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:
Ø The operating expense is paid by the head office;
營運費用由總公司支付;
Ø Doesn’t earn income from its service;
不能藉由提供的服務產生收入;
Ø Can’t receive purchase order or make sales;
不能接收訂單或買賣;
Ø 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:
Ø An application form;
申請書;
Ø Copy of the company affidavit;
公司宣誓書影本;
Ø 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;
Ø 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:
Ø 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;
Ø 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;
Ø 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;
Ø 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;
Ø Giving advice on products that are produced by unaffiliated companies;
向非相關企業的產品提供意見;
Ø Producing business reports to unaffiliated companies;
向非相關企業提供企業報告;
Ø 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:
Ø It can be 100% owned by foreigners;
可以由外國人100%持有;
Ø No need to pay incorporate income tax;
不需要支付企業所得稅;
Ø No need to pay government fee for incorporation;
設立時不需要支付規費;
Ø 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。
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