Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Solutions for Complex Industries
Our Licensing & Regulatory Compliance practice area provides comprehensive, end-to-end legal support to clients across a wide spectrum of industries in Thailand, including hospitality, construction and real estate, manufacturing, education, and the rapidly evolving digital asset and fintech sectors. We assist clients in securing, maintaining, and monitoring the full suite of authorizations required under Thai law, ensuring both domestic and foreign clients navigate the regulatory environment with confidence, efficiency, and operational agility.
Sector-Specific Licensing
Whether you are launching a hotel or restaurant, undertaking a major real estate or infrastructure project, operating an e-commerce platform, or developing a fintech or digital asset service, our team is deeply familiar with the licensing regimes and regulatory authorities that govern each sector. We guide clients through every facet of licensing—covering:
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hospitality licenses (hotel, food service, alcohol),
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construction and environmental permits,
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digital asset exchange or broker licenses (BOT/SEC),
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e-commerce registrations
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factory licenses
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FDA/food product registrations, import/export licenses,
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school licenses
Foreign Ownership & Investment Structuring
For overseas investors, foreign ownership in Thailand is tightly regulated under the Foreign Business Act and other sector-specific laws. We advise on optimal corporate and investment structures—joint ventures, BOI-promoted companies, representative offices, or Foreign Business Licenses (FBL) to strategically comply with ownership thresholds while meeting commercial objectives.
Application, Renewal & Compliance Management
Regulatory processes in Thailand can be complex and subject to frequent change. We coordinate the preparation and submission of all documentation—business plans, ownership structures, operational blueprints and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies. Our services include license renewals, amendments, post-approval compliance monitoring, and liaising with authorities to resolve issues swiftly.
AML, Financial Services & Bank of Thailand Compliance
For clients in financial services, payments, and digital assets, we provide specialized compliance advice to meet anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards under Thai law. Our services include drafting and reviewing AML compliance policies, conducting risk assessments, advising on KYC/Customer Due Diligence frameworks, and supporting internal compliance audits. We also guide clients on Bank of Thailand licensing and reporting requirements, payment system regulations, and cross-border remittance compliance—ensuring operational integrity and regulator confidence.
