Contact a corporate lawyer in Thailand
Company registration, BOI structuring, mergers, and shareholder matters require licensed legal counsel. TVC supports the immigration and work permit layer while coordinating with partner corporate lawyers.
Share your target business activity, ownership profile, and staffing plan so the legal and immigration strategy can be aligned from the first consultation.
Company registration, BOI, mergers, and shareholder matters require licensed Thai counsel.
Visas for directors, employees, and BOI-promoted staff coordinated with legal partners.
Initial triage for corporate structure and work permit sequencing questions.
Contact and preparation guidance aligned with current TVC corporate workflows.
Contact channels
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Book appointment | Use the TVC booking form to select service and schedule. |
| Live chat | Fastest way to get an initial document checklist. |
| Phone | Message us during Bangkok office hours. |
| Bangkok office | Near Nana BTS. Confirm your slot before visiting. |
Guide details
| Corporate need | How coordination helps |
|---|---|
| Company setup and structure | Align legal entity planning with director visa and employee permit pathways. |
| BOI promoted projects | Coordinate BOI legal process with promoted visa and work permit privileges. |
| Shareholder agreements | Protect governance terms while planning foreign director immigration compliance. |
| Mergers and restructuring | Review visa impact during entity changes and staff role transfers. |
| Compliance and reporting | Reduce risk by synchronising legal, labour, and immigration requirements. |
Corporate case intake sequence
Send case summary
Provide business activity, ownership, and expected foreign staffing details.
Receive scoped checklist
We issue document requirements for legal review and immigration mapping.
Review legal pathway
Partner counsel outlines structure options and associated compliance duties.
Align immigration plan
TVC maps visa and work permit sequence to legal implementation steps.
Execute and monitor
We coordinate submission stages and compliance milestones after launch.
What to prepare before contacting us
- Passport bio page copy with clear image quality.
- Current Thailand visa stamp page if already in Thailand.
- One paragraph timeline with key dates and application goals.
- Any embassy or immigration refusal notice and case number.
- Supporting financial or employment records linked to your case.
Official reference policy: This guide uses official authority references only and avoids non-official encyclopedic sources.
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Consultation workflow
This named sequence is how most TVC cases start, regardless of whether you chat, call, or book.
Initial triage
Share nationality, current visa, and objective through chat or booking form.
Document upload
Provide passport, visa pages, and any refusal or embassy correspondence.
Specialist routing
We assign corporate and BOI team based on case type and timeline.
Scoped checklist
Receive tailored preparation list with milestone dates.
Execution support
Follow submission plan with updates at major immigration or embassy stages.
Choosing the right contact channel
| Channel | Best for | Typical response |
|---|---|---|
| Live chat | Quick triage and document orientation | Same day during office hours |
| Book appointment | Complex cases needing structured review | Confirmed slot with assigned specialist |
| Phone | Urgent deadline cases with clear facts | Bangkok business hours |
| Office visit | Document handoff and multi-topic planning | By appointment near Nana BTS |
When to flag urgency
Mention these situations in your first message so triage prioritises correctly.
- Visa stamp expiring within two weeks
- Embassy interview date already scheduled
- Prior refusal or overstay history
- Employer work permit deadline tied to contract start
- Court or amphur date requiring prepared documents
After first contact
You should leave initial contact with a clearer category fit, document checklist, and realistic timeline, even if full representation starts later. Complex routes may need follow-up booked consultation once facts are complete.
For long-stay planning context see our Thailand lifestyle guide.
Extended planning notes
Rules, fees, and embassy practices change. Verify against official sources within two weeks of travel or submission. TVC guidance reflects Bangkok team experience as of June 2026, not a substitute for legal advice on your specific facts.
Long-stay holders should cross-link this topic with Thailand lifestyle guide for visa category fit, TM30, 90-day reporting, and cost-of-living context.
