About the Board of Investment
Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is an agency of the Government of Thailand to promote investment in that country. It provides investment information and services for investors, as well as many incentives. And it is operated under the Ministry of Industry and is the principal government agency for encouraging investment. The BOI is available to assist you in numerous ways, including:
Enhancing Competitiveness and Investment Facilitation • Offers an attractive and competitive package of tax incentives. • Imposes no foreign equity restrictions on manufacturing activities or on some service. • Provide assistance in the provision of visas and work permits to facilitate entry and subsequent operation for a foreign-owned business. • Waives restrictions on land ownership by foreign entities.
Business Support Services • Provides comprehensive information and advice on establishing operations in Thailand. • Arranges site visits. • Identifies potential suppliers, subcontractors, joint-venture partners. • Provides useful contacts with key public and private organizations. • Coordinates between the foreign business community and other public agencies The BOI also acts as Thailand's marketing arm and actively promotes the country worldwide as one of the best investment locations in Asia. The BOI's 13 overseas offices (Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Seoul, Taipei, Sydney, Frankfurt, Paris, Stockholm, Los Angeles and New York) serve as Thailand's front desks in liaising with potential investors.
Investment Services • Assistance in Setting Up a Business • Information on Investment Opportunities • BUILD: Industrial Subcontracting • Foreign Experts • One Stop Service Center • ASEAN Supporting Industry Database (ASID) • Foreign Experts Services Unit • Investment Matchmaking • Investor Club Association