clients on foreign investments, suitable corporate structures as well as specific regulations applicable to the client's business operations.

Archaree joined ZICO Law in March 2010, prior to which she was a junior lawyer at FBLP Legal Ltd. (Dec 2009 - Feb 2010), Legal Trainee at Dharmniti Law Office (Apr - Nov 2009) and Legal Intern at Vickery & Worachai Ltd. She left the firm to join The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Ltd in Nov 2015 and re-join the firm in Sep 2017. She became a Partner in Jan 2018. 


Administrative Details

  • Please log on with your Username and Password to register. If you have no existing account with Singapore Business Federation (SBF), please create one for registration.
  • Upon registration, you can make payment directly by PayPal (for Credit / Debit Card), PayNow Corporate or Bank Transfer. An auto e-acknowledgement and invoice will be sent to your registered email.
  • No cancellation is allowed upon registration but attendance by a replacement delegate from your company due to exigency could be facilitated. Please notify SBF of this change, giving at least 3 working days' notice prior to the date of the workshop to enable logistical arrangements for the replacement.
  • Full payment must be received with registration prior to the date of the workshop to guarantee your place.
  • Admission into the workshop is only allowed if payment / proof of payment has been received prior to the day.
  • Participants will still be liable for payment in the event of no-show on actual day of the workshop.
  • SBF reserves the right to cancel, postpone, reschedule or make any adjustment to the workshop where necessary.

Payment Options :

Select one of the following electronic payment options available (please key in invoice number for our reference)


1. PayPal (pay by Credit or Debit Card)
2. PayNow Corporate (UEN: T02SS0073H)
3. Bank Transfer (Bank / Branch Code: 7375 / 018, Account No: 118-313-180-5)
Billing Organisation via UOB or DBS Website / Mobile app


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DISCLAIMER
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When
3/22/2023 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where
Virtual

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