Thailand Trademark Licensing & Franchise Agreements Guide 2026: DIP Mandatory Registration, Section 68 Void Traps, Cross-Border Royalty WHT (P.N.D. 54), and FBA Compliance
Updated: Nov 6
Executive Summary: The 2026 Thailand Trademark Licensing & Franchise Mandate
For foreign brand owners, multinational franchisors, luxury retail groups, and international trade fair exhibitors expanding into Thailand, commercializing intellectual property through local licensing or franchise agreements is a high-growth strategy. However, Thailand operates under a strict civil law statutory framework that differs fundamentally from common law jurisdictions such as the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, or Australia.
In Thailand, commercial trademark licensing is governed by an unforgiving legal requirement: under Section 68 of the Thai Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (as amended), any agreement licensing the use of a registered trademark must be executed in writing and officially registered with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).
Failure to satisfy this formal statutory registration requirement is catastrophic:
Absolute Statutory Voidness: Under settled Supreme Court jurisprudence (Judgments No. 4637/2545 and No. 2228/2548) and Section 152 of the Civil and Commercial Code, an unregistered trademark license agreement is null and void ab initio (โมฆะ).
Unenforceability of Royalties: A foreign licensor cannot initiate legal action in Thai courts to compel an authorized Thai licensee or franchisee to pay overdue licensing fees, percentage royalties, or contractual penalties under an unregistered agreement.
Loss of Trademark Defense: Use of the trademark by an unregistered licensee does not legally accrue to the benefit of the foreign trademark owner, leaving the brand vulnerable to non-use cancellation petitions filed by predatory competitors under Section 63.
Cross-Border Tax Disallowance: Unregistered royalty payments face aggressive scrutiny from the Thai Revenue Department, risking the disallowance of royalty expense deductions for the Thai licensee under Section 65 Ter and triggering penal assessments.
>> Key Strategic Takeaway: Executing a cross-border Master Franchise Agreement or Brand License governed by foreign law (e.g., English or Singapore law) does not circumvent Section 68. Thai intellectual property registration rules are public order statutes (กฎหมายเกี่ยวกับความสงบเรียบร้อย). Any trademark license implemented in Thailand must be formally registered with the DIP to be legally valid and enforceable.
The Fatal Section 68 Void Trap: Landmark Supreme Court Judgments
International legal counsel accustomed to jurisdictions where trademark recordal is merely permissive or intended for bona fide purchaser notice often make the costly assumption that a private, signed contract is sufficient to enforce rights in Thailand. In Thailand, statutory form is a mandatory element of contract validity.
Statutory Construction of Section 68
Section 68 of the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (as amended by Trademark Act No. 2 B.E. 2543) provides:
>> 'The owner of a registered trademark may license another person to use the trademark for all or some of the goods for which the trademark is registered. A trademark license agreement under the first paragraph must be in writing and registered with the Registrar.'
When read in conjunction with Section 152 of the Civil and Commercial Code ('An act which does not comply with the form prescribed by law is void'), the omission of DIP registration completely extinguishes the contractual validity of the license.
Landmark Supreme Court Precedents
The Thai Supreme Court (San Dika) has repeatedly and consistently reinforced this statutory trap:
Supreme Court Judgment No. 4637/2545: The plaintiff, an international trademark owner, entered into a written agreement granting the defendant the right to produce and distribute goods under its registered trademark in exchange for continuous royalties. The parties never registered the contract with the DIP Registrar. When the defendant defaulted on royalty payments, the Supreme Court held that the agreement was null and void under Section 68 and Section 152 CCC. The court dismissed the plaintiff's lawsuit, holding that the licensor had no cause of action to demand agreed royalties or contractual damages.
Supreme Court Judgment No. 2228/2548: The Supreme Court affirmed that any commercial agreement where the primary consideration is the authorized use of a registered mark constitutes a trademark license. Calling the contract a 'Sole Agency Agreement', 'Authorized Distribution Agreement', or 'Management Agreement' cannot disguise an unregistered trademark license. The failure to register rendered the licensing and royalty provisions entirely void.
