On September 11, 2026, a seminar on "Financial, Tax and Legal Compliance for Chinese Enterprises Operating in Thailand" was held in the first-floor conference room of the Thailand-China Rayong Industrial Park. The event was jointly organized by Starry Law Firm Thailand, PwC Thailand, Thailand Yonyou, and the Rayong Industrial Park Branch of the Thai Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce. It brought together participants to discuss corporate governance, financial accounting, tax compliance, and digital management issues that Chinese enterprises commonly encounter in their operations in Thailand.

The seminar attracted representatives from manufacturing, technology, trade, and professional services. Structured around the themes of law, accounting, and taxation, it examined common management issues and compliance priorities arising in the day-to-day operations of Chinese enterprises in Thailand.

I. Strengthening Corporate Governance Compliance in Thailand

Zheng Junsheng, Founding Partner of Starry Law Firm Thailand, delivered a dedicated presentation on "Practical Corporate Governance Compliance for Chinese Enterprises in Thailand." Drawing on Thai corporate-governance rules and practical cases, he focused on recurring issues in shareholders' meetings, board operations, and contract risk management.

Attorney Zheng noted that effective corporate governance depends on putting in place, in advance, arrangements for control rights, meeting procedures, directors' responsibilities, and transaction evidence. Key risks include investment control, the validity of decisions, directors' performance of duties, and transaction disputes. Referring to common misconceptions among Chinese enterprises operating in Thailand - such as "recognizing the company seal but not the person," prioritizing relationships over written documentation, and applying Chinese templates indiscriminately - he cautioned that enterprises should not overlook proper corporate-governance procedures and transaction documentation. Using common scenarios involving shareholders' meetings, board operations, and contract management, he outlined key considerations for convening meetings, approving resolutions, signing authority, contracting parties, multilingual documents, stamp duty, and evidence retention. He also referred to relevant Thai Supreme Court cases to underscore the importance of complete procedures and documentation. In closing, he advised Chinese enterprises to embed governance requirements in their daily management, with particular attention to decision-making processes, authority boundaries, and the proper alignment of transaction documents, so that operational continuity is not affected by procedural gaps or incomplete records.

II. Bringing Together Legal, Accounting, Tax and Digital Expertise

In addition to the legal analysis, the seminar invited Yang Yiran, Head of China Business at PwC Thailand, and Wang Yuanqing, Tax Associate Director, to share professional insights on common accounting issues and income-tax compliance management for Chinese enterprises operating in Thailand.

A Thailand Yonyou software specialist addressed the need to upgrade compliance capabilities during overseas expansion. The presentation covered the localization of financial and tax operations, multilingual applications, localized deployment, and group coordination, and introduced an integrated digital solution for financial and tax compliance to help enterprises standardize compliance processes and integrate data governance.

During the discussion session, participating enterprise representatives exchanged views on corporate governance, financial and tax management, and digital applications in light of their own operating circumstances. The event addressed the practical day-to-day needs of enterprises in Thailand and created a face-to-face platform for dialogue among enterprises and providers of legal, accounting, tax, and digital services. Going forward, Starry Law Firm Thailand will continue to focus on the practical needs of Chinese enterprises operating in Thailand and maintain cooperation and dialogue with professional institutions, chambers of commerce, and industrial parks, providing support that is better aligned with local operating realities.