It was a pleasure to catch up with Mr Jerry Wang during our recent visit to Shanghai.
Jerry is branch office senior partner at Tiantai Law Firm, which is renowned as one of China’s oldest and most distinguished firms.
Sincere thanks, Jerry, for your generosity and help with planning our trip and your valuable advice in coordinating our schedule. Your support was key to making our visit smooth, productive, and highly enjoyable.
We look forward to seeing you in Bangkok in the very near future!
IAS Advisory recently visited colleagues at well-known Chinese law firm Boss & Young in Shanghai. The purpose of the visit was to engage in collaborative dialogue and identify opportunities for future collaboration.
IAS co-founders Ittinant, Anuwat, and Siripen were greeted at Boss & Young’s offices by partners Dr Lina Liu, Ms Cecilia Wang, and Mr Kun Wang. Thank you Dr Liu, Ms Wang, and Mr Wang for your warm reception and kindness. The meeting underscored both firms’ intent to advance legal exchanges and explore future initiatives aimed at shared prosperity.
IAS Advisory recently undertook a visit to the Shanghai offices of China’s respected Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, engaging in discussions aimed at identifying potential areas of cooperation. The meeting provided a strategic opportunity to establish connections, foster professional collaboration, and lay foundations for a mutually beneficial exchange.
IAS co-founders Ittinant, Anuwat, and Siripen were greeted by senior partner Ms Tiantian Geng and partner Mr Yuming Li. Thank you, Ms Geng and Mr Li, for your kindness and hospitality! Both firms reaffirmed their interest in strengthening legal and business ties and look forward to future engagements aimed at shared growth and development.
IAS Advisory recently convened with distinguished colleagues at Grandway Law Offices in Shanghai for a roundtable discussion on strategy. The meeting served as a platform for establishing meaningful business connections, fostering stronger legal ties, and exploring potential avenues for collaboration.
IAS co-founders Ittinant, Anuwat, and Siripen were greeted at Grandway’s offices by partner Ms Devon Shi. Thank you, Ms Shi! We’re grateful for your warm reception. Both parties reaffirmed their interest in collaborations focused on shared progress and future partnerships promoting mutual advancement.
IAS Advisory recently paid a visit to the offices of the esteemed Shanghai Junhe Law Firm for a business development meeting and strategic discussion. The meeting provided a valuable platform to connect and explore potential collaboration opportunities.
IAS co-founders Ittinant, Anuwat, and Siripen were met by Shanghai Junhe partner Mr Yiling Li. Thank you, Mr Li, for your very kind and generous welcome. Both parties expressed enthusiasm for closer cooperation and look forward to future engagements aimed at mutual growth and development.
On 24th February, IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul had the privilege of speaking at TED Fund’s latest “Grant Prep Program” event, sharing insights with entrepreneurs and fund participants on key legal and strategic foundations for sustainable growth.
Anuwat’s lecture covered:
• Intellectual Property (IP) strategy and protection
• Designing the right corporate structure
• Legal considerations for family businesses
• Scaling up sustainably and preparing for investment
It was an engaging session with founders and owners who are serious about building long-term value and strengthening their businesses from the inside out.
Anuwat: “Thank you to the TED Fund team for the invitation and to all participants for the thoughtful discussions. I look forward to seeing your businesses grow to the next level.”
Thailand’s “Technology & Innovation-based Enterprise Development Fund” (TED Fund) is a government initiative that aims to support technology and innovation entrepreneurs by providing funding and resources to help them develop and scale their businesses. It plays a key role in enhancing the country’s startup ecosystem and fostering economic growth through innovation. To find out more, visit the TED Fund website HERE.
#TEDFund #IASAdvisory #IntellectualProperty #CorporateStructure #FamilyBusiness #ScaleUp #BusinessGrowth
IAS Advisory is proud to be recommended by Legal 500, the world-leading client referral series, in its latest Asia-Pacific guide, which was released earlier today after several months’ in-depth research.
Each of the firm’s partners, Mr Ittinant Suwanjutha, Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul, Mr Siripen Kulworakulpitak, Mr Chumphon Macharoen, and Mr Supachot Prasankiattiraj are highlighted in the 2026 guide to Thailand.
