Doing business
in Thailand?

Legal and tax guidance, from setup to growth.

Legal expertise that bridges borders.

www.naraipartners.com

About us

Thailand is full of opportunity.
We help you find your way in.

Starting a business in a new country is exciting, and a little daunting. Our team comes from international law firms and multinational companies, so we know how Thailand works and what you expect back home.

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Why “Narai”?

Named after the king who opened Thailand to the world.

King Narai was the first Thai monarch to build diplomatic ties with foreign nations, and under his reign Ayutthaya became a meeting place for merchants from around the world. We do the same work, one client at a time.

King Narai the Great · reigned 1656–⁠1688

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How we work

  1. You talk to the people doing the work

    No hand-offs. You work directly with director and partner-level lawyers.

  2. Local lawyers, global experience

    Our Thai lawyers trained at international firms, so they know what global companies expect.

  3. We speak your language

    English, Thai, French, Italian or Chinese. Ask in the language you think in.

  4. Tailored, not templated

    Every business is different. We take the time to understand yours before we advise.

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The people you will work with

  • Benoît Meneau

    Founding partner

    Came to Thailand in 2005, then spent years as a CFO across Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Speaks French, English and Thai.

  • Nantida Sangyalaw

    Tax partner

    More than 15 years in accounting and tax firms. The person who makes sure your numbers and your filings line up.

  • Supanut Sajjasai

    Partner

    More than 10 years at international law firms and in-house in retail and tech, with a background in intellectual property.

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What we do

Legal, tax & accounting.
One team.

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Corporate & Commercial

Company setup

  • 01-01

    Company registration

    Setting up your Thai limited company from start to finish

  • 01-02

    Business licences

    The permits your business needs to operate legally

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Corporate & Commercial

Corporate services and M&A

  • 01-03

    Corporate secretary

    Shareholder meetings, filings and company records kept in order

  • 01-04

    Virtual office

    A registered Bangkok address without a physical office

  • 01-05

    M&A

    Due diligence, acquisitions and restructuring

  • 01-06

    Liquidation & dissolution

    Closing a company properly, from dissolution to final filings

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Foreign Direct Investment & BOI

Routes for foreign investors

  • 02-01

    BOI promotion

    Tax incentives and ownership rights for promoted projects

  • 02-02

    Foreign Business Licence

    Permission for foreign companies to run restricted businesses

  • 02-03

    US–Thai Treaty of Amity

    Majority US ownership with the rights of a Thai company

  • 02-04

    Joint ventures

    Structuring partnerships with Thai companies

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Intellectual Property & Disputes

Intellectual property

  • 03-01

    Trademarks

    Registering and protecting your brand in Thailand

  • 03-02

    Patents

    Protecting inventions and product designs

  • 03-03

    Copyright

    Protecting creative work, software and content

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Intellectual Property & Disputes

Disputes

  • 03-04

    Arbitration

    Resolving commercial disputes out of court

  • 03-05

    Litigation

    Representing you before the Thai courts

  • 03-06

    Mediation

    Reaching a settlement with a neutral mediator

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Employment & Labour

Hiring, HR and compliance

  • 04-01

    Hiring

    Employment contracts and work rules that follow Thai law

  • 04-02

    Employee management

    Policies, benefits and day-to-day HR questions

  • 04-03

    Termination

    Ending employment fairly and within the law

  • 04-04

    Workplace compliance

    Keeping your business in line with Thai labour law

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Visas & Work Permits

Work permits and business visas

  • 05-01

    Work permits

    Legal permission for foreign staff to work in Thailand

  • 05-02

    Business visa

    The Non-Immigrant B visa and its renewals

  • 05-03

    BOI visa

    Visas and work permits for staff of BOI-promoted companies

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Visas & Work Permits

Long-stay visas

  • 05-04

    DTV visa

    The Destination Thailand Visa for remote workers

  • 05-05

    Retirement visa

    Long-stay visas for retirees aged 50 and over

  • 05-06

    Thai Elite

    The long-stay membership visa, now called Thailand Privilege

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Visas & Work Permits

Long-term visas and residency

  • 05-07

    LTR

    The Long-Term Resident visa for eligible foreigners

  • 05-08

    SMART Visa

    For experts, executives, investors and start-up founders

  • 05-09

    Permanent residency

    Applying to live in Thailand without renewing visas

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Tax & Accounting

Tax

  • 06-01

    Tax planning

    Structuring your business to be tax-efficient and compliant

  • 06-02

    Corporate & personal tax

    Returns and advice for companies and individuals

  • 06-03

    VAT

    Registration, monthly returns and refunds

  • 06-04

    Transfer pricing

    Pricing and documenting deals between related companies

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Tax & Accounting

Accounting

  • 06-05

    Monthly bookkeeping & tax filing

    Accurate books and on-time monthly filings

  • 06-06

    Payroll

    Salaries, social security and withholding tax each month

  • 06-07

    Auditor coordination

    Preparing your year-end audit with a licensed auditor

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Trusted partners

  • Accounting & payroll
  • Offices & registered address
  • Financial advisory
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