Company Registration & Setup
Start Your Airbnb Business with The Right Legal And Tax Structure
Setting up a company is often the best way for foreigners to manage short-term lets or hold Thai property. We help you structure it properly and register with the authorities from day one.
- Set up legally and compliantly—with confidence from the start
- Ensure your structure supports property ownership and income
- Register with the right authorities—Land Department, Revenue Department, DBD, VAT
- Get step-by-step support all the way
A Division of Expat Tax Thailand

Airbnb & Holiday Lets Registration
Set Up Right, Stay Compliant
Many Airbnb and short-term rental hosts set up companies without fully understanding the tax, legal or licensing implications—leading to problems down the line. We provide clear guidance to structure your business correctly from the outset, whether you’re holding one villa or managing multiple properties.
From reserving your company name, potentially registering for VAT and shareholder structuring, we handle everything so you can launch your business with confidence and stay compliant long-term.
Is This Service for You?
- You’re a foreigner looking to legally own or rent out Thai property
- You want to structure your rental activity through a Thai company
- You’re unsure which registrations or approvals are required
- You’ve been advised to set up a company, but want expert support
- You want a compliant, tax-efficient foundation from day one
Services We Provide
Company name
reservation and legal
registration
Taxpayer ID, VAT
registration and social
security setup
Tax optimisation
planning to help reduce
any tax burdens
Shareholder and director
structuring for foreign
ownership
Coordination with the
DBD and Revenue
Department
Advice on licensing
requirements and rental
structures
Potential work permit set
up if required and payroll
services for staff
Ongoing support
available once your
business is running
Why Airbnb Hosts Choose Rental Tax Thailand
Company Setup
Made Simple
Specialists in Thai company registration for rental businesses.
Clear, Step-by-Step
Guidance
English-speaking experts walk you through every stage.
Built for
Airbnb & Holiday Lets
Structures designed for short-term rental and foreign ownership.
Designed for Short-Term
Rental Success
Company structures tailored to your business model.
Leave the
Paperwork to Us
We manage the process so you can stay focused on hosting.
Trusted by
Thousands of Expats
Part of Expat Tax Thailand—500+ five-star reviews.
What Our Clients Say
FH Sheridan
Carl and his team is fantastic and a tremendous help. Makes compliance with Thai taxes easy. I am a happy client.
FH Sheridan
Mike Medves
We found Carl from Expat Tax Thailand very knowledgable, helpful and professional in taking the time to understand circumstances and offer information of suggestions on moving to Thailand and related tax considerations. Would highly recommend having a chat if you need help in this area or are planning a move.
Mike Medves
Graham Poynor-Woods
I had a very positive experience with Carl and his tax advice. I found him to be professional, easy to talk to, and extermely helful in answering my taxation queries. He listens well and finds solutions where needed. Highly recommended.
Graham Poynor-Woods
M. Martinez
Gave me excellent tax advice and was able to do it remotely!
M. Martinez
James Nichol
Carl was very helpful in clearing up my situation. He gave me actionable takeaways that I could use right away, would definitely recommend his services.
James Nichol
Keld Agerskov
Super great experience with Carl Turner. It’s explained in a simple and understandable way. If you need tax guidance for Expat in Thailand do not hesitate to contact Carl
Keld Agerskov
Laurence Edward Hughes
I found Expat Tax Thailand extremely helpful. Advice was focused, clear, succinct and relevant to my personal situation. The advisor sought to empower and inform me rather than oversell services. Much appreciated.
Laurence Edward Hughes
Geoffrey Mason
Today I had a 30-minute discussion with Carl Turner on Google Meet. The talk was very informative and I recommend expats take advantage of talking to Carl about their situation.
While you may not like what Carl tells you, you can be sure that what he tells you is accurate. We all need to be prepared.
