BOI Applications & Promotion
Board of Investment promotion for qualifying businesses — 100% foreign ownership, tax holidays, and simplified work permits.
If your business activity qualifies for Thailand's Board of Investment scheme, you can unlock significant advantages: 100% foreign ownership, corporate income-tax holidays of 3–8 years, and a fast-track route to visas and work permits via the BOI One-Stop Centre.
Available packages
Eligibility Assessment
Fixed-fee review of whether your activity qualifies for BOI promotion and on what terms.
Full BOI Application
End-to-end project preparation, submission, and BOI interview support.
Post-Approval Setup
Company formation under BOI, work-permit fast-tracking, and annual compliance reporting.
Requirements
- Qualifying activity under the current BOI promotion list
- Detailed business plan with investment projections
- Foreign expertise or technology component (most categories)
- Minimum capital investment depending on the activity
Document checklist
- 1Business plan and financial projections
- 2Investor and shareholder profiles
- 3Technology, IP, or know-how documentation
- 4Site or facility plans (where applicable)
Our process
- 1
Activity screening
We confirm your activity is on the BOI promoted list.
- 2
Project preparation
We draft the application with financials, business model, and IP/tech narrative.
- 3
BOI submission & interview
We submit and accompany you to the BOI interview in Bangkok.
- 4
Promotion certificate
On approval, we set up the BOI company and fast-track visas.
Frequently asked questions
Which activities qualify?
Tech, software, manufacturing, R&D, regional headquarters, advanced services and several creative industries — the list updates regularly.
What tax benefits do I get?
Typically 3–8 years corporate income tax exemption, plus reduced import duties on machinery and raw materials.
Is 100% foreign ownership guaranteed?
BOI promotion allows 100% foreign ownership for most promoted activities — but each case is reviewed individually.
BOI Promotion: Is It Worth Applying?
Tax holidays, 100% foreign ownership, faster work permits — and the activity categories that actually qualify in 2025.
Read the business guide (7 min read)Ready to start your boi applications?
Visit our office on Siam Country Club Road, call us, or send a quick enquiry. We typically reply within 12–24 hours.
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