BOI Promotion in Thailand
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) can give your company up to 100% foreign ownership, tax incentives and easier work permits and visas for foreign staff. But BOI promotes specific activities, not every business, and it expects a real project with real investment.
We check whether your activity qualifies, work with experienced BOI consultants and licensed Thai lawyers on the application and coordinate every step: the business plan, translations, BOI questions and the interview, then company registration and work permits after approval. BOI makes the final decision, and we tell you honestly what your chances are before you pay.
Free check · Written quote before you pay · Bangkok
Who Is This For?
Tech and digital companies
Software, digital platforms and other digital services that BOI promotes.
Manufacturers
Factories and industrial projects with investment in machinery, equipment and staff.
Regional headquarters / IBC
International companies providing management and support services to associated companies from Thailand. International trading may be possible under specific IBC conditions.
R&D and other targeted activities
Research, design, education and other activities on the BOI list.
Retail, restaurants, small trading and most local services usually don’t qualify. For them, a Thai limited company is often the better route. See Company Setup
What BOI Can Give You
Foreign ownership
Up to 100% foreign ownership for most promoted activities.
Corporate tax incentives
Corporate income tax exemption for a set number of years, depending on the activity group.
Import duty relief
Exemptions or reductions on import duties for machinery and some materials, depending on the project.
Work permits and visas
Easier work permits and visas for foreign experts and executives of the promoted company.
Land ownership
Permission, subject to BOI approval, for the promoted company to own land needed for the promoted activity.
What BOI expects in return
Real investment, conditions you must meet and regular reporting. If the conditions are not met, the promotion can be withdrawn.
Exact incentives and conditions depend on the activity and the project. We check them against the current BOI rules for your case.
What We Do
- Eligibility review: match your activity to the current BOI categories and conditions
- Project planning: investment, timeline, staff and company structure
- Business plan and application file in Thai and English, prepared with experienced BOI consultants and licensed Thai lawyers
- Submission, BOI questions and the interview: we prepare you and interpret
- After approval: company registration or changes, work permits, visas and a bank account
- BOI reporting and compliance with licensed accountants
Who Does What
Our team
Project brief, translations, coordination of every step, interpreting at BOI meetings, company registration, work permits, visas, the bank account and all communication in your language.
Professional partners
Experienced BOI consultants and licensed Thai lawyers prepare and file the relevant documents. Licensed accountants handle BOI reporting. We coordinate them and keep you informed.
You always know who handles each part and what it costs. Partner fees are confirmed in writing before you pay.
BOI or a Thai Limited Company?
BOI-promoted company
Up to 100% foreign ownership and incentives, but only for promoted activities. It takes longer, needs real investment and comes with conditions and reporting.
Thai limited company
Faster and simpler for many businesses. If the company is foreign-majority and operates a restricted activity, a Foreign Business License, BOI promotion or another applicable exemption may be required.
Not sure which one fits? We compare both options for your project at the free check.
What We Need to Start
- A short description of your business activity, product or service
- Planned investment: machinery, equipment, staff and timeline
- Whether you already have a Thai company or are starting a new one
- How many foreign staff need work permits and visas
- Where in Thailand you plan to operate
- Any previous BOI applications
Prices
Eligibility & Roadmap
Detailed BOI category assessment, eligibility analysis, project roadmap, document checklist and application strategy.
Standard
Full BOI application for one activity: our preparation, translations, the application file and liaison until BOI decides.
Complex
Several activities or a project with many BOI questions, more clarifications and in-person meetings.
VIP
High-value projects: board presentation coaching, site visit preparation and legal compliance setup.
Prices are UnblockPro fees for preparation, translations, coordination, the application file and liaison. Fees of licensed Thai lawyers and BOI consultants are quoted separately in writing, before you pay.
If you proceed with a full BOI application within 30 days, the Eligibility & Roadmap fee is credited toward your package.
All listed service prices include 7% VAT. Fixed prices are final for the stated service scope. Prices marked “From” are starting prices and the exact fee is confirmed in writing before payment. Any additional third-party or government fees, if applicable, are confirmed separately before payment.
- BOI makes the final decision. Nobody can honestly guarantee approval.
- Promotion comes with conditions. If they are not met, it can be withdrawn.
- Fees of licensed Thai lawyers and BOI consultants, government fees, company registration, work permits and visas are separate and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- BOI rules and categories change. We check the current requirements for your case.
How It Works
Free check
Your activity, planned investment, staff and timeline. We tell you whether BOI is realistic or a Thai limited company fits better.
Eligibility review and strategy
The BOI category, the conditions, a roadmap and a written quote for the full application.
Application and BOI review
We prepare the file with our professional partners, answer BOI questions and go with you to the interview.
After approval
Company registration or changes, work permits, visas, the bank account and BOI reporting.
What You Get Every Time
FAQ
What is BOI promotion?
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is a government agency. When it promotes a project, the company gets incentives such as foreign ownership rights, tax exemptions and easier work permits, in return for meeting the conditions of the promotion.
Does my business qualify?
It depends on your activity. BOI promotes several hundred activities, from manufacturing to digital services, R&D and regional headquarters. Retail, restaurants and most local services usually don’t qualify. We check your activity against the current BOI list.
Can a BOI company be 100% foreign-owned?
For most promoted activities, yes. Some activities come with extra conditions. We confirm this for your activity during the eligibility review.
Is there a minimum investment?
Generally yes. The usual minimum is 1 million THB, not counting land and working capital, and some activities have different requirements. We check the conditions for your project.
How long does it take?
The BOI review usually takes from several weeks to a few months, depending on the project and the questions BOI asks. Company registration, work permits and visas come after that. You get a timeline after the eligibility review.
Do I need a Thai company before I apply?
Not always. Depending on the project, you can apply before or after the company is registered. We plan the order that fits your case.
Can BOI promotion be withdrawn?
Yes, if the company doesn’t meet the conditions, for example on investment or reporting. We help you plan the investment and reporting so the promotion stays in place.
Are you a law firm or a BOI consultancy?
No. UnblockPro.Asia is a registered Thai coordination and support company. Experienced BOI consultants and licensed Thai lawyers prepare and file the application and the legal documents, and you know their fees in advance.
BOI rules, categories and incentives are set by the Thailand Board of Investment and can change without notice. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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