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Start a business in Pattaya & the EEC

Step-by-step guides for company setup, licenses, and investment context — we link to official sources; we do not book consultants on this site.

Start with company setup

Setting up a company in Pattaya

Choose the structure that fits your business, then read the matching guide for steps and paperwork. When your plan is clear, consult a lawyer or BOI advisor to file.

Pattaya Company Incorporation
Step-by-step guide

Pattaya Company Incorporation

Legal frameworks for local and international entities with full regulatory compliance in the EEC.

  • Corporate registration & work permits
  • Virtual office & workspace sourcing
  • International legal & accounting advisors
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BOI & EEC Incentives
Step-by-step guide

BOI & EEC Incentives

Tax privileges and property ownership benefits for strategic national projects.

  • Corporate registration & work permits
  • Virtual office & workspace sourcing
  • International legal & accounting advisors
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Step-by-step guide

What to check before filing

Choose the structure that fits your business, then read the matching guide for steps and paperwork. When your plan is clear, consult a lawyer or BOI advisor to file.

  • 1Pick the right structure for your case (Thai Co., BOI, branch/rep office).
  • 2Check registered capital and work-permit conditions early.
  • 3Map timeline from name reservation to VAT and operating licenses.
  • 4Set a startup budget (fees, legal docs, accounting, permits).
  • 5Prepare a separate document checklist for Thai and foreign stakeholders.
  • 6Review common risk points before paying deposits or signing leases.
Industry Guides

Industry operating guides

Practical, sector-by-sector playbooks that show what to prepare first, which permits matter, and where most operators get delayed.

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Restaurant GuideLicenses

Restaurant Guide

For restaurant and café operators: from location fit and kitchen flow to food safety, licensing order, and opening-day readiness.

  • Health permit checklist
  • Alcohol license guide
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Bar & Nightlife
Compliance

Bar & Nightlife

For nightlife venues: zoning, sound control, operating-hour rules, and the legal checks that reduce closure risk.

  • Zoning regulations
  • Music copyright info
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Hotel IndustryLicenses

Hotel Industry

For hotel projects: license stack, EIA checkpoints, and service standards needed before launch and during operations.

  • EIA standards
  • Hotel license flow
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Pattaya Economic
Growth Metrics

~12M

Annual Visitors

฿1.3T

EEC Investment Value

200+

Infrastructure Projects

Illustrative figures from public EEC/TAT reports (circa 2024). Confirm sources on the economy overview.

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Investment spotlight in Pattaya
Special Project

EEC Investment Spotlight: Laem Chabang Phase 3

Real Estate Opportunity

Read how condo rules, foreign quotas, and due diligence work in Chonburi — not a sales listing.

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Business Networking Events

Latest listings are synchronized with the Business Events page. Recheck dates and venue updates before attending.

Government-BCCT Site Visit: Ministry of Education to King's College International School

Policy & Advocacy

Policy & Advocacy Call (see organizer for venue details)

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STCC Multi-Chamber Networking Night

Co-Branded Networking

Co-Branded Networking Evening (see organizer for venue details)

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BCCT Insight: From Entry to Belonging: Navigating Thailand’s Long-Term Residency Pathways

Evening Briefing

Evening Briefing (see organizer for venue details)

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