The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a public consultation on proposed principles to revise annual fees for securities and derivatives business operators. The review would update fee-setting criteria to reflect current business conditions, the changing nature of licensed activities, the volume of transactions under SEC supervision, and supervisory costs and inflation, while aiming to avoid an undue burden on firms and reduce disparities across operators. The proposal has three main elements. It would increase annual fee rates for investment advisory businesses and introduce fee collection for derivatives dealer businesses at a minimum rate equivalent to THB 50,000. It would also change the fee calculation method for investment unit dealers and derivatives agents so fees better reflect actual transaction volume. In addition, it would raise the maximum annual fee rates for securities and derivatives businesses so fee collection is more aligned with supervisory costs and promotes greater equality and fairness among business operators. The SEC Board approved the review in principle at its June 2026 meeting. The public hearing runs until 12 July 2026.
Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission2026-06-12
Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission launches consultation on annual fee revisions for securities and derivatives operators including a THB 50000 minimum for derivatives dealers
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on revised annual fees for securities and derivatives business operators. The proposals include higher fees for investment advisory firms, a THB 50,000 minimum fee for derivatives dealers, and revised calculation methods and maximum rates to better reflect transaction volumes, supervisory costs and inflation. The consultation closes on 12 July 2026.