Can foreigners buy estate land?

They may be permitted under IEAT law for approved operations, subject to application and permitted use.

Is BOI also required?

No, but some projects apply for both because the rights differ.

Where is the factory permit obtained?

For IEAT estates it is generally handled through IEAT; confirm with the chosen estate.

Who suits a free zone?

Businesses importing inputs mainly for export production; domestic sales require customs formalities and duty.

What to prepare before choosing land?

Factory type, expected emissions, utility needs, markets and shareholding chart.

How can I obtain the service charges?

Send the project details for scope review and request a written quotation. IEAT fees and developer charges are shown separately as each sets them.

Company registration services

Setting Up in an IEAT Industrial Estate

IEAT estate setup: check the zone (general or free zone), land ownership rights for foreign operators, and construction and operating permits through IEAT, separately from BOI rights.

Discuss scope and quotation LINE @Thainotary

Estates under the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand run their own permitting, and operators may receive some rights from IEAT without BOI. This page compares routes before choosing land and does not assure approval.

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Information for a scope review

Topic	Starting information	Review question
Land	Purchase or lease, size and zone	Land rights via IEAT or BOI
Production	Factory type and emissions	IEAT permits and environmental reports
Other rights	Free zone, foreign experts	IEAT versus BOI privileges

General industrial zone and free zone

Estates have general industrial zones and free zones, which affect raw-material import duties and domestic sales. Choose by market and supply chain.

Land ownership

Operators, including foreigners, may be permitted to own estate land for their business under IEAT law. Permission must be obtained and the land used as approved.

Land use and operating permits

Estate operators obtain land-use, operating and building permissions through IEAT procedures. Check which licences are still needed from other agencies.

Environment and utilities

Some factories need environmental reports and must meet estate wastewater and air standards. Confirm power, water and treatment capacity before committing.

IEAT and BOI can be combined

IEAT and BOI rights differ in scope; some projects use both. Identify where each desired tax right comes from and whether conditions overlap.

Developer agreements

Many estates are co-run with private developers. Review purchase or lease terms, developer common charges and transfer restrictions before signing.

Questions before preparing an application

Can foreigners buy estate land?: They may be permitted under IEAT law for approved operations, subject to application and permitted use.
Is BOI also required?: No, but some projects apply for both because the rights differ.
Where is the factory permit obtained?: For IEAT estates it is generally handled through IEAT; confirm with the chosen estate.
Who suits a free zone?: Businesses importing inputs mainly for export production; domestic sales require customs formalities and duty.
What to prepare before choosing land?: Factory type, expected emissions, utility needs, markets and shareholding chart.
How can I obtain the service charges?: Send the project details for scope review and request a written quotation. IEAT fees and developer charges are shown separately as each sets them.

Official sources for requirement checks

General preparation guidance. Check current announcements and project facts before filing; eligibility and approval are not assured.

Review incorporation separately from investment permissions