Administrative & Government
Thailand’s rapid development has led to drastic changes in business practices as well as institutional changes in both government and legislation. It is important that you and your business understand how the Thai Government bureaucracy operates, as all commercial activity must follow constitutional and administrative guidelines. We can notify you and help you comply with all mandated guidelines, deal with licensing and registration requirements, and any administrative proceedings.
Civil & Commercial
The laws regulating the conduct of, and relationships between, private parties in Thailand can be quite extensive. So too are the remedies potentially available in the event of a dispute. We can advise clients on all matters related to civil and commercial law in Thailand. Have you suffered harm through the negligent actions of another person? Or are you worried that the buyer might default on your contract and not pay you? We have acted in countless suits and proceedings under the Civil and Commercial Code ranging from contractual disputes, plaintiff personal injury, negligence, family matters, and succession. We can assist you with any action arising within this area of law.
Corporate Law
Through our decades of accumulated experience working with corporate clients, we can advise clients on all matters related to corporate law. Are you trying to register a company in Thailand? Or are you instead interested in expanding your current company? Or maybe you wish to grant key employees stock options at a nominal price but are curious about the legal and tax implications? At Korpniti, we can use our expertise to help you with a range of company-related services, including company registration, legal structure, contracts with other parties, employment, finances, raising capital, compliance, and taxation.
Criminal Law
The Thai justice system can be an uncompromising and difficult environment to navigate, particularly for those unfamiliar with the laws of the Kingdom. Fortunately, we deal with a range of criminal offenses under the Penal Code. We can defend clients accused of a corporate crime such as dereliction of director’s duties, commercial bribery, insider trading, and misappropriation of funds; fraud; violent offending; and motor vehicle disputes.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Our firm’s primary specialization is dispute resolution. Whether through arbitration, negotiation, or litigation, we have dealt with many complex situations since our founding and have reached many favorable settlements for our clients. We generally favor negotiation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms before commencing ligation which we know can be incredibly time and resource-consuming – not to mention emotionally draining. This does not, however, imply our dislike for litigation. Rather, as a general principle, we try to exhaust all other alternatives before litigation. Once litigation has been commenced, our Bangkok-based litigation team will work tirelessly to bring forth a successful settlement.
Corporate Law
Through our decades of accumulated experience working with corporate clients, we can advise clients on all matters related to corporate law. Are you trying to register a company in Thailand? Or are you instead interested in expanding your current company? Or maybe you wish to grant key employees stock options at a nominal price but are curious about the legal and tax implications? At Korpniti, we can use our expertise to help you with a range of company-related services, including company registration, legal structure, contracts with other parties, employment, finances, raising capital, compliance, and taxation.
Immigration
Given a large number of expatriates relocating to Thailand, immigration law comprises an essential service provided by Thai law firms. We can assist clients with a wide range of immigration-related matters. Are you a Thai national hoping to emigrate abroad? Or a foreigner wishing to immigrate to Thailand? Depending on your nationality, age bracket, and your intention to either emigrate out or immigrate into Thailand, there will be different visas or permits that you will be required to apply for before you can legally move or work in your desired destination. We have dealt with numerous cases to and from many different parts of the world and can assist you in getting to your dream destination.
Intellectual Property
Once something has been created, it is imperative that the creator ensure their intellectual property is legally protected. We can assist clients with all matters related to intellectual property. Whether a client is a Thai company, a foreign company, or an individual, we can use our expertise to protect, enforce, and utilize our client’s intellectual property rights. We will advise our clients on how to best protect their trademarks, patents, and copyrights against current or future competitors. We can help clients with any aspect of registration or protection of your intellectual property.
International Trade, Customs, Compliance
International trade, specifically the export of Thai-manufactured goods to foreign markets, plays a major role in the Thai economy. We want to ensure that our client’s trade decisions are well-grounded on actual facts and that our clients are aware of the different laws governing the movement of goods and services to and from Thailand. Are your goods being transported by sea, land, or air? These different answers lead to different legislation governing the movement of these goods. Are you aware of the different customs regulations attached to the importation and exportation of certain classes of goods? Let us help you chart your course through these new commercial territories.
Investment Consultation
It is always prudent to learn about the current state of the market as well as the laws of the jurisdiction that you wish to invest in. Before you invest any funds in Thailand, you will need to find legal experts to guide and protect your investment. We are these experts you should call upon as we will search court and business records, conduct due diligence, give you professional insight about the Thai market, and keep you updated on investment opportunities. Our years of experience have helped us understand all the regulatory controls and foreign investment requirements.
Employment
Thailand’s framework for employment law is one of the most extensive in all of Southeast Asia. We can advise clients on all matters related to employment law, workplace relations, and safety. We can assist employers to deal with workplace occupational health and safety incidents, draft and negotiate enterprise and workplace bargaining agreements, employment contracts, and industrial awards; develop workplace health and safety policies and compliance programs; and represent employers in unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, and other related claims. We can assist employees with all employment-related claims.
Competition, Mergers & Acquisition
If you decide to merge with or acquire another business in Thailand, there are various issues such as tax, employment, antitrust, finance, intellectual property, and compliance that must be secured by legal experts. If you are planning a company takeover, we can provide you with the legal team you need to develop strategies and solutions that will work in Thailand. We would advise that you never commit to any takeover agreement without a local lawyer. This is the surest risk management policy as the laws that apply in your country might be very different from the laws in Thailand.
Real Estate
Are you interested in purchasing property in Thailand? Or is there a development or infrastructure project your company wishes to invest in here? There are many aspects of Thai real property law that may stand between you or your company owning property in Thailand. But this is not a problem for our firm. We have 30 years of experience in getting our clients to their planned destination.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Although unfortunate, insolvency is a fundamental part of the business cycle. At Korpniti, we can assist clients on all matters related to bankruptcy and insolvency, including business restructuring and reorganization. Is your company going through turbulent times? Have creditors come calling and take your attention away from your main business? We can provide the expertise and resources necessary to negotiate and restructure your debt with creditors, whether they are banks, or other companies and institutions. We have trained legal experts on call and can work with our sister accounting firms to help you achieve a corporate recovery. Through working with other professional service firms, we aim to provide an integrated approach to all issues related to a client’s insolvency.
Taxation
No matter what kind of business you run in Thailand, taxes are unavoidable. We provide advice on a range of tax matters under the Revenue Code, Customs Act, Excise Act, and Petroleum Income Tax Act. We can assist clients with corporate income tax, value added tax (VAT), specific business tax (SBT), custom duties excise tax, stamp duty, property tax, and signboard tax. In addition, we can also help with tax audits in litigation and dispute resolution, tax exemptions, tax incentives, tax planning strategy, tax restructuring for corporations, superannuation, and international tax.
Our firm has developed extensive experience and professional insight working with clients operating in certain industries. From this, our lawyers have developed considerable familiarity and knowledge of the kinds of legal challenges commonplace in these industries. This knowledge allows our firm to provide sector-specific insights tailored to our client’s problems in order to better help them overcome their commercial challenges.
At Korpniti, we understand that businesses operating in the same industry group may from time to time face similar legal challenges. Our clients will be able to draw from our firm’s accumulated expertise built up from decades of overseeing transactions, making deals, and resolving disputes with other businesses involved in their industry. We are familiar with the kinds of jargon used in these following industries, how these industries operate, and common problems that clients in these industries might be dealing with.
We routinely advise both Thai and international clients operating in the following industry groups:
