What BOI Promotion Gets You

Normally, foreign investors can only own 49% of a Thai company. The Board of Investment changes that. If your business activity is on their promoted list, you can own 100% – and get significant tax benefits on top.

This isn’t a loophole. It’s official Thai government policy to attract foreign investment in targeted industries.

Key

Benefits

What you get with BOI promotion.

Tax Holidays

3-8 years at 0% corporate tax depending on your activity zone and category. Some activities also get 50% reduction for additional years.

100% Foreign Ownership

No Thai shareholders needed. BOI-promoted companies are exempt from the Foreign Business Act restrictions.

Import Duty Exemptions

Exemption or reduction on machinery and materials imported for your promoted activity.

Work Permits

Fast-tracked work permit and visa processing for your foreign team through the BOI One Stop Service Center.

Am I Eligible?

The BOI promotes over 200 activities across 7 categories. Common ones: software development, digital platforms, data centers, food processing, automotive parts, medical devices, renewable energy, creative media, R&D centers, and international headquarters.

If you’re not sure whether your activity qualifies, ask us. We’ve done enough applications to know which ones get approved and which don’t.

Application Timeline

We prepare your BOI application (2-3 weeks of back-and-forth on your project details), submit it to the BOI office, and wait for committee review (40-90 business days). Once approved, you get a promotion certificate and we register the company within 2 weeks.

Total timeline from start to operating company: roughly 3-5 months.

Ready to Apply for BOI?

We handle the full application process. Fees depend on your activity category and project scope. Contact us for a free assessment of your BOI eligibility.

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