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Thai Board of Investment: Property Benefits for Foreign Businesses?
There is more than one way to set up a business legally in Thailand and in fact, if one sets up a business through the BOI, in certain instances, that business is able to own the land for operational purposes.
"One Rai for Residential Purposes" for Foreigners in Thailand?
Oftentimes some media outlets may mention the scheme whereby foreigners investing 40 million baht could own 1 rai of land, when in fact this scheme was not approved.
"Conquering the Gangsters" with Thai Hotel Licensing Initiative?
Authorities in Thailand are very serious about the issue of nominee style set-ups which also include unlicensed hotels and accommodation that use online booking platforms.
US-Thai Treaty of Amity Elucidates Disinclination Toward "Exploitation of Land"?
The US-Thai Treaty of Amity is a very favourable document for Americans who wish to do set up their own company in Thailand but even so, in the same vein as other countries, land ownership is not permitted.
Thai Property Holding Companies: Issues with "Transfer Fees and Taxes"?
Crackdowns on nominee structures in Thailand are ongoing, mainly because not only is foreign ownership of land not permitted, but also because the 2% tax for property transfers is not being paid.
Thai "Informal Economy" Not "Rule of Law" Concerns OECD?
The OECD continues to try and influence Thailand which is a concern as it will create extra-territorial jurisdiction as evidenced by statements made recently during a forum on Thailand's future direction.
Fake Foreign "Lawyers" a "Common Mechanism" for Thai Corporate Fraud?
Scrutiny is still being placed on corporate structures that may be utilizing nominees, but another aspect that should be considered is if fake foreign lawyers are also involved.
A Common Thread Between Taylor Swift and Thai Tax Policy?
Oftentimes innocuous topics are used as a smoke screen to draw attention away from more important issues, for example the SWIFT System from which folks' attention was drawn by applying focus on Taylor Swift.
Bail Revoked in "Hit-and-Run" Turned Nominee Case?
A recent incident involving a foreigner arrested for a hit-and-run charge has now escalated as the foreigner is also involved in running a business which is considered a restricted occupation in Thailand.
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