Check the activity category first
The BOI publishes promotable activity categories with conditions. Describe the products, services and process actually carried out in Thailand. Activities outside the list, or only partial steps, may not qualify.
Company registration services
BOI Investment Promotion Application
BOI promotion: check that the activity fits a published category, that project conditions are achievable and that the incentives you want exist for that category before filing through the BOI system.
Investment promotion is granted project by project by the BOI under the Investment Promotion Act; it does not come automatically with company registration. This page organises project information before filing and does not assure approval or incentive levels.
Information for a scope review
| Topic | Starting information | Review question |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | Products/services and process | Fit with a published activity category |
| Project | Investment, machinery, site and staff | Minimum and category-specific conditions |
| Desired incentives | Tax, land, foreign experts | Incentives actually available for the category and zone |
Tax and non-tax incentives
Tax incentives such as corporate income tax exemption or machinery import duty relief vary in duration and cap by category and conditions. Non-tax rights such as land ownership and bringing in foreign experts must be checked against current announcements.
Project conditions
Prepare investment, machinery, capacity, site and staffing plans. Conditions may include minimum investment, shareholding, environmental standards and technology; they must be realistic because they are monitored after approval.
Filing and clarification
Applications are filed through the BOI electronic system. Officers may call a project presentation and request more data; the applicant should be able to answer technical and financial questions it owns.
Promotion does not replace other licences
A promotion certificate does not replace factory licences, activity licences, VAT registration or accounting and tax duties. Review these separately.
Plan for post-approval duties early
Promoted companies must accept the resolution, meet conditions, report and request start of operations within deadlines. Assign responsibility and separate accounting for the promoted activity in advance.
Questions before preparing an application
- Do I get BOI rights by registering a company?
- No. A project application must be filed and approved first.
- Can foreigners hold all the shares?
- For some promoted categories, yes. Check that category's conditions and the current announcement.
- How many years of tax exemption?
- It depends on the category, conditions and measures in force when you file. Do not rely on figures before checking the announcement.
- Does a promotion certificate replace other licences?
- No. Factory or activity-specific licences are still required separately.
- What should I prepare before a discussion?
- Business description, process, investment plan, machinery, site and shareholding chart.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the project details for scope review and request a written quotation. Any official charges are shown separately as published by the agency.
Official sources for requirement checks
- Board of Investment (BOI) — announcements and activity lists
- Revenue Department — tax information for investors
General preparation guidance. Check current announcements and project facts before filing; eligibility and approval are not assured.