TAT License

Firstly this is the TAT License in Thailand. Speak to us as TAT license lawyers. One of the most lucrative businesses in Thailand is the Travel/Tour Guide Business. This is supported by the increasing number of visiting foreigners in Thailand. Based on the statistics, an estimated 10 million tourists arrived in Thailand in 2009 despite the H1N1 threats, economic meltdown, and political situation in the country. Finally it is expected that inbound tourist expenditure per head will increase by around 10.49% in 2011 as compared to 2006.

Therefore according to the Department of Tourism other facilities have been introduced to give tourists more reasons to visit Thailand like healthcare tourism, where it will provide visitors with private healthcare facilities. It is expected that the tourist arrival for the purpose of medical treatment will reach two Million by 2010 and will increase in the coming years.

TAT License Application

Above all for example with the above facts about the improving Thai tourism industry, it’s encouraging to set up a Travel and Tour guide business in Thailand.

Setting up a travel and tour business in Thailand

Firstly If an individual or company wants to operate a Travel/Tour Business in Thailand. It’s a prerequisite to apply and secure first the TAT License (Tourism Authority of Thailand). This from the Tourist Business and Guide Registration Office. Finally the tour business means to provide food, accommodations, transportation, and guide the customers to their desired destinations.

How to apply the TAT License?

Firstly if you would like to operate a Tour Business in Thailand. Secondly it is required to have a TAT License issued by Tourist Business and Guide Registration Office. Talk to us today if you need TAT license lawyers for assistance.

It was also anticipated that the regional demand for travel will continue to be dominated by short trips by Thai travelers to take advantage of cheap shopping and resort facilities in other ASEAN countries. Finally this trend will be supported by the growing popularity of low-cost carriers, which are being given access to the local market.

Tourist Business and Guide Act 2551 states that the applicant must have the following qualifications:

Natural person:

A. Being of Thai Nationality

B. Being not less than twenty years of age.

C. Having domicile or residence in the Kingdom of Thailand

D. Not being insolvent

E. Not being a lunatic or incompetent or quasi-incompetent person

F. Not Being a person whose license is being suspended.

G. Not being a person whose license has been revoked. If the license has been revoked, the revocation must have occurred not less than five years previously.

Juristic Person:

This is the best option for a foreigner who wishes to set up a travel and tour business in Thailand. A Thai company has to be put up first and then the TAT license can be applied for afterward.

A. The company registered under Thai law;

B. Having the business purpose for business tourist

C. Juristic Person Partnership and all of the unlimited liability must be of Thai Nationality.

D. Limited Company and Public Company Limited, Not less than half of the directors must be of Thai Nationality and not less than Fifty-One percent (51%) of capital must be owned by natural persons that are of Thai Nationality.

G.A.M. Legal Alliance has a team of lawyers with vast experience in procuring business licenses in Thailand. We would be delighted to assist you with obtaining your company’s TAT license and other necessary licenses that you may be able to operate your travel and tour business in Thailand. Contact us today for a free consultation with our Thai lawyer in Bangkok.