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    Thai Company Dissolution & Liquidation

    Complete guide to dissolving a Thai limited company, including shareholder resolutions, liquidation procedures, and final deregistration.

    22 minUpdated: 2026Timeline: 6-18 monthsTHB 80,000-300,000 (liquidator, legal, accounting fees)

    Overview

    This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of Thai Company Dissolution & Liquidation, including required documents, timelines, and expert tips to help you navigate the process successfully.

    7 steps to complete

    Step-by-Step Process

    1

    Board Resolution

    1-2 weeks

    Directors resolve to propose dissolution to shareholders, appoint liquidator candidate.

    Documents Required

    • Board meeting minutes
    • Proposed liquidator details

    Tips

    • Review Articles for dissolution requirements
    • Check for creditor obligations first
    2

    Shareholders Resolution

    2-4 weeks

    Extraordinary General Meeting passes special resolution (3/4 majority) to dissolve company.

    Documents Required

    • Meeting notice
    • Special resolution
    • Liquidator appointment

    Tips

    • 14-day notice minimum required
    • Record minutes in Thai
    3

    Notify DBD

    1-2 days

    Register dissolution and liquidator appointment with Department of Business Development within 14 days.

    Documents Required

    • Por Bor Jor 2 form
    • Meeting minutes
    • Newspaper publication

    Tips

    • Liquidator becomes legal representative
    • Director powers cease
    4

    Creditor Notification

    1-2 months

    Publish dissolution notice in newspaper and notify known creditors.

    Documents Required

    • Newspaper publication
    • Creditor letters

    Tips

    • Wait 2 months for creditor claims
    • Keep publication evidence
    5

    Tax Clearance

    2-6 months

    Obtain tax clearance from Revenue Department, clear all outstanding obligations.

    Documents Required

    • Final tax returns
    • Withholding tax clearance
    • VAT deregistration

    Tips

    • Complete final audit
    • Clear social security obligations
    6

    Asset Distribution

    1-2 months

    Liquidator distributes remaining assets to shareholders after paying all debts.

    Documents Required

    • Liquidation accounts
    • Distribution records

    Tips

    • Follow priority of payments
    • Document all distributions
    7

    Final Deregistration

    2-4 weeks

    File final documents with DBD to complete deregistration.

    Documents Required

    • Por Bor Jor 3 form
    • Final liquidation report

    Tips

    • Keep records for 10 years
    • Notify all stakeholders

    Requirements

    • 75% shareholder approval
    • All debts must be settled
    • Tax clearance from Revenue Department
    • Social security obligations cleared
    • Registered liquidator appointed

    Tips & Warnings

    Pro Tips

    • Allow 12-18 months for full process
    • Engage experienced liquidator
    • Address employee terminations early
    • Consider sale of business as alternative

    Important Warnings

    • Directors may be personally liable for debts if improper dissolution
    • Tax audits are common during dissolution
    • Incomplete dissolution can leave directors liable

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