Supreme Court Judgment No. 7358/2550: The court drew a critical distinction between a pure buy-sell wholesale distribution contract (where a distributor merely resells finished branded goods) and a manufacturing or branding license. Where the contract grants the local party the right to apply the trademark to manufactured goods or market branded services, mandatory DIP registration applies unconditionally.
Mandatory Contractual Terms Under Section 69: The Quality Control Requisite
Submitting an application for trademark license registration (Form Tor. 05) to the Department of Intellectual Property is not an automatic administrative rubber-stamp. The DIP Registrar conducts a substantive legal review of the underlying contract under Section 69 and Section 70.
The Quality Control Mandate (Section 69 Paragraph 2)
Under Section 69, a trademark license agreement must explicitly embody terms and conditions that enable the trademark owner to exercise effective quality control over the manufactured goods or commercial services provided by the licensee. If the Registrar determines that the agreement lacks adequate quality control mechanisms, or that the terms are likely to cause public confusion, Section 70 empowers the Registrar to reject the registration outright.
Essential Quality Control Provisions Required by the DIP
To ensure seamless DIP approval, corporate counsel must draft unambiguous quality control covenants into the Thai license schedule:
Explicit Technical Specifications: Clear contractual standards requiring the licensee to adhere strictly to the licensor's formulation, design specifications, raw material sourcing, and production manuals.
Inspection & Physical Audit Rights: Unrestricted rights allowing the licensor (or its authorized Thai corporate counsel/auditors) to enter the licensee's production facilities, warehouses, and retail outlets during business hours to inspect goods and operational processes.
Pre-Market Sample Submission: Mandatory delivery of finished product batches or service prototypes to the licensor for testing and written approval prior to commercial distribution.
Non-Compliant Product Recall & Destruction: Contractual authority compelling the licensee to immediately withdraw, recall, and destroy any merchandise failing to meet the licensor's quality standards at the licensee's sole expense.
Scope, Exclusivity & Term Alignment
The license agreement must also clearly specify:
Territorial Bounds: Clear limitation to Thailand (or designated provinces/ASEAN jurisdictions).
Product Specifications: Exact itemization of goods or service classes conforming precisely with the underlying Thai registered trademark certificate.
Exclusivity Designation: Clear statutory classification as an Exclusive License (sole licensee, excluding third parties and potentially the licensor), Sole License (licensee and licensor only), or Non-Exclusive License.
Contract Duration: The license validity term cannot exceed the statutory 10-year registration life of the underlying trademark. If the mark is renewed, the license must be formally updated.
Cross-Border Tax Architecture: 15% Withholding Tax (P.N.D. 54) & 7% Reverse VAT (P.P. 36)
Cross-border intellectual property licensing and franchise arrangements create significant statutory tax obligations under the Thai Revenue Code. Failure to accurately structure and remit these taxes exposes both parties to severe administrative surcharges and criminal penalties.
15% Withholding Tax on Foreign Royalties (Section 70 & Form P.N.D. 54)
Under Section 70 of the Revenue Code, when a Thai corporate juristic person (the licensee or franchisee) pays royalties, licensing fees, software fees, or franchise rights to a foreign juristic entity not operating an established permanent business in Thailand, the Thai entity is statutorily mandated to withhold 15% tax at source.
Remittance Protocol: The Thai payer must file Form P.N.D. 54 and remit the withheld 15% tax to the Revenue Department within seven calendar days of the month following the payment date.
Late Payment Penalties: Failure to remit withholding tax triggers an statutory surcharge of 1.5% per month (up to 100% of the tax due) under Section 27 of the Revenue Code.
Gross-Up Clauses: If the cross-border contract contains a 'tax gross-up' clause (requiring the Thai licensee to bear all Thai taxes and remit a net sum to the foreign licensor), the grossed-up tax payment constitutes taxable income, increasing the effective withholding burden.
7% Reverse Charge VAT (Section 83/6 & Form P.P. 36)
Under Section 83/6(2) of the Revenue Code, when an overseas entity provides an intangible service or intellectual property right that is utilized inside Thailand, the Thai corporate payer must self-assess and remit 7% Value Added Tax (VAT):
Remittance Protocol: The Thai company must file Form P.P. 36 and remit the 7% VAT within seven days of the month following the royalty remittance.
