Documents to register a company in Thailand: a checklist for foreign executives

The correct sequence is: register the company first, then file for the visa and work permit — not both at once. Core documents include passport copies for all shareholders and directors, the office address with proof of right to use the premises (lease agreement and owner consent letter), and details of the shareholding structure and registered capital. The item to plan from the very beginning is registered capital, because it directly determines how many work permits the company can obtain and the Thai-to-foreign employee ratio required. Getting this wrong at the start costs far more time and money to fix later. We recommend a consultation before registration, so the company structure genuinely supports your hiring plan for the next one to two years.