–Who We Help · Foreign Businesses Entering Thailand

You’re entering Thailand.
Let’s make sure your
people are ready.

Entering a new market is hard enough without learning a new system at the same time. Thai labour law, payroll regulations, work permit requirements, accounting documents and employment contracts — all unfamiliar, all high-stakes.

Simple Outsource is the local partner that gets your team operational quickly — and keeps them compliant as you grow.

10+ years helping foreign businesses enter Thailand

EOR, payroll, visa & HR from one team

Operational in days, not months

Not sure if you need consulting or outsourcing? We'll tell you honestly. →

1 call

To get a clear entry plan

48h

EOR structure live

5 – 10

Business days to first hire

0

Entity setup required

–Sound familiar?

The challenges every foreign business faces entering Thailand.

These aren’t unusual problems. They’re the same ones every company faces when they enter Thailand without a local HR partner.

Tell Us Your Situation →

We need staff in Thailand — but we don’t have an entity yet.

Setting up a Thai company takes months. We can’t wait that long to start hiring.

Thai HR law is unfamiliar territory — and we can’t afford to get it wrong.

Employment contracts, tax obligations, Social Security — one mistake at entry can be costly and hard to undo.

Getting our expat team into Thailand is taking longer than planned.

Visa paperwork, work permit applications, government appointments — the process is opaque and delays are common without local knowledge.

We’re spending management time on HR admin instead of growing the business.

Every hour spent chasing compliance is an hour not spent on the actual market entry. We need someone to own this for us.

–SERVICES FOR THIS PERSONA

What Simple Outsource does for you

Everything your Thai setup needs — from your first hire to a fully running operation.

Employer of Record (EOR)

Hire staff in Thailand legally — without a local entity. We become the legal employer on your behalf, handling contracts, payroll, and compliance while you direct the work.

Learn About EOR →

Visas & Work Permits

We manage the full work permit and visa process for your expat team — document preparation, Ministry of Labour appointments in person, and annual renewals. 100% approval rate.

Learn About Visas & Work Permits

Company Registration

Ready to establish a permanent presence? We manage the full registration process — DBD, tax, bank account — with no steps left unexplained.

See Company Registration →

Accounting Services

Once your Thai entity is registered or your EOR is in place, accounting compliance starts immediately. Simple Outsource handles every monthly filing and annual report — so you’re compliant from day one.

See Accounting Services →

–HOW IT WORKS

From decision to operational — faster than you think.

Tell us your entry plan

One conversation. We listen to your timeline, headcount, and expat requirements — and tell you exactly what structure makes sense for your stage of entry.

We build your Thailand HR setup

EOR structure, employment contracts, payroll registration, work permits — Simple Outsource sets up every HR and compliance layer before your first hire starts.

You operate. We handle the rest.

Your team works. We manage payroll, compliance filings, permit renewals, and regulatory changes — so you stay focused on the business, not the paperwork.

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Free · No commitment · Response within 24 hours

–HOW IT WORKS

From decision to operational — faster than you think.

Tell us your entry plan

One conversation. We listen to your timeline, headcount, and expat requirements — and tell you exactly what structure makes sense for your stage of entry.

We build your Thailand HR setup

EOR structure, employment contracts, payroll registration, work permits — Simple Outsource sets up every HR and compliance layer before your first hire starts.

You operate. We handle the rest.

Your team works. We manage payroll, compliance filings, permit renewals, and regulatory changes — so you stay focused on the business, not the paperwork.

Start the Conversation

Free · No commitment · Response within 24 hours

–RESULT & TESTIMONIAL

What market entry looks like when HR is handled

Case snapshot

Fintech & Financial Servicescompany— first Thailand office, 6 hires in 45 days

The client had signed a regional distribution agreement and needed a Bangkok team operational within 45 days. No Thai entity, no local HR knowledge, and three of the six hires were expats requiring work permits.

THE RESULT

EOR structure live within 48 hours of first call

All 6 employment contracts drafted and signed

3 work permits approved on first submission

Full payroll running by Day 45 — on schedule

Read the Full Case Study →

45 days
Fully operational

45hires
Placed & compliant

48hEOR structure live

100%
Permit approvals

”
We had no idea how to structure our Thailand entry from an HR perspective. Simple Outsource gave us a clear plan in the first meeting, and executed everything on time without us needing to follow up once.

Ms. Elena R. / HR Director | Fintech & Financial Services Industry

–FAQ

Questions foreign businesses ask before entering Thailand

Do I need a registered Thai company to hire employees in Thailand?

No. Through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement, Simple Outsource becomes the legal employer on your behalf — allowing you to hire, onboard, and pay staff in Thailand without setting up a local entity. EOR is the fastest way to get operational while you assess whether a permanent entity makes sense.

With an EOR structure already in place, most employees can be legally onboarded within 5–10 business days. Work permits for expat employees take an additional 4–8 weeks depending on nationality and visa category. Simple Outsource manages the full process from day one.

Any company employing staff in Thailand must comply with the Thai Labour Protection Act, register employees with the Social Security Office, withhold and file income tax monthly (PND.1), and issue employment contracts that meet local legal requirements. For expat employees, work permits from the Ministry of Labour are also mandatory. Simple Outsource handles all of these obligations.

An expat employee can enter Thailand on a Non-Immigrant B Visa before their work permit is processed, but they cannot legally begin work until the permit is issued. Simple Outsource advises on the correct sequencing of visa and permit applications to avoid work stoppages.

EOR allows you to hire legally in Thailand without a local entity — ideal for fast market entry or testing the market. Company setup gives you full legal presence and is more cost-effective at scale. Simple Outsource offers both, and can transition you from EOR to entity when you’re ready.

Yes — when Simple Outsource acts as your Employer of Record, payroll is fully included. We process monthly salaries in Thai Baht, calculate statutory deductions, withhold income tax (PND.1), manage Social Security Fund contributions, issue payslips, and file all required returns with Thai authorities. Payroll is not offered as a separate standalone service — it runs as part of the EOR structure.

Yes. Any foreign national performing work in Thailand — even for a short period — legally requires a work permit. This applies to directors attending meetings, consultants on short assignments, and employees on secondment. There are no official exemptions for short stays. Simple Outsource can advise on the appropriate permit type for each situation.

Costs depend on the services you need — EOR, payroll, work permits, or a combination. We don’t publish fixed rates because every market entry is different. Book a free consultation and we’ll give you a clear, itemised proposal based on your specific headcount, timeline, and requirements.

–FINAL CTA

Ready to enter Thailand? Simple Outsource makes the operation side simple.

Tell us your timeline and what you need. We’ll give you a clear, honest picture of what your Thailand HR setup should look like — and what it will cost.

Free and obligation-free

Response within 24 hours

Speak with a Thailand market entry expert

Clear proposal within 48 hours

PHONE         063-325-1502

EMAIL          sales@simpleoutsource.co