Employer of Record (EOR) in Thailand
Want to tap into Thailand’s labour market? Native Teams is your perfect solution to ensure your global work is fully compliant with Thailand’s labour laws and regulations without having a legal entity in the country.
How does an EOR in Thailand work?
When partnering up with an EOR provider like Native Teams, the employment responsibilities will be shared between the EOR and you, the client. This means that the EOR takes on administrative tasks, such as salary and benefits administration and onboarding, while you manage your day-to-day work and employees.
Who can use EOR services in Thailand?
EOR services in Thailand are ideal for international businesses looking to employ local talent without setting up a Thai legal entity. Whether you're testing the market, scaling fast, or hiring short-term project teams, an EOR offers a flexible and compliant solution.
Features of Native Teams EOR services in Thailand
Employers can provide their employees with employment status through our legal entities in Thailand. In addition to being formally employed, your employees will also receive employment contracts in compliance with local labour laws.
Native Teams allows you to enhance HR efficiency through a centralised platform. Get access to a simple dashboard where you can arrange, manage, and organise all your HR documentation for your worldwide employees.
You can simplify your payroll management with Native Teams’ localised payroll calculators. Get accurate calculations for salaries, taxes, and benefits for your employees in 85+ countries around the world.
Native Teams’ platform will ensure that your new employees are getting all the mandatory benefits like healthcare, insurance, and pension. Through our platform, employers can also offer additional benefits like access to co-working spaces or gym membership.
Explore Thailand’s labour laws in our hiring guide.
What legal requirements exist for employment in Thailand
Every business must have a legal establishment before employing individuals from Thailand.
Thailand's labour laws don't impose written employment contracts, but they're important for both parties' legal protection.
Employers must adhere to the minimum wage laws set by Thailand’s National Wage Committee.
Employers are obligated to register each employee for social security benefits like healthcare coverage and pension and contribute to the social security fund.
Employers have the legal obligation to withhold income and other taxes from the salaries of their employees and remit them to Thailand’s tax authorities.
Employers are required to provide employee benefits like paid annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, public holidays, and other benefits mandated by labour regulations.
Reporting requirements involve providing specific information to Thailand's government authorities. This may include employee information reporting, social security and tax reporting, and reporting to the country’s Ministry of Labour.
Please note that Thailand’s laws and regulations can change. So, it’s important to keep abreast of the latest developments regarding labour law.
Why choose Native Teams as your Thailand Employer of Record?
As Native Teams already possess a legal entity in Thailand, you don’t have to establish one yourself. This means faster market entry and fewer costs needed to hire the talent you need.
On top of that, we have a team of seasoned professionals who understand the intricacies of Thailand laws regarding taxes, employment contracts, minimum wage, social security contributions and benefits. So, you can expand your business with peace of mind, knowing that you’re in alignment with the local labour laws.
What you need to know?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organisation that legally employs your workers in a specific country. While you manage your team’s tasks and performance, the EOR handles contracts, taxes, payroll, and compliance with local labour laws.
This service is ideal for businesses looking to hire abroad without going through the lengthy and costly process of setting up their own local entity.
The cost of EOR services in Thailand depends on the number of employees you want to hire and the specific support your business needs. To know more about our plans, please visit our pricing page.
While an EOR becomes the full legal employer, handling all employment responsibilities independently, a PEO operates through a co-employment model where responsibilities are shared with the client company. EORs are particularly valuable for companies entering new markets without established legal entities, while PEOs typically serve businesses with existing operations looking to optimise their HR processes.
EORs serve as the official Employer on Record, overseeing everything from payroll administration to benefits management and employment agreements. By taking on legal liability and providing comprehensive HR support, they allow companies to concentrate on their core business activities while ensuring full compliance.
Using an EOR in Thailand is completely legitimate and aligns with all Thai employment regulations. It's a popular solution for international businesses entering the Thai market and freelancers seeking to formalise their employment status.
An EOR eliminates the need to navigate the complex process of establishing a legal entity in Thailand. They take care of all employment-related legal requirements and provide the flexibility to expand or reduce operations without dealing with the complications of company formation or dissolution.
There are no statutory restrictions on employee numbers in Thailand, provided all employment regulations are met. Your hiring capacity is determined by your operational requirements, budget, and ability to effectively manage your workforce.