Registered Capital Calculator
Estimate the registered capital your Thai company needs for foreign work permits and ownership rules.
Before you rely on this
Registered capital requirements depend on your specific business activity, ownership structure, and any applicable treaties or BOI promotion — this models general rules of thumb only. This is not legal advice; confirm your actual requirement with a corporate lawyer or the Department of Business Development before registering.
Recommended registered capital
฿2,000,000
- From work permits
- ฿2,000,000
- From ownership rules
- ฿0
- Recommended (higher of the two)
- ฿2,000,000
How this is calculated
Two commonly cited rules are compared, and the higher applies: ฿2,000,000 of registered capital per foreign work permit you plan to sponsor, and a minimum tied to foreign ownership — higher again if the business falls under a Foreign Business Act restricted category requiring a license.
Frequently asked questions
Is registered capital the same as paid-up capital?
Not necessarily — registered capital is what's stated in the company's formation documents, while paid-up capital is what shareholders have actually contributed. Many of these rules reference the registered amount, but always confirm which figure a specific requirement is based on.
Does this cover every scenario?
No — it models two of the most commonly cited rules of thumb. Actual requirements depend on your specific business activity, any treaty protections (like the US-Thai Treaty of Amity), and BOI promotion status, none of which are modeled here.