Input Tax Credit: If the Thai licensee is an active, VAT-registered commercial enterprise, the 7% VAT paid under Form P.P. 36 can generally be claimed as an input tax credit (ภาษีซื้อ) in its subsequent monthly VAT return (Form P.P. 30), achieving cash flow neutrality.
Corporate Income Tax Expense Deductibility (Section 65 Ter)
For the Thai licensee, royalty fees are deductible business expenses for corporate income tax purposes. However, Revenue Department auditors strictly examine whether the trademark license is registered with the DIP. If the agreement is void under Section 68, tax auditors may deem the royalty disbursement an artificial or non-deductible expense under Section 65 Ter (13) or (14), disallowing corporate tax deductions and assessing back taxes.
Double Taxation Agreements (DTA): Optimizing Cross-Border Royalty Remittances
Thailand maintains 61 bilateral Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with major trading partners, including the United States, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, and Australia. Under Article 12 (Royalties) of these treaties, the standard 15% statutory withholding tax rate can frequently be reduced to preferential rates.
DTA Royalty Withholding Rates Matrix
Singapore - Thailand DTA: Royalties paid for the use of patents, trademarks, or commercial designs qualify for a reduced withholding tax rate of 10% (and 8% for industrial, commercial, or scientific equipment).
Japan - Thailand DTA: Preferential treaty rate of 10% on trademark and patent royalties (down from 15%).
United States - Thailand DTA: 5% for copyright royalties; 8% for patents, designs, or industrial equipment; standard 15% for commercial trademarks and trade names.
Germany / United Kingdom - Thailand DTA: Reduced rates of 10% to 12% on specific technical know-how and commercial rights.
Statutory Requirements for DTA Treaty Relief
Preferential DTA withholding tax rates cannot be claimed automatically. To legally apply treaty rates, the foreign licensor must supply the Thai licensee's corporate accounting department with verified evidentiary documentation prior to the wire transfer:
Certificate of Tax Residence (COR): An official certified document issued by the foreign sovereign tax authority (e.g., IRS Form 6166 in the US, IRAS certificate in Singapore, NTA certificate in Japan) confirming that the licensor is a tax resident of that treaty country for the applicable tax year.
Beneficial Ownership Certification: Explicit representation that the foreign licensor is the ultimate beneficial owner of the royalties and not acting as an artificial conduit or nominee agent.
Certified Diplomatic Legalization: Where required, official consular legalization or Apostille verification of foreign corporate standing.
The Foreign Business Act (FBA) Trap: Pure Licensing vs. Restricted List 3(21) Services
A critical risk for foreign franchisors and brand licensors is running afoul of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999). Thailand severely restricts foreign participation in service businesses under List 3(21) ('Other Services'), which requires majority Thai ownership unless a Foreign Business License (FBL) or BOI promotion is secured.
The Pure IP Licensing Safe Harbor
Under Department of Business Development (DBD) rulings, passive cross-border IP licensing is not considered 'carrying on business in Thailand':
>> Safe Harbor Rule: If an offshore foreign corporation merely licenses its registered Thai trademark, recipes, or proprietary software to an independent Thai juristic entity in exchange for royalties—without deploying personnel to Thailand, without conducting on-site management, and without executing local commercial contracts—the arrangement does not trigger the Foreign Business Act.
The Dangerous Operational 'Management Service' Trigger
Franchise agreements rarely involve passive licensing alone. International franchisors typically provide ongoing store layout design, on-site staff training, supply chain logistics, quality audits, and centralized IT management. If the foreign franchisor sends personnel into Thailand to deliver these operational services:
List 3(21) Service Classification: The DBD will classify the foreign company's activities as an unlicensed commercial service business under List 3(21).
Severe Criminal Penalties: Operating an unlicensed List 3 business violates Section 8 of the FBA, punishable under Section 37 by up to three years of imprisonment, corporate criminal fines of 100,000 to 1,000,000 THB, daily fines of 10,000 to 50,000 THB, and court-ordered dissolution.
Director Criminal Exposure: Foreign authorized directors are individually subject to criminal prosecution and immigration blacklisting.
