Kannika Boontaim
Head of Legal, KPMG in Thailand and Laos and Asia Pacific Regional Capability Lead for Legal Services.
KPMG in Thailand
Kannika Boontaim is a Partner and Head of Legal, KPMG in Thailand and Laos and Asia Pacific Regional Capability Lead for Legal Services. She specializes in providing legal and tax services for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganization transactions in Thailand. Kannika also advises on investment matters, including business entity setup, licensing, and permit acquisition.
Background
- Mergers, acquisitions, and reorganization: Kannika provides legal and tax services for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganization transactions. Her work covers aspects such as deregistration, dissolution, and liquidation of branch offices and limited companies. She advises on tax implications, legal structures, and prepares and reviews relevant agreements.
- Investment in Thailand: Kannika assists clients with investment matters in Thailand, including business entity setup and the acquisition of licenses and permits. She provides guidance on legal structures, tax implications, and tax privileges. Kannika also supports clients in registering business setups and offers advice on employment matters related to asset purchases for business operations. Additionally, she helps clients obtain incentives under the Investment Promotion Act and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act.
- Kannika joined KPMG in 2003 and was appointed Head of Legal in 2022. Prior to joining KPMG, she gained experience in corporate and business law at SGVN and Andersen Thailand. Kannika started practicing law in 1995.
