Would remote on line remote software development work be legal work

Member since 16 December 2018

abasit62Member18 March 2019 18:50:22

I have 2 questions:

1- I am a software professional in US and planning to move to Thailand on a retirement Visa next year. I am planning to work as a freelancer to customers in Europe and US using Elance, Freelancer etc to get work and get paid. All payments will be deposited into my US based bank account. I was wondering if I would be required to get a Work authorization for this kind of work.聽

2- I did not see anything similar to software development in the restricted job categories list. So would I be better off coming as a Visitor and keep extending every 90 days. I see that there is some kind of 90 day reporting to immigration required anyway. How about starting an business in this field, I am familiar with 49%,51%聽 and shareholder type company with 1MB.聽聽

Thanks

jana611 Contributor

Member since 04 March 2017

jana611Contributor21 March 2019 17:52:25

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FYI ~ If you utilize any IP service, in Thailand, for generating income (even for off-shore clientele), then yes, you're required to have a Work Permit.聽

Registering a Thai corporation will provide that Work Permit, together with a Thai Tax ID number.

Enjoy your retirement.