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Mr R Sole · 18-01-2009, 11:55 AM

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.

melvbot · 18-01-2009, 12:07 PM

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

Setting up a Business

Norton · 18-01-2009, 12:07 PM

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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.

Mr R Sole · 18-01-2009, 12:12 PM

Nice one guys...spot on as usual

Mr R Sole · 18-01-2009, 12:20 PM

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.

good2bhappy · 18-01-2009, 12:24 PM

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

melvbot · 18-01-2009, 12:54 PM

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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.

Thai Pom · 18-01-2009, 12:56 PM

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

kingwilly · 18-01-2009, 12:56 PM

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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...

Marmite the Dog · 18-01-2009, 01:32 PM

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

Thai Pom · 18-01-2009, 02:04 PM

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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.

Farangbaba · 18-01-2009, 08:09 PM

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.

Whiteshiva · 19-01-2009, 08:45 AM

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)?

Thai Pom · 19-01-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Farangbaba

and all above board.

My Experience Totally Agree...

18-01-2009, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr R Sole Noone here gets out alive Last Online: 17-03-2010 10:04 AM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond..on the bloody PC by the looks of it!! Posts: 1,535	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.

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18-01-2009, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
melvbot Hello World Last Online: Today 05:21 AM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yoo K Posts: 5,813	Take a look here, it lists all the fees etc associated with starting a business Setting up a Business

18-01-2009, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr R Sole Noone here gets out alive Last Online: 17-03-2010 10:04 AM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond..on the bloody PC by the looks of it!! Posts: 1,535	Nice one guys...spot on as usual

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Mr R Sole Noone here gets out alive Last Online: 17-03-2010 10:04 AM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond..on the bloody PC by the looks of it!! Posts: 1,535	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.

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Thai Pom 13°38´29"N 100°39´02"E Last Online: Today 12:09 PM Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Samut Prakarn Posts: 1,372	I set mine up for 70K including WP, VAT, Tax, Stamps, Id's the works....

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Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Today 07:51 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 31,887	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

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Farangbaba Nai Harn Beach Last Online: Today 06:48 AM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Basingstoke, UK. Posts: 32	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.

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Whiteshiva Thailand Forum Last Online: 04-02-2010 09:46 PM Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nontaburi Posts: 4,629	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)?

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