Strategic Structuring Solutions
To eliminate FBA exposure while maintaining hands-on franchise oversight, international brand owners must adopt one of three proven legal structures:
Bifurcated Agreement Model: Separate the relationship into two distinct legal instruments: (1) A clean, offshore Trademark & IP License Agreement (pure passive royalties, zero Thai operational presence), and (2) A local Technical Support & Service Agreement executed by a properly licensed Thai subsidiary or qualified joint venture.
BOI Trade and Investment Support Office (TISO): Secure BOI Category 7.6 promotion, which permits 100% foreign ownership to provide corporate advisory, training, and operational support to Thai franchisees without Foreign Business Act restrictions.
Qualified Master Franchisee Appointment: License the brand to an established, financially robust Thai commercial group as an exclusive Master Franchisee, delegating all local operational sub-franchising, training, and store inspections to the Thai entity.
Trade Competition Act (OTCC) Franchise Governance & The 30-Day FDD Mandate
Franchise operations in Thailand are specifically regulated by the Trade Competition Act B.E. 2560 (2017) and the Notification of the Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) on Guidelines for Consideration of Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Businesses B.E. 2562 (2019). This statutory framework imposes rigorous disclosure obligations on franchisors to protect franchisees from predatory commercial terms.
Mandatory 30-Day Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
Under the OTCC Notification, a franchisor must provide a comprehensive written Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to a prospective franchisee at least 30 calendar days before signing any binding franchise agreement or accepting any monetary deposit.
Statutory FDD Information Requirements
The FDD must clearly disclose:
Franchisor Corporate Background: Corporate registration details, financial statements for the past 2 years, management litigation history, and organizational structure.
Financial Obligations: Total initial franchise fees, recurring royalty rates, mandatory marketing fund contributions, equipment deposit requirements, and estimated initial capital expenditure.
Intellectual Property Rights: Proof of registered Thai trademark ownership, scope of license, and DIP registration commitments.
Operational Boundaries: Geographic exclusivity boundaries, territorial distance restrictions between franchise outlets, and rights regarding company-owned branches.
Supply Chain Mandates: Sourcing criteria for raw materials, machinery, and ingredients, establishing whether the franchisee is obligated to purchase exclusively from the franchisor or approved vendors.
Franchise Assistance: Detailed scope of initial and ongoing training, technical advisory, operational manuals, and software support.
Statutory Right of First Refusal for Branch Expansion
The OTCC framework establishes a mandatory statutory protection: if the franchisor plans to open a new company-owned or franchised outlet within the franchisee's designated operational territory, the franchisor must offer a written Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to the existing franchisee, allowing at least 30 days for acceptance. Bypassing an existing franchisee to grant an adjacent unit to a third party constitutes an illegal, unfair trade practice under Section 57 of the Trade Competition Act, exposing the franchisor to administrative fines of up to 10% of annual revenue.
Step-by-Step DIP Registration Roadmap: Procedure & Legalization (Form Tor. 05)
Executing a valid trademark license in Thailand requires navigating the Department of Intellectual Property's formal registration procedure. The process follows a structured 5-stage lifecycle:
Stage 1: Pre-Registration Trademark Audit & Verification
Prior to drafting the license, counsel must verify that the underlying trademark is fully registered and active with the DIP. A trademark license cannot be registered for a trademark that is merely 'pending application' (เครื่องหมายการค้าที่อยู่ระหว่างยื่นคำขอ). If the mark is still undergoing examination, the parties may execute a conditional agreement, but statutory DIP registration can only be finalized once the official Certificate of Trademark Registration is issued.
Stage 2: Drafting the Bilateral DIP-Compliant License Agreement
Draft a dedicated Thai-English bilateral license agreement incorporating all mandatory Section 69 quality control terms, specific class itemizations, exclusivity definitions, and clear royalty calculation mechanics.
Stage 3: Corporate Power of Attorney & Document Legalization
Foreign corporate documents must satisfy strict Thai evidentiary authentication standards:
Power of Attorney (Form Tor. 22): If foreign corporate directors are not physically present in Bangkok, an official DIP Power of Attorney appointing licensed Thai trademark attorneys must be executed.
Notarization: Foreign signatures and corporate authority must be attested by an official Notary Public in the licensor's home jurisdiction.