Geoffrey Mason
Rick Martin
Had a very useful 15 minute video chat with Carl. I had some assumptions about my tax situation which unfortunately appear to be erroneous, so our little chat may have saved me a lot of money. Professional and helpful…
Rick Martin
Mats Sjostrom
I had a productive call with Carl Turner and found him very knowledgeable and helpful. As a long term expat I now understand my tax responsibilities much better in light of the new rules taking effect this year. Highly recommended!
Mats Sjostrom
Mark Wilde
Regarding staying more than 179 days in Thailand, I’m grateful to Carl for informing me about the new tax rules and what funds remitted to Thailand are taxable. I would readily hire his tax preparation services as required. Thank you.
Mark Wilde
Mia Renner
I had a very useful & informative session with Carl today, which really helped me to digest the situation about the tax and pension income situation as an expat in thailand. I also find his costs for filing tax returns more than reasonable and will sure be using his services again as and when I need. Carl is really honest and genuine in his advice, which has put me at ease as I find all of this quite stressful. Why go through it when you have experts to help take the strain out of it all. Thanks Carl! Greatly appreciate our informative chat and your recommendations.
Mia Renner
Brian Smith
I spoke with Carl Turner, at no cost, who basically told me over the phone how much tax I would need to pay next year – which wasn’t very much as I had feared it would be. I now have the option of using his services to file a tax return next year at a reasonable cost. He seemed to know what he was talking about and was very friendly and helpful as well.
Brian Smith
Steve Marshall
I have just had a very informative conversation with Carl Turner. He not only gave me advice which was straight to the point, there was no hard sell and I came out of the meeting with new knowledge that I did not have before. Thank you.
Steve Marshall
Marcus Krafft
Carl was excellent. Informative, patient with my questions, and helped me greatly with his expert answers to my questions about the new tax law against expats in Thailand.
Marcus Krafft
Simon Scott
I recently had the pleasure of working with Carl for my financial tax needs, and I must say, he exceeded all my expectations. From the outset, Carl impressed me with his exceptional communication skills. He has the rare ability to explain complex tax concepts in a way that’s easy to understand, which made the entire process much less daunting.
Simon Scott
Jeff Turley
I found Carl very up-to-date with comprehensive knowledge about the taxation changes for expats in Thailand. I was impressed, not only by what he discussed with me but also by his willingness to tell me what he could and couldn’t do for me regarding investments. I would recommend his services.
Jeff Turley
Keith Warren
I appreciated the recording of Carl’s very informative webinar presentation on 2 November 2023 about the impending Thai Tax changes that will impact on me from 1 January 2024 as a tourist visiting Thailand for more than 180 days in a Thai Tax Year.
Carl also discussed my situation in a follow-up video phone call – I greatly enjoyed meeting Carl, albeit electronically, with his very helpful advice and recommendations.
It is reassuring that Carl is there to guide me through the developing Thai income tax process during 2024 into 2025.
Keith Warren
Mark Wilkinson
Thank you for advising me and setting up my offshore banking. Very important to get proper tax advice now, these guys are awesome. Very good Webinar, looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Carl
Mark Wilkinson
Geoff
Nothing was too much trouble, nor did I feel rushed, when seeking answers to my questions and concerns. Carl provided me with some practicable advice regarding ways to avoid or minimise any potential impact on my foreign sourced income.
All up it was pleasant experience dealing with Carl and he made me feel relaxed and at ease given the potential impact on these changes may have on my foreign sourced income that I intended bringing into Thailand in 2024 and beyond. Given my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend Carl to anyone in need of financial advice or management.
Geoff
Spencer Sharpe
Had a chat with Carl from Expat Tax Thailand—super helpful! Gave me the lowdown on the new tax laws in Thailand in a way that actually made sense. Definitely gonna tap into his services. Highly recommend!
Spencer Sharpe
David Munro
Very helpful webinar and phone call with Jason Rawal (well in excess of the 15-minute allotment!) I will be signing up for the service.
David Munro
James Egan
I just had an excellent discussion with Carl about the whole tax situation in Thailand, and I came away with a very good feeling that all will be well for me when I retire in Thailand next year. He really has a clear grasp of all the nuances of the new tax laws….and for sure I will be using Carl to do my Thai tax returns in the future.
