Guest irish1972 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I received my Visa last week which allows me to stay in Thailand for 60 Days before having to renew it. My question is how long does it take to set up a company with a work permit included, or if I buy a company with a work permit included does that transfer to me? Thanks Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaybutton Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 My question is how long does it take to set up a company with a work permit included, or if I buy a company with a work permit included does that transfer to me? First, work permits do not transfer. They are issued to individuals, not companies. A work permit transferring would be the same a driver's license transferring. It doesn't work that way. As far as obtaining a work permit, if you have never done that before I suggest consulting a Thai attorney. You're not going to get reliable information on a message board. If you have a 60-day visa, what you have is a tourist visa. You can't get a work permit at all with a tourist visa. You might be able to change your visa type at the Immigration office, without having to leave Thailand and apply for the appropriate visa, but that would be for fee. You really need an attorney for what you're trying to do. May I ask what kind of work or what kind of company you're thinking about buying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest irish1972 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 May I ask what kind of work or what kind of company you're thinking about buying? Hi GB, I sent you a pm about this, not sure if you got it as I can see no record of it being sent now? Anyhow, I will make contact with you when I arrive and and would love to have a beer/coffee and fill you in on my plans. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaybutton Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi GB, I sent you a pm about this, not sure if you got it I received it. I'll be happy to meet with you when you're here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patexpat Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 It's not just about having the right visa - for a work permit and corresponding visa you also need to show that you employ 4 Thai nationals - and they WILL come and check on this for the initial application ..... they have been checking quite assiduously since mid-2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payless Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thai visa work permit guidelines Go to this site and you will have plenty of information at your finger tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
