For Restaurant Business, the company can operate the restaurant in Thailand with Thai majority shareholding only, it is prohibited for 100% foreign owner. So, if you are the one who is looking for opportunities of restaurant business in Thailand, in the other hand you might need to look for Thai partner as well. There are many kind of restaurants in Thailand, such as pub and restaurant, restaurant for food and beverages including alcohols, take a way restaurant, etc. However, all kind of restaurant is required to apply for certificates and licenses from the authority in your restaurant area before operating the business.
Requirements
To know what kind of license and certificate is necessary for your restaurant, first of all you need to know what you would love to offer and add on the Manu, only food and beverage or including alcohol. Second, if the size of restaurant area is more than 200 sqm. Due to there are many kind of licenses for restaurant business in Thailand, depending on its size, services and if you sell alcohols or not.
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Required Licenses and Certificates
- Established company in Thailand with at least 51% of Thai shareholding
- Registration of VAT, TAX ID and Social Security
- Restaurant License
- Sale of Alcohols License
- Sale of food License
- Food Handler Certificate etc.