James Egan
Michael Smith
I just moved to Thailand and needed some clarity regarding the tax rules for money I was remitting for a house and such. After all of the misinformation floating about the internet, it was nice to meet with someone who knows exactly what the rules are and how they will be applied. Highly recommended
Michael Smith
Eddy B.
I was looking for in-depth knowledge on the new Thai income tax rules 2024 and how it will impact me as a foreigner. I found Carl Turner’s youtube channel. Very insightful on double taxation without any sales pitch. The same applies to his website. Very detailed Q&A there. Then I spoke Carl briefly for 15 mins. I presented him with 2 of my tax filing use cases. He could answer them. Some answers were not pleasant to hear, but he was frank.
Right now I think Carl is a pioneer on this subject with most in depth knowledge. I could not find a peer yet with same level of Carl’s knowledge, which is publicly available. I hope to make use of his services in the future.
Eddy B.
Gary
Excellent support and advice, free consultation and accurate information that all expats in Thailand need to know. Expat Tax Thailand offers a number of reasonably priced tax services that I will personally take advantage of and would recommend them without hesitation to others who don’t won’t a tax year 2024 surprise as the new tax law is being implemented. My contact was with Jason and was very productive.
Gary
Andres Romo
Carl took the time to take a quick free consultation call after I tried to reach out to a dozen other companies who are hard to get a hold of, have language barrier and want to charge a ridiculous fee for basic information.
He was clear, concise and genuine with his advice for my specific situation. Which in my opinion goes to show how much he will care for his clients.
Highly recommend (especially for English speakers) to reach out to Carl for Tax planning and advice.
Andres Romo
Klaus Werner Diwo
Due to the changes in Thai tax for foreigners, I was looking for a solution to the new challenge. I found the solution with Expat Tax Thailand. Competent advice, very good customer service and perfect communication. My choice turned out to be the best decision. I can only recommend it and do not regret it. The cost factor is also important, very clear and fair prices compared to competitors and providers.
Klaus Werner Diwo
Benjamin House
I had been searching through online information and reading the Thai tax code on my own trying to understand my unique situation. After never feeling like I had confidence in my own research and answer, I finally booked an appointment with an expert (Jason) who not only answered all my questions, but took the time to educate me on both my situation and the Thai revenue code. Companies that truly care about the individual they are serving regardless of the benefit to the company are very rare these days. Expat Tax has my business for life because of their incredible service and expertise.
Benjamin House
Tony Carlisle
Expat Tax provided a professional, efficient and straightforward service. They got the process completed in a very short period of time and at reasonable cost.
Tony Carlisle
John Grainger
I booked a 15 minute free call with Jason Rawal. Very easy to talk to. Jason came across as knowledgeable in answering my questions and queries. As a result I will be using their services for my tax returns.
Also their web site is very well set up. Easy to find any number of subjects relating to tax issues. AAA
John Grainger
Adam Clark
Great solutions for expats living in Thailand, especially if your from the UK. There are many things to navigate and Expat Tax Thailand offer competitive prices and ongoing support. I recommend!
Adam Clark
Stuart McCullagh
Expat Tax Thailand have been fantastic, they have answered all my question promptly, obtained the TIN number within 3 days, I plan to use their Assisted Filing Service shortly. Very professional highly recommended.
Stuart McCullagh
Ben King
The Expat Tax Thailand team are absolutely amazing. The amount of free information they provide is just fantastic. And if you have a simple question, they will get back to you very quickly. If you’re having any issues or have concerns regarding the Thai tax system and how it may affect you, I would whole-heartedly recommend you get in touch with them!
Ben King
Stephen William Forster
Carl Turner and his team have produced the most up to date videos explaining clearly the Thai Tax Laws in effect today and how this affects foreigners with their remittances here to Thailand.
Highly recommend Carl Turner and his team from Expat Tax Thailand for any inquiries in this regard.