Apostille / Consular Legalization: Under Thailand's evidentiary rules, notarized foreign documents must receive official legalization from the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in the country of issuance, or Apostille certification (where applicable under evolving consular protocols).
Stage 4: Filing Form Tor. 05 & Registrar Examination
Counsel files the formal Application for Registration of Trademark License Agreement (Form Tor. 05) with the DIP in Nonthaburi, attaching the original legalized agreement, corporate affidavits, and certified Thai translations. The DIP Registrar conducts a substantive legal review (typically taking 3 to 6 months) to verify quality control sufficiency and public interest compliance.
Stage 5: Issuance of Official Certificate of License Registration
Upon approval, the Registrar issues an official Certificate of Trademark License Registration (หนังสือสำคัญแสดงการจดทะเบียนสัญญาอนุญาตให้ใช้เครื่องหมายการค้า) and records the license in the public trademark register. The license is now fully valid, legally binding on third parties, and completely enforceable in Thai courts.
Comparative Legal Analysis: Registered vs. Unregistered Trademark Licensing
The following comparative table illustrates the critical legal, commercial, and tax consequences of compliance versus non-registration in Thailand:
Legal Status under Thai Law: Registered License = 100% Valid and legally binding under Section 68 | Unregistered License = Void ab initio (โมฆะ) under Section 68 & CCC Section 152.
Enforceability of Overdue Royalties: Registered License = Full statutory right to sue in Thai Intellectual Property Court | Unregistered License = Zero cause of action; lawsuits dismissed under Supreme Court precedent.
Protection Against Trademark Non-Use Cancellation: Registered License = Licensee's commercial use legally defends the mark against Section 63 cancellation | Unregistered License = Commercial use does not accrue to the foreign owner; vulnerable to cancellation.
Licensee's Standing Against Third-Party Infringers: Registered License = Exclusive licensee has formal standing to join infringement lawsuits | Unregistered License = No standing to initiate or join legal enforcement actions.
Revenue Department Expense Deductibility: Registered License = Royalty expenses fully deductible for Thai corporate income tax | Unregistered License = High audit risk; expenses subject to disallowance under Section 65 Ter.
Enforceability of Quality Control & Audit Rights: Registered License = Enforceable via court injunctions and breach of contract damages | Unregistered License = Unenforceable in court; void contract provisions.
Customs IP Border Enforcement (Seizure of Counterfeits): Registered License = Authorized licensee can file customs recordations with Thai Customs Department | Unregistered License = Thai Customs will reject border recordation petitions.
10-Point Director & Franchisor Compliance Audit Checklist for 2026
International corporate directors, general counsel, and brand licensors should immediately audit their Thai licensing and franchise portfolios against this diagnostic checklist:
Underlying Trademark Verification: Confirm that all licensed brand names, logos, and emblems hold valid, unexpired Certificates of Registration with the Thai DIP (not merely pending applications).
Mandatory DIP Registration (Form Tor. 05): Verify that a formal Thai-language license agreement is officially registered with the DIP Registrar for every active licensee or franchisee.
Quality Control Provision Audit: Review the registered contract to ensure it contains explicit, detailed quality oversight, physical facility inspection, and non-compliant goods recall mechanisms.
Scope & Classification Match: Confirm that licensed product scopes align precisely with the specific Nice Classification items enumerated in the underlying trademark certificate.
Withholding Tax (P.N.D. 54) Compliance: Verify that the Thai licensee withholds and remits 15% tax (or applicable reduced DTA rate) within seven days of the month following remittance.
Certificate of Tax Residence (COR) Archiving: For foreign licensors claiming DTA treaty relief, ensure updated, notarized Certificates of Tax Residence are provided to Thai accounting annually.
Reverse Charge VAT (P.P. 36) Remittance: Ensure the Thai licensee self-assesses and remits 7% VAT monthly, maintaining filed receipts for corporate tax audits.
Foreign Business Act (FBA) Risk Insulation: Review whether the foreign franchisor provides on-site managerial services in Thailand; bifurcate operational contracts to eliminate List 3(21) criminal liability.
OTCC 30-Day FDD Delivery Audit: For franchise systems, confirm written delivery of the complete Franchise Disclosure Document at least 30 days prior to contract signing or fee acceptance.
