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ARTICLE · 20 NOVEMBER 1995

Thailand - Business Vehicles - Sole Proprietorship

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This is an unincorporated business owned by one person. The only procedural step in establishing a sole proprietorship is to obtain a Business Registration Certificate.

A sole proprietorship is not a separate legal entity so that all its debts and liabilities are the personal responsibility of the sole proprietor.

NOTE: The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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