In Thailand, there is no specific license required for ecommerce businesses. However, ecommerce businesses must comply with various regulations and laws related to online transactions, consumer protection, and data protection. Here are some requirements that ecommerce businesses in Thailand should consider:
Register your business: Ecommerce businesses operating in Thailand must register their business with the Department of Business Development (DBD) and obtain a tax ID number.
Obtain relevant permits: Depending on the nature of your ecommerce business, you may need to obtain permits or licenses from various government agencies. For example, if you sell food products online, you may need to obtain a food production license from the Ministry of Public Health.
Comply with consumer protection laws: Ecommerce businesses must comply with consumer protection laws, including providing accurate and complete product descriptions, offering a clear refund or return policy, and ensuring that customers’ personal data is protected.
Register for VAT: Ecommerce businesses that generate annual revenue of more than 1.8 million baht must register for VAT and collect and remit VAT to the Thai Revenue Department.
It is important to note that these requirements may vary depending on the nature and scope of your ecommerce business. It is recommended to seek legal and accounting advice to ensure that you comply with all relevant regulations and laws in Thailand.
Hello. What is the TOTAL cost to open a legal ecommerce business?
For example, capital that needs to be registered and the fees that needs to be paid.
Can i do an en commerce business on my work visa?
total cost for ecommerce business as below:
Company registration service fee is Baht 20,000
+ Company stamp is Baht 500
+ VAT registration is Baht 10,000.
+ Government fee is Baht 6,500.
+ Bank account is Baht 3,000.
+ Witness charge for 2 Thai is Baht 1,000
Above fee do not include VAT charge on our service fee for 7% and you have to provide us the address in Thailand and Thai shareholder who will hold for 51%.
Please give us more detail of your business and plan, and also give us more picture of your product due to if import and export you must apply for Import – Export Paperless license too.
Anyway you can contact us at email: bkk@panwa.co.th , we can send you the guideline and give you some advice in detail.