Thread: Setting up a business, How much should I expect to pay for a 4 milllion baht company

Hi all, my friend has just set up his business in Nonthaburi and the lawyer has charged him 100,000 baht to set it up, This only included the 1st 3mth 'B' visa and this didn't included the work permit!! the lawyer wants a further 40k per person and there's 2 westerners in this company.
(Italian friends for many years)
these guys have paid 2mths tax a total of 6,000 baht for nov-dec 08' they are concerned because they have asked for reciepts for the tax paid and the lawyer refused to show any...now the lawyer is 'washing her hands of them'!!!! because they are demanding some proof of payment to her and the tax office.

This to me sounds like the typical lawyer got lucky with some innocent farangs story...but any advice....positive please..guys he's sitting right here...and I've said how cool this forum was!!!!! would be verywelcome Thanks all.

Take a look here, it lists all the fees etc associated with starting a business

Setting up a Business

Originally Posted by Mr R Sole

Hi all, my friend has just set up his business in Nonthaburi and the lawyer has charged him 100,000 baht to set it up

The 100,000 is already spent. Suggest you contact other firms for additional work.

We have a law firm that advertises here. See the banner above, Isaanlawyers.com.

Nice one guys...spot on as usual

Melvbot that site was well helpful mate...my mates none to happy with his lawyer charging 100 grand. wished he'd come to me first...could pointed him in the right direction.

if isaan lawyers are too far away
my law firm is happy to help
PM me.

Originally Posted by Mr R Sole

Melvbot that site was well helpful mate...my mates none to happy with his lawyer charging 100 grand. wished he'd come to me first...could pointed him in the right direction.

Ive never set up a business here yet, I just googled "set up business thailand" and the BOI site was 3rd result.

Could have saved himself plenty with just a 1 minute search.

I set mine up for 70K including WP, VAT, Tax, Stamps, Id's the works....

Originally Posted by Mr R Sole

these guys have paid 2mths tax a total of 6,000 baht for nov-dec 08' they are concerned because they have asked for reciepts for the tax paid and the lawyer refused to show any...now the lawyer is 'washing her hands of them'!!!! because they are demanding some proof of payment to her and the tax office.

This does sound suspicious though...

If your friends want help in sorting this mess out, I'd get them to visit a reputable company. Of course, they'll have to shell out a little bit more cash.

I've used this lot and they are ok.

Sutlet Group

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I've used this lot and they are ok. Sutlet Group

That is who I used, as have several other people I know, not including Marmite.

As one of the founders of Sutlet, I can assure you they are a great company to work with.
They would have done the whole thing for less than you have already paid, and all above board.
Go for it.

Why did your friend let the lawyer pay the tax - surely that is something sorted out by a cwertified accountent (which one is required to have, BTW)?

Originally Posted by Farangbaba

and all above board.

My Experience Totally Agree...