- Confirm official embassy or immigration source before paying non-refundable fees
- Photograph passport stamps and set calendar reminders before expiry
- Keep digital copies of refusal letters, extension approvals, and financial proof
- Plan re-entry permits before leaving on single-entry extensions
- Ask TVC for case-specific checklist rather than relying on forum advice
Planning milestones
Use this timeline table alongside the named workflow steps above. Dates shift by embassy workload and your document quality.
| Phase | Action |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Confirm eligibility, assigned post, and document checklist on official portals. |
| Week 2 | Complete affidavits, translations, and legalisation in the order the checklist requires. |
| Week 3 | Submit application with cross-checked names, dates, and financial proof. |
| After approval | File TDAC, register address, and set 90-day reporting reminders before long-stay life begins. |
Core document checklist
Most Thailand visa, property, and consultation cases ask for variations of these documents. Your TVC checklist may add category-specific items.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Passport biodata page | Must match every form field including middle names and spacing. |
| Passport photos | Recent, white background, per embassy specifications. |
| Financial proof | Bank statements or pension letters meeting category thresholds. |
| Supporting affidavits | Embassy or notarised documents when required for your nationality pair. |
Compliance reminders for long-stay holders
Tourism advice forums often skip post-arrival duties. These reminders apply across most categories. Privilege and some LTR tiers simplify reporting but not TDAC or overstay rules.
- Complete TDAC before every arrival at tdac.immigration.go.th
- Ensure TM30 address registration within 24 hours of check-in
- File 90-day reports on schedule for long-stay categories
- Match daily activities to your visa stamp category
For TM30 detail see TM30 guide. For 90-day reporting see 90day.in.th.
Stay current on rule changes
Thailand immigration, embassy fees, and long-stay programme rules update throughout the year. Treat this guide as orientation verified as of June 2026, not a permanent guarantee for your travel or filing date.
Bookmark official references below and re-check within two weeks of departure, extension, or embassy interview. TVC live chat can confirm whether a recent announcement affects your category.
Common planning mistakes
These errors appear repeatedly in Bangkok consultations regardless of nationality or visa type.
- Relying on outdated forum posts instead of official embassy or immigration sources
- Booking non-refundable flights before visa approval or entry permission is confirmed
- Entering on tourism stamps when relocating for work, retirement, or family reunification
- Ignoring TM30, 90-day reporting, or re-entry permit rules after the first month
- Using generic document lists without category-specific financial or civil document proof
When to escalate to TVC
Self-filing works for straightforward tourism. The situations below benefit from specialist review before you pay fees or miss a deadline.
| Signal | Suggested action |
|---|---|
| Prior visa refusal | Book structured review before re-filing or re-interview |
| Overstay or blacklist history | Do not self-file until immigration strategy is mapped |
| Employer or embassy deadline within 14 days | Flag urgency in first TVC message with dates |
| Multi-country routing | Request specialist triage for conflicting rules |
| Property plus visa overlap | Coordinate lawyer, bank FET, and immigration timelines together |
Frequently asked questions
Q:Does TVC provide corporate legal representation?
A:No. Company registration, BOI applications, and shareholder disputes require a licensed Thai attorney. TVC handles the immigration and work permit layer, non-immigrant B visas, work permits, BOI promoted routes, and Smart Visa employee cases for your foreign hires.
Q:Is the first consultation free?
A:Chat enquiries are free. Booked consultations may carry a fee depending on complexity, confirmed when you schedule. Corporate cases involving multiple foreign directors or BOI timing benefit from early structured consultation.
Q:Can you coordinate director and employee visas?
A:Yes. We map non-immigrant B, work permit, BOI, and Smart Visa steps alongside entity setup timelines from partner counsel. Immigration timing often depends on company registration milestones handled by licensed Thai attorneys.
Q:Do you offer online-only service?
A:Yes. Many cases start via chat and document upload. Some immigration or Department of Employment steps still require in-person attendance in Bangkok. We clarify which milestones need physical presence before you commit.
Q:What should I prepare before contacting you?
A:Passport copy, current visa stamp if in Thailand, business activity summary, foreign role list with job descriptions, and any refusal or permit correspondence. Employer structure details help us sequence B visa and work permit steps correctly.
Q:Can you refer a licensed corporate lawyer?
A:Yes. We work with partner law firms for entity registration, BOI applications, and governance matters while TVC manages visa and permit coordination. Role separation keeps legal liability with licensed counsel where required.
Q:Do you support BOI promoted projects?
A:Yes. We align promoted visa and work permit privileges with BOI application timing handled by corporate counsel. Promoted company routes have different document requirements than standard employer filings.
Q:Where can I verify official requirements?
A:Use Thailand e-Visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Board of Investment, and Lawyers Council of Thailand official portals. Work permit rules tie to both labour law and immigration status, verify both layers before filing.