Ittinant is featured as a “Leading Partner” for his elite skillset and position at the top of Thailand’s real estate sector. Meanwhile, Supachot has been named as a “Leading Associate,” one of only three lawyers to receive this accolade for real estate in the entire country—demonstrating the quality of his work prior to his promotion to partner and yet more evidence of the capabilities of the firm’s Real Estate & Construction department.
Our Corporate/M&A and Dispute Resolution teams have also enjoyed notable success. High-flying senior associate Ms Sukontharat Nobnom and respected associates Mr Kannapop Khunrattanaphon and Ms Natpanee Pasuntaratum have all been commended.
We are delighted that our expertise, know-how, and experience have been showcased and that the high performance of our team over the past 12 months has been recognised once again.
Thank you, @Legal 500!
Search Legal 500’s 2026 Thailand rankings HERE.
For entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new enterprise, forming a strategic partnership can facilitate accelerated growth by boosting capital and sharing ownership and management responsibilities. Yet, frequent news reports of conflicts between investors and management have raised questions about whether such partnerships represent value or a potential source of problems.
Before deciding to enter a partnership, it is essential to understand the legal requirements. So, what are the main factors to consider when agreeing to collaborate? What legal principles must be addressed in forming and maintaining strong business alliances? What legal considerations are key to successful and compliant business partnerships? How do you resolve shareholder disputes and what can you do to prevent them?
Join the discussion with IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul in a podcast episode of the programme Home Economy, hosted by veteran news anchor, reporter and journalist Dr Wit Sittivaekin.
This podcast aired on 25th November 2025 on Thai PBS, Thailand’s public broadcasting service. Disclaimer: all content is owned by Thai PBS. Visit the Thai PBS website HERE.
Summary of key points from the session, “Holding Company Secrets for SMEs – Tax Savings & Business Expansion Preparation,” conducted by IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul and firm partner Mr Supachot Prasankiattiraj at FlowAccount’s recent event, “SME How to Scale Expo 2025.”
A “one-company, all-in-one” business model may not be the best long-term solution. Establishing a holding company is a strategy modern SMEs need to know!
⚠️ Problems faced by SMEs without a holding company:
• Double taxation: when reinvesting profits, money flows through the owner (individual), resulting in higher personal income tax rates.
• Risk of portfolio seizure: if one business fails or is sued, then all assets in your name could be seized.
• Difficulty expanding: the structure doesn’t facilitate investor participation in specific projects.
✅ Benefits of a holding company (like having a “Pi Xiu” guarding your assets):
• Tax management: dividends transferred from subsidiaries to the holding company (parent company) can be tax-exempt (subject to conditions). This ensures that there are ample funds available for immediate reinvestment.
• Asset protection: separate “assets” (e.g., land, brands) from the “operating company.” If a subsidiary is sued, then the assets held in the holding company will remain safe.
• Easy business expansion: it’s easy to spin off new businesses or form joint ventures (JVs). Investors can choose to invest only in businesses they are interested in.
💡 Key takeaways: a holding company is a shield and a tool for wealth multiplication.
1️⃣ Separate assets from risk: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Separate risky businesses from important assets.
2️⃣ Plan taxes for further investment: leverage the corporate structure to reduce double taxation, allowing for more working capital to expand the business.
3️⃣ Prepare for the future: a good structure will attract investors and partners more easily and facilitate a smoother transition of the business to future generations.
#FlowAccount #SMEHowToScale2025
Join IAS Advisory co-founder Mr Anuwat Ngamprasertkul and new firm partner Mr Supachot Prasankiattiraj at the “SME How to Scale Expo 2025,” presented by FlowAccount!
Following the success of last year’s event, this year’s expo will be taking place over two days from Friday 19th December to Saturday 20th December at Sasin School of Management.
Anuwat and Supachot will be running a workshop on Day 1 from 10:45-12:15, where they’ll be discussing strategies for holding companies that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) including family businesses can use as well. They’ll also be sharing insights into how to save on taxes and prepare for business expansion.
For more information and details about how to register, visit FlowAccount’s event page HERE.
📢 Save the date! 📢 * SME How to Scale Expo 2025 * on 19-20th December at Sasin School of Management.