Employer of Record (EOR) Service (Thailand)
We help companies hire in Thailand without setting up a local entity. Through our Employer of Record (EOR) model, we handle compliant employment contracts, payroll, tax, and social security—so your team can start quickly and operate legally.
Who is it for / Suitable for
Foreign companies hiring staff in Thailand without setting up a Thai legal entity.
Businesses expanding into Thailand and needing compliant local employment and payroll.
Companies testing the Thai market before incorporating.
Organizations hiring a small team, remote employees, or project-based specialists in Thailand.
Key Requirements
Clear job scope, salary, and start date for each employee.
Employee must be legally eligible to work in Thailand (visa/work permit rules apply for foreigners).
Compliance with Thai labor law, payroll tax, and social security obligations.
Accurate onboarding data and supporting documents for payroll and statutory registrations.
Agreement on service scope (payroll, HR administration, benefits, visas/work permits if applicable).
Clients need to provide the following information / documents
Document Name
Notarized
Employee details
Full name, nationality, position, start date, salary/benefits
No
Passport/ID copy
For employee verification
No
CV / qualifications
Role-related evidence (if needed)
No
Employment terms
Working hours, probation, leave entitlements
No
Work location
Office/site/remote arrangement
No
Visa/work permit documents (if foreign hire)
Current visa status and required support documents
No
Company hiring instructions
Reporting line, duties, KPI expectations
No
Average Processing Time
3–6+ weeks (foreign hires)
Local hires: typically 1–2 weeks for onboarding, contract, payroll setup, and SSO registration. Foreign hires: timelines depend on visa/work permit route and government processing.
What you would get when the application is complete
EOR employment contract
Compliant Thai employment agreement under the EOR entity.
Payroll & statutory compliance
Salary processing, payslips, withholding tax, and filings.
SSO registration and contributions
Employer/employee social security setup and monthly submissions.
HR administration support
Leave tracking, employment letters, and employee records management.
Optional visa/work permit coordination (if applicable)
Guidance and processing support for foreign employees.
On-going Compliance Requirements
To stay compliant while using an EOR arrangement:
Maintain compliant payroll reporting (tax and social security) each month
Ensure employment terms follow Thai labor law (working hours, leave, severance, termination)
Maintain proper employee documentation and confidentiality of personal data
Comply with visa/work permit rules for foreign employees and renew on time
Update employer records if salary, role, or work location changes
Government Agencies Involved
Government agencies involved / overseeing employment compliance (as applicable):
Revenue Department (RD)
Payroll tax, withholding tax, and employer tax compliance.
Social Security Office (SSO)
Employer/employee registration and monthly contributions.
Department of Employment (DOE)
Work permits for foreign employees (if applicable).
Thai Immigration Bureau
Visa status and extensions (if applicable).
Ministry of Labour
Overall labor regulation oversight.
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