In the previous posts, we talked about types of trademark, trademark registration procedure and requirements for trademark registration in Thailand. Aside from such requirements, the following supporting documents are needed to be attached with the application: We at Thai Lawyers provide services relating to Intellectual Property, such as trademark registration, and service mark registration. If […]
According to the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, Section 38, the owner of a house or property or hotel manager who accepts a foreigner that has been permitted to stay in Thailand temporarily must report to the officer at the Immigration Office in the area where the house, property or hotel is located within 24 hours […]
In Thailand, an application to register trademark must be: In accordance with the Trademark Act for purposes of instituting legal proceedings related to 4 types of trademark, if the applicant or owner of a mark is not a permanent resident in Thailand, the business office or premises of such person or his/her lawyer or agent, […]
In accordance with the Trademark Act (No.3), trademarks in Thailand are categorized into 4 types: For a smooth trademark registration, a trademark must: (1) be distinctive; (2) not be prohibited under this Act; (3) not be the same as or similar to a trademark registered by another person Thai Lawyers can assist in registering trademarks […]
Thai Lawyers can help you register with trademark registration in Thailand. Aside from preparing the application forms and necessary Power of Attorneys, the following information are required from the applicant: The consideration period and approval of the trademark may take approximately 6 to 12 months from the date that we submitted the application. The officer […]
In general, foreigners can engage in export business without having the Thai partner. Hence, if a foreigner wants to export chicken parts, he can setup a 100% foreign owned company and do exports provided that he gets the necessary permits. To do so, a Health Certificate from the Department of Livestock Development and Export Permit […]
One of our clients that were granted a BOI certificate for the software activity by the Board of Investment needs to officially open its operation after 3 years since they obtained the BOI certificate. We at Thai Lawyers can not only assist in applying for Thailand BOI promotion and filing the BOI progress reports but […]
A Branch Office or a Representative Office that is permitted to operate the business in Thailand must comply with certain conditions. One of these conditions is the remittance of its investment capital from the Head Office. The minimum capital to register a Branch or Representative Office in Thailand is THB 3 million. The Head Office […]
Currently, there must be a minimum of 2 promoters to form a private limited company in Thailand. Company promoters are responsible for registering the company with the Department of Business Development of the Ministry of Commerce. The promoters must be individuals, not juristic persons or company and must be 12 years of age or older. […]
According to Section 8 of the Foreign Business Act of 1999, foreigners cannot operate businesses in respect of which Thai nationals are not ready to compete with foreigners yet, as prescribed in List Three, unless upon obtaining permission from the Director-General with the approval of the Commission. Hence, the business activities that are in List […]