What is BOI in Thailand?
The Board of Investment (BOI) is a government agency that promotes foreign investment in Thailand by offering incentives such as:
Establishing a business in Thailand under the Board of Investment Thailand (BOI) offers significant advantages for foreign investors. At B-accounting, we provide comprehensive BOI services in Bangkok, guiding you through every step of the process with precision, clarity, and efficiency.
The Board of Investment (BOI) is a government agency that promotes foreign investment in Thailand by offering incentives such as:
Corporate income tax exemptions for up to 8 years on BOI-promoted activities.
Full foreign ownership in eligible sectors, without a Thai majority shareholder required.
Streamlined work permit and visa facilitation for foreign staff and directors.
Exemptions on import duties for machinery and raw materials used in your operations.
These benefits make Thailand a highly attractive destination for international businesses seeking to expand in Southeast Asia.
At B-accounting, we support foreign entrepreneurs and companies with a full range of BOI-related services:
We analyze your business model and determine whether your project qualifies for BOI promotion under current regulations.
Our team prepares and submits your BOI application, including:
We assist you in preparing for the BOI interview to maximize your chances of approval, ensuring your project aligns with BOI expectations.
Once BOI approval is granted, we handle:
We ensure your company remains compliant with BOI requirements, including:
We facilitate long-term visas and work permits for foreign directors and employees under BOI privileges.
Timelines vary by business activity and how complete the application is, but the process generally runs from a few weeks to a few months from submission to approval.
BOI promotion is available for activities on Thailand's list of promoted sectors, which spans manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and a range of qualifying services. Eligibility depends on your specific business model — this is what our BOI Eligibility Assessment determines.
In most cases, BOI-promoted companies are exempt from the Foreign Business License requirement for their promoted activity, since BOI approval itself grants the relevant permissions.
Outside of BOI promotion or specific treaty arrangements, most business activities in Thailand are subject to foreign ownership restrictions under the Foreign Business Act. BOI promotion is one of the main routes to 100% foreign ownership in eligible sectors.
BOI-promoted companies must meet ongoing conditions — annual reporting, monitoring against the approved conditions, and audit coordination — to keep their BOI privileges in good standing.
We reassess eligibility and structuring based on the feedback received, and can advise on alternative routes (such as a standard Foreign Business License) if BOI promotion isn't the right fit.
Navigating BOI procedures can be complex without the right guidance. At B-accounting, we simplify the process and ensure your investment is structured for success from day one. Contact us today to assess your eligibility and launch your BOI project in Bangkok.
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