Recap of the Phuket Business Breakfast: Legal Discussion on Nominee Structures
A brief overview of the November session featuring legal insights shared with Phuket’s international business community.
Introduction
On 22 November 2025, the Phuket Business Breakfast took place at La Taverna, bringing together members of the international business community for a focused discussion on corporate structures and regulatory matters affecting foreign investors in Thailand. The session featured a presentation by Fabian Doppler, Founder and Managing Partner of FRANK Legal & Tax, who provided a concise legal overview of nominee arrangements under Thai law.
Event Overview
Fabian opened the session by introducing the topic and guiding the discussion toward key legal considerations, which quickly engaged the attendees. Following the presentation, a Q&A session addressed several related matters, including regulatory expectations for foreign-owned companies and broader developments affecting business operations in Thailand.
The event also allowed participants to connect and exchange views on current commercial trends in Phuket, strengthening their understanding of the local business environment. Overall, the morning offered a balanced combination of legal guidance and open dialogue, with many participants expressing support for future sessions focusing on compliance and investment-related topics.
Further Guidance
FRANK Legal & Tax remains available to advise on nominee structures, corporate compliance, and regulatory matters affecting foreign investment in Thailand. For further consultation, please contact our team.
Fabian Doppler
Fabian is a founding partner of FRANK Legal & Tax. He focuses his practice on corporate / commercial and real estate law, as well as litigation. He is admitted to the Bar of Stuttgart, Germany, where he actively practiced law before coming to Thailand in 2005.