Privileged Legal Counsel Retainer: Retain dedicated Thai intellectual property and corporate counsel to handle DIP filings, annual tax reconciliations, and dispute resolution under attorney-client privilege.
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO / Answer Engine Optimization)
1. Is an unregistered trademark license agreement enforceable in Thailand?
No. Under Section 68 of the Thai Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (as amended) and Section 152 of the Civil and Commercial Code, an unregistered trademark license agreement is null and void ab initio (โมฆะ). The Thai Supreme Court (Judgments No. 4637/2545 and No. 2228/2548) has ruled that a licensor cannot sue an authorized licensee in Thai courts for unpaid royalties, contractual damages, or breach of contract if the agreement has not been officially registered with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).
2. Can a foreign law governing clause (e.g., Singapore or English law) bypass the Section 68 registration requirement?
No. Under Thai Conflict of Laws Act B.E. 2481 (1938), intellectual property registration requirements and public policy rules concerning industrial property located within Thailand are governed exclusively by Thai lex loci protectionis (the law of the protecting country). Choosing foreign governing law will not prevent Thai courts from applying Section 68 as a matter of Thai public order, rendering unregistered trademark use invalid inside the Kingdom.
3. Can we register a trademark license agreement while the trademark application is still pending?
No. Under Section 68, a trademark license agreement can only be registered for a trademark that has completed examination and received an official Certificate of Trademark Registration from the DIP. If a mark is pending application, parties may sign a pre-incorporation or conditional commercial agreement, but formal statutory licensing and public enforceability cannot take effect until the mark is registered.
4. What is the withholding tax rate on cross-border royalties paid from Thailand?
Under Section 70 of the Thai Revenue Code, royalties paid by a Thai entity to a non-resident foreign corporation are subject to a statutory 15% Withholding Tax, remitted via Form P.N.D. 54. However, under bilateral Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs), this rate can be reduced to 5%, 8%, or 10% (e.g., 10% under the Singapore-Thailand DTA) upon providing a valid Certificate of Tax Residence.
5. Does the Thai licensee have to pay VAT on foreign royalty payments?
Yes. Under Section 83/6(2) of the Revenue Code, the Thai payer must self-assess and remit 7% Reverse Charge VAT using Form P.P. 36 within seven days of the month following the royalty remittance. If the Thai company is registered for VAT, this 7% payment can generally be reclaimed as an input tax credit in its monthly Form P.P. 30 filing.
6. What happens if a trademark license agreement does not include quality control terms?
Under Section 69 and Section 70 of the Trademark Act, quality control terms are a mandatory statutory prerequisite. If the agreement fails to articulate clear quality standards and licensor inspection rights, the DIP Registrar will issue an official deficiency order requiring amendments or reject the registration entirely.
7. Does sending foreign personnel to train Thai franchisees violate the Foreign Business Act?
Yes, potentially. Merely licensing IP from abroad is exempt, but actively providing on-site operational management, technical training, or business supervision in Thailand constitutes a restricted service under List 3(21) of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542. Operating without a Foreign Business License (FBL) or BOI TISO promotion carries criminal penalties of up to 3 years imprisonment and fines up to 1,000,000 THB. Foreign franchisors must bifurcate agreements or license through a qualified local entity.
8. What is the mandatory cooling-off period under Thai franchise regulations?
Under the Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) Notification on Franchise Businesses B.E. 2562, franchisors must provide a complete written Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to prospective franchisees at least 30 calendar days before contract execution or receipt of any fees. Violating this rule constitutes an illegal unfair trade practice under Section 57 of the Trade Competition Act, subjecting the franchisor to administrative fines of up to 10% of annual turnover.
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Statutory Informational Disclaimer (Thai Lawyers Act B.E. 2528)
This publication is prepared by Gentle LAW International Business Law for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice, tax consultation, or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Trademark registration, intellectual property licensing, and cross-border franchise regulations in Thailand are subject to statutory amendments and administrative interpretations by the Department of Intellectual Property and the Revenue Department. Brand owners, franchisors, and commercial directors must obtain tailored legal advice from licensed Thai attorneys before executing intellectual property licenses or remitting cross-border royalties.