Stephen William Forster
Karl H Faber
By nature, I am very skeptical about services provided by companies that start with the name ‘Expats’ and also about other law firms. What happened to me with EXPATTAX—it cannot be expressed positively enough—is an experience with which I hereby pay my respect and esteem to Ms Anthiya Srisol and Mr Carl Turner.
The information provided, the helpfulness, and the ease of communication are outstanding. In addition, there is an amazingly fast response to questions.
I would not want to do without EXPATTAX.
Thank you very much.
Karl H Faber
Wendy Woodhead
Expat Tax Thailand proved to be an excellent company. Not only did they own my problem, but they solved it and provided solutions. Their service was and is excellent, and it’s good to deal with people with whom you can communicate and understand their suggestions regarding taxes. I highly recommend Expat Tax Thailand.
Wendy Woodhead
Barry Clark
This is just a grateful letter of acknowledgement for your kind,professional assistance in completing my 2024 Thai tax submission.
I am very impressed and most thankful to you and your competent support team.
From the beginning, I found assurance and detailed answers and guidance through your video seminars. This was supported by the immediate and easy access to you and, especially, your knowledge of the Canadian tax system and our DTA with Thailand.
My initial contact with the process was with Mr. John Fedden. What a lovely, personable and helpful person. He had already worked out a detailed, tentative submission for me, complete with deductions of which I was unaware. He was intimately familiar with OAS, CPP and personal pension assessability and Revenue Canada’s tax nonresident tax system. I cheerfully owe him a hearty beer and pub pie!
Cris Riyano was very empathic, professional and, most importantly, so patient with my discomfort with computers,,, the kindness and patience of a Saint!
Ruchira Trai-Ngnamson and her team are formidable and amazing. The entire process is made so simple, yet thorough, even for this hapless technophobe. Many thanks for making a daunting experience easy and ultimately enjoyable.
Like many retirees in the Kingdom, I was increasingly confused and despairing by all the uninformed chatter about the impending foreign tax changes. No longer, thanks to you folks at EXPATTAX Thailand. I recommend you highly to my fellow long term residents here in Thailand, especially Canadians.
Barry Clark
Rudi O’Donoghue
Thank you Jason & Cris, super helpful. My return was sorted in a week, no more headache, no more stress, and it was much less than I anticipated! (How much i owed). Highly recommended, I’ve already referred my friend.
Rudi O'Donoghue
Dipendu Paul
I have had a great experience working with Expat Tax for my tax filing. They made it really easy for me to provide them few details on their portal and rest of it was taken care by the them seamlessly. Thanks to the team for the great service.
Dipendu Paul
Michael Jacobson
Carl was extremely helpful in outlining how all the new changes could impact me. I found him extremely knowledgeable and just a wonderfully nice guy in general. HIGHLY recommended!
Michael Jacobson
Simon
I live in Chiang Rai and due to the flooding I thought it would be best to use the Thai tax number service. The application form is in Thai so I would have struggled to complete it. Expat Tax did it all for me for a reasonable fee. My new tax number arrived in about 3 days. An excellent quick service all I had to do was provide a copy of my UK passport and they did the rest.
I am also using the early bird tax return service again at a reasonable fee. I didn’t know that I had to provide a 6 month return because I transfer rental income from Scotland. Again they did it all for me and I owe no tax yet. It’s a great relief to know that I have complied with the new tax regulations at a fraction of the cost I would have paid in the UK for a similar service. I highly recommend Expat tax.
Simon
Turlough Smith
EXPAT TAX Thailand seems to be the only organisation that is trying to help expats negotiate the new 2024 tax situation. Just had a 15 min free consultation with Jason Rawal which was very informative. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is concerned about the new era we find ourselves in.
Turlough Smith
Adam Bradshaw
Had a great consultation with Carl who answered all my questions and provided very detailed feedback. Highly recommend Expat Tax Thailand, will continue to use and recommend them for all my tax requirements.
