
Establishing a Thai association.
For those interested in conducting business or other activities in Thailand, the country offers a variety of juristic persons to choose from – from a limited company through representative office to a foundation. While the former are forms of entities profit-seeking businesses are usually interested in, the latter one suits to non-profit organisations and NGOs. In addition to a foundation, Thailand offers yet another form or legal entity – an association.
Civil and Commercial code defines association as a juristic person “created for conducting any activity which, according to its nature, is to be done continuously and collectively by persons other than that of sharing profits or incomes earned that must have its regulations and must be registered according to the provisions of this Code.”
Not surprisingly, establishment of an association is conditioned by a number of regulations.
Before it can be registered, the following information must be compiled:
Additionally, an entity opting for being registered as an association must include the word “Association” in its name.
Registration process
The registration process is fairly straightforward and is preceded by first obtaining a license from the Office of National Culture Commission.
Other requirements are:
The governing body (the Office of National Culture Commission) will, furthermore, discuss the views and opinions of any government departments related to the purpose of the association. Once everything has been approved, the verification process reaches its end and the proposed association can be legally registered.