Three Focused Practice Areas
Each engagement is clearly scoped, fixed in fee, and handled by a named practitioner — from initial consultation to final delivery.
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Dharma Krung applies a structured engagement methodology across all three practice areas. The process begins with understanding the client's commercial context, proceeds through careful legal preparation, and concludes with delivery of work that is both formally sound and practically useful.
Initial Consultation
A structured discussion to understand the matter, its commercial context, and the client's objectives — before any scope or fee is discussed.
Scope & Fee Agreement
A written letter of engagement sets out the precise scope, agreed fee, assigned practitioner, and expected milestones — signed before work begins.
Preparation & Review
Legal work is prepared by the assigned practitioner and reviewed by a second qualified team member before delivery — every time, without exception.
Delivery & Follow-through
Documents are delivered with an explanation of key points. Regulatory filings are tracked to completion. Clients are kept informed at every milestone.
Practice Area 01
Business Formation & Corporate Structuring
Comprehensive legal support for entrepreneurs and investors establishing business entities in Thailand. Services cover entity type analysis — limited company, partnership, representative office, BOI-promoted structures — memorandum and articles of association drafting, shareholder agreement preparation, and regulatory registration coordination with the Department of Business Development.
The team guides clients through foreign business licence requirements where applicable and provides ongoing corporate secretarial support. Typical engagement spans 4 to 8 weeks depending on entity complexity, with clear milestone updates throughout the process.
What is Included
Starting from
฿9,500
Process Timeline
Entity analysis & scope agreement
Consultation, entity recommendation, engagement letter signed
Document preparation
MOA, AOA, shareholder agreements drafted and reviewed
DBD registration
Filing coordination, fee payment, provisional registration
Completion & ancillary filings
Certificate of incorporation, tax ID, bank account facilitation
Process Timeline
Commercial intent discussion
Understanding objectives, risk tolerance, and key terms
First draft delivery
Prepared and internally reviewed before sending to client
Client review & revisions
Revision rounds included — no additional charges within scope
Final document delivery
Signed-off document set with explanatory summary
Practice Area 02
Contract Drafting & Review Advisory
A thorough legal engagement for businesses and individuals requiring well-crafted contractual documentation or review of existing agreements. Covers commercial contracts, service agreements, employment contracts, lease arrangements, joint venture memoranda, and distribution agreements.
Each document is prepared or reviewed with attention to Thai commercial law requirements, dispute resolution clauses, and practical enforceability. The team works collaboratively with clients to understand commercial intent before translating it into precise legal language. Standard turnaround is 2 to 3 weeks per document set, with revision rounds included.
What is Included
Starting from
฿16,500
Practice Area 03
Intellectual Property Registration & Strategy
A specialised engagement supporting businesses in protecting their creative and commercial assets through the Thai intellectual property system. Services include trademark searches and registration filings, copyright documentation, patent application support, and trade secret protection policy development.
The team conducts IP audits to identify unprotected assets and develops a filing strategy prioritised by business risk and commercial value. Engagements typically run 6 to 10 weeks for initial registration portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and renewal management available as an annual retainer.
What is Included
Starting from
฿24,000
Process Timeline
IP audit & strategy session
Asset inventory, priority risk assessment, filing strategy
Searches & conflict analysis
Trademark searches, existing registration checks, risk flagging
Application preparation & filing
Documentation prepared, DIP applications filed
Examination & response management
DIP examination monitoring, office action responses if needed
Service Comparison Matrix
Comparing our three practice areas across key dimensions to help clients identify which service aligns with their current requirements.
| Feature | Business Formation | Contract Advisory | IP Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ฿9,500 | ฿16,500 | ฿24,000 |
| Typical Duration | 4–8 weeks | 2–3 weeks | 6–10 weeks |
| Fixed Fee Agreement | |||
| Named Practitioner | |||
| English Documentation | |||
| Government Filing | |||
| Ongoing Retainer Available | |||
| Best For | New businesses & investors entering Thailand | Businesses formalising agreements & reviewing contracts | Businesses protecting brands, inventions & creative assets |
Professional Standards Across All Services
These standards apply uniformly to every engagement at Dharma Krung — regardless of practice area, matter size, or client type.
PDPA-Compliant Data Handling
All client data is managed in compliance with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act. Retention periods are documented, and data access is restricted to the assigned team.
Internal Peer Review
Every legal document leaves the firm having been prepared by one practitioner and reviewed by a second before delivery. There are no single-point-of-failure outputs.
Continuing Professional Development
All practitioners maintain their CPD requirements under the Lawyers Council of Thailand and keep current with regulatory changes affecting our practice areas.
Honest Scope Management
If a matter evolves beyond the agreed scope, the change is discussed and agreed in writing before additional work proceeds. No surprises on invoices.
Lawyers Council Standing
All practising attorneys hold current, unsuspended membership with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — verifiable through the Council's public register.
Post-Delivery Support
Clients can contact their assigned practitioner after delivery for clarification on the work completed — within reason and within the engagement window.
Not sure which service fits your situation?
An initial consultation with a Dharma Krung practitioner will clarify which engagement is appropriate for your specific circumstances — before any fee is agreed or any commitment is made.
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