Adam Bradshaw
Peter Edan
Excellent service from an English speaking professional with in-depth knowledge of current Thai tax law. Provided clear and concise information, which was jargon free, covering areas I hadn’t even considered. Provided information on how my account with their company would operate and my own involvement in that process. Stated clearly the fees for their services but did not engage in ‘hard sell’ practices. The free consultation was insightful, professional and a pleasure to engage in. I would highly recommend expats consider this service.
Peter Edan
Ben Newman
Good to have some expat expert advice and this company does exactly that. Impressed.
Ben Newman
Richard Greene
I was concerned about the implications of the Thai tax laws as it relates to my pension income. I posted a question via the website and within twenty four hours Carl responded and advised me how to proceed. I was impressed by their quick response and knowledgeable answers to my questions.
If you have questions or need help to clarify your situation as it relates to the recent changes to the Thai tax laws I recommend you contact them.
Richard Greene
Pietro De Trucco
Helpful, clear and professional service. I appreciated the professional approach and the level of details provided to my quastions.
Pietro De Trucco
Ian Bird
I would highly recommend regarding any tax issues in Thailand.
Ian Bird
Patrick Sweeney
I have been in contact and following Expat Tax Thailand since the recent changes came in and have found them to be an invaluable source of information. They have had numerous newsletters and webinars which have been very informative and helpful.
I have emailed them on a few occasions with questions and Carl has personally replied with the answers (at no cost). I have also availed of their free 15min consultation which was also very helpful in getting me prepared for tax time and cleared up a few other issues I was still confused about.
I haven’t been able to find any other company that has been as helpful and has made information as freely available as they have.
Patrick Sweeney
David Curran
Had an initial meeting regarding future tax implications and was impressed by the wealth of knowledge and the clarity of answers. If you have any tax concerns regarding Thailand this is the place to obtain answers.
David Curran
Nick White
Excellent advice and many misconceptions cleared up.
Nick White
Tony Novak
I am a US citizen expatriate of 30+ year now retired in Thailand. Having been a Fortune 100 Executive prior to retiring, I can say that Expat Tax Thailand understands the dynamics of Thailand’s new tax regime very well.
Tony Novak
David Uzan
I had an excellent experience with Carl during the 1:1 consultation. He helped me understand the complexities of tax matters in Thailand. Carl was knowledgeable, professional, and approachable. He provided clear guidance, which was invaluable in navigating the complex and often unclear rules here.
David Uzan
Wojtek Paczocha
I would like to express my appreciation for the professional support and help I have received from Carl Turner in answering my questions pertaining to the newly revised Thai tax laws starting in 2024 that impact not only expats but Thai citizens as well. It is very obvious to me that Carl has a deep knowledge, experience and understanding of the current situation facing all of us. I have received very clear answers and guidelines that will help my family to navigate and live in Thailand without any further surprises. I strongly recommend to use his services as well as the webinars and podcasts from his website in this somewhat turbulent tax season in Thailand.
Wojtek Paczocha
First Aid Training Bangkok
Owning a business here is Thailand as an Expat can have some complex tax issues personally and corporate-wise. And after years of getting all sorts of “different information”, it was great to talk with Carl and finally get clarity on the taxation situation here in Thailand. Clear, simple, and concise! Thank you, Carl!
First Aid Training Bangkok
Nanik
I had an excellent experience with Expat Tax Thailand. Carl and Ruchira were exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and approachable. They guided me through every step of the process and made what could have been a stressful situation feel effortless. Their service is not only of the highest quality but also remarkably cost-effective. I highly recommend them to any expat in need of reliable tax support in Thailand.
Nanik
Frequently Asked Questions
Company Registration
Not always. But if you’re earning significant income, managing multiple properties or holding land, a company structure may be required or more efficient. We’ll help you decide.
In some cases, yes. In others, Thai shareholders may be required. We’ll advise you based on your situation and ensure legal compliance.
Typically 3–6 weeks depending on complexity and document turnaround. We handle the process and keep you updated at every stage.
It depends on expected income and structure. We’ll help you assess this and register if needed.
Yes. We offer full ongoing support for tax, VAT, payroll, accounting and filings.