{"id":604,"date":"2026-06-20T10:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T10:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investhai.com\/?page_id=604"},"modified":"2026-06-20T10:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T10:58:25","slug":"guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investhai.com\/zh_cn\/guides\/","title":{"rendered":"\u6307\u5357"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Up a Factory in Thailand: The Step-by-Step FDI Blueprint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about launching a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) manufacturing setup in Thailand? The process is highly rewarding but requires strict adherence to a specific legal timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is your exact step-by-step master plan, from initial application to final tax exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 1: Corporate Foundation &amp; Capital Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply for BOI Promotion:<\/strong> Before spending capital, submit your investment plan to the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) to secure your tax and non-tax incentives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Approved &amp; Register:<\/strong> Once you receive the BOI resolution letter, incorporate your company. Under BOI privileges, you can register as a <strong>100% foreign-owned company<\/strong> (bypassing the standard Foreign Business Act restrictions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open a Local Bank Account:<\/strong> Set up your Thai corporate bank account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inward Fund Remittance:<\/strong> Transfer capital from your foreign account into Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Ensure the bank issues a <em>Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET)<\/em> form for every transfer\u2014you will absolutely need this to prove your capital investment later.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Receive BOI Certificate:<\/strong> Submit your proof of company registration and capital to the BOI to officially collect your physical BOI Promotion Certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 2: Land &amp; Construction Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Secure Land Approval:<\/strong> Apply for BOI permission to legally buy and own land under the foreign company name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoning &amp; Permits:<\/strong> Verify the land is in an legally approved industrial zone (Purple zone).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>If building fresh:<\/em> Apply for a local municipal building permit (Aor. 1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>If renting an existing facility:<\/em> Skip the building permit step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 3: Setup, Customs, &amp; Industrial Licensing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Import Machinery via eMT:<\/strong> Use the BOI\u2019s electronic <strong>eMT Online<\/strong> system to submit your machinery master list. This grants you complete import duty and VAT exemptions on your production line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure your Factory License (Ror Ngor 4):<\/strong> Depending on your staff count and machinery horsepower, you may need a <strong>Ror Ngor 4<\/strong> permit from the Department of Industrial Works (DIW).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"p-rc_fc2298069b63cdf2-75\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Factory Act requires a full Type 3 Ror Ngor 4 license if your facility uses greater than 50 horsepower or employs more than 50 workers.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental Permitting:<\/strong> Apply for your Environmental Hazardous Activities permit (and check if your specific industry triggers an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or full EIA).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 4: Production &amp; Supply Chain Activation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Production:<\/strong> Power up the facility and begin initial trial runs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import Raw Materials via RMTS:<\/strong> Utilize the BOI\u2019s <strong>RMTS<\/strong> (Raw Material Tracking System) online platform to clear duties on incoming component parts and raw assets meant for assembly and export.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export &amp; Trade:<\/strong> Begin global distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 5: Ongoing Compliance &amp; Tax Capping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"14\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yearly BOI Reporting:<\/strong> Submit your mandatory annual performance and financial report to the BOI to ensure continuous compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year 3 \u2013 Full Commencement Verification:<\/strong> Within 3 years of certificate issuance, you must announce the <strong>Official Commencement of Operations<\/strong>. You will compile and submit a comprehensive audit of all project investment values:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Factory building construction costs \/ lease values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery and tooling value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office