Category: Thailand BOI

Thailand BOI: Enhanced Incentive Packages and Special Incentives for Targeted Activities

BOI Seminar Summary BOI has 2 types of investment incentives which are the standard incentives and additional incentives. The standard incentives consist of activity-based with less than or equal to 8 years of CIT (corporate income tax) exemption and technology-based (Nano tech, Digital tech, Bio-Tech, Advanced material tech) with less than 10 years of CIT […]

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How to Apply for Board of Investment in Thailand

The Kingdom of Thailand, the 2nd largest economy in South East Asia, standing at the heart of the ASEAN economic community. Also known as the “Gateway of Asia” due to its strategic location having millions of consumers, having excellent connections from other fast-growing countries, which is the reason it attracts investors all over the world. […]

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Foreign Business Law of Thailand FAQ

The foreign business law of Thailand is quite in-depth, so it is essential to review a more detailed series of questions, especially some often overlooked points, for the benefit of foreign investors interested in doing business in Thailand. 1. When can a foreign company operate business after receiving permission in the form of a Foreign […]

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Board of Investment Recommends New Investment Package

The Office of the Board of Investment is a government agency under the Office of the Prime Minister. Its core roles and responsibilities are to promote valuable investment, both investments into Thailand and Thai overseas investment. The Board of Investment (BOI) likewise aims to achieve sustainable growth in accordance with the sufficiency economy policy. In […]

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Revised Board of Investment Policy

The Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand has revised its investment policy in order to account for the changes in both the Thai and global economies. The BOI has announced a goal for its new policy which is based on promoting “investments offering value,” both within Thailand and for Thai investment overseas. The new policy […]

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Bank of Thailand Announces Relaxation of Foreign Trading and Exchange Regulations

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) Act, B.E. 2485 sets out the objectives, the scope of working and organization structure of the Bank of Thailand in accordance with the international central banking standard in order to maintain the financial system, the financial institution system and the payment system stability and efficiency through transparency and accountable procedure. […]

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Technology Transfer Plan Guidelines for Thai BOI

Foreign investors in Thailand who will be applying for a license in order to engage in a restricted business activity according to the Foreign Business Act of 1999 must prepare a technology transfer plan. Section 5 of the Foreign Business Act requires that technology transfer constitute one factor to be considered in permitting foreigners to […]

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BOI and the Foreign Business Act

Foreign-owned companies that are registered in Thailand are eligible for promotion under the Board of Investment (BOI) Thailand. Furthermore, once BOI promotion has been granted, the promoted company may apply for a “Foreign Business Certificate” under Section 12, which allows majority foreign ownership specifically for companies promoted under the BOI. Nevertheless, the Foreign Business Certificate […]

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Basics of Thai Investment Promotion Law

Thailand’s investment promotion laws are a particularly important element of its overall plan for future economic growth, especially regarding its competitiveness with other nations in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The Investment Promotion Act of B.E. 2520 (1977), amended as recently as 2001, empowers the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand to grant tax and […]

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New Seven-Year Plan at the BOI

The Board of Investment promotes certain investments to respond to current and future economic needs of Thailand. The Thai Board of Investment has recently approved a new seven year master plan. The new master plan is to promote inbound value added investments and Thai investment overseas. The new “Seven Year Investment Strategy will run from […]

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