BOI Promotion in Thailand, end-to-end.
Eligibility check, application filing, pitch preparation and post-approval company setup — a full BOI application service from a Bangkok-based legal firm.
What BOI promotion changes for your business
The Board of Investment certificate unlocks privileges that ordinary Thai limited companies cannot access. Below is what BOI status grants, drawn from the BOI's published incentive framework.
100% foreign ownership
A BOI-promoted company can be wholly foreign-owned, with no Thai shareholder requirement for the promoted activity.
Corporate income tax exemption
Up to nine years of CIT exemption depending on the promoted activity and the project's location within Thailand.
Import duty exemptions
Duty exemptions on machinery and on raw materials used in promoted activities.
Land ownership rights
Permission to own land for the promoted business — an exception to Thailand's foreign land-ownership restrictions.
Work permits & visas
BOI's One-Stop Service Centre streamlines visa and work-permit processing with relaxed criteria for foreign staff.
Dividend & remittance freedom
Dividend tax exemption during the CIT-exempt period and clear authorisation to remit foreign currency abroad.
Our four-step BOI process
Each phase has a published timeline so you know what to expect. All work happens in parallel with your existing operations.
- Eligibility assessmentThree business days to review your business plan, identify the right activity category and confirm whether BOI promotion is realistic.
- Application preparation & filingOne to two weeks to compile documentation, complete the BOI forms and submit the file through the e-BOI portal.
- Project pitch to BOIOne to two weeks after submission you present the project to the BOI committee. We prepare your team for the meeting and attend with you.
- Post-approval setupAbout three weeks to register the promoted company, open the corporate bank account and transfer the registered capital, then two more weeks for the Foreign Business Certificate.
Eight BOI-promoted activity categories
The BOI groups promoted activities into eight clusters. We help you identify the sub-category and incentive bracket that best fits your project.
Agriculture & agricultural products
Cultivation, processing, food technology and high-value agri-products.
Mining, ceramics, basic metals
Extraction, refining, processed metal and ceramic products.
Light industry
Textiles, paper, packaging, household and consumer goods.
Metal products, machinery, transport
Machinery, components, automotive parts, transport equipment.
Electronics & electric appliances
Electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, smart appliances.
Chemicals, paper, plastics
Chemicals, fine chemicals, plastics and bio-based materials.
Services & public utilities
Logistics, energy, infrastructure, ITC and trading services.
Technology & innovation
Software, biotech, digital platforms, R&D centres and innovation activities.
Transparent pricing
Belaws's BOI package covers the full application end to end. Government fees are paid separately and itemised on your invoice.
Belaws BOI service fee
THB 180,000 + 7% VAT
BOI government fees
THB 8,500
Minimum paid-up capital
From THB 1,000,000 (varies by activity)
Final fees confirmed after the eligibility assessment. Subject to BOI conditions and the current BOI announcement.
Regional focus — Eastern Economic Corridor
The EEC offers enhanced BOI incentives in three provinces (Rayong, Chonburi, Chachoengsao) and adjacent zones. Explore province- and city-level pages below.
See our EEC servicesBOI FAQ
Can a 100% foreign-owned company get BOI promotion?
Yes. For an activity inside the BOI promotion list, the BOI permits 100% foreign shareholding, which is the most common reason foreign investors choose this route over a standard limited company.
How long does the full BOI process take?
Working from a complete file, expect roughly three days for the eligibility assessment, one to two weeks to prepare and submit the application, one to two weeks until the BOI pitch meeting and around three weeks for incorporation after approval. Total: about eight to twelve weeks.
What is the minimum investment?
Most BOI-promoted activities require minimum paid-up capital from THB 1,000,000. The exact figure depends on the activity category and any sub-category capital requirements; we confirm this during the eligibility assessment.
What tax incentives apply?
Corporate income tax exemption of up to nine years (activity- and location-dependent), import-duty exemption on machinery and raw materials, dividend tax exemption during the CIT-exempt period, plus deductions for transport, electricity and water costs.
Do BOI companies have to hire Thai staff?
BOI sets a minimum ratio between foreign and Thai employees that depends on the promoted activity. The relaxed criteria of the BOI route are usually easier to meet than the equivalent rules outside BOI.
How does BOI differ from the US-Thailand Treaty of Amity?
The Treaty of Amity gives US-owned companies broad freedom to operate in most sectors but offers no tax incentives. BOI is open to all nationalities, restricted to promoted activities, and grants tax and operational privileges. The two routes are sometimes combined.
Can you guarantee BOI approval?
No legitimate firm can. BOI approval is a discretionary decision by the BOI committee. What we can do is structure a credible application around the BOI's published criteria and prepare your team thoroughly for the pitch meeting.
Start with a free eligibility consultation
Tell us about your project. We will tell you, in plain English, whether BOI promotion is realistic and which activity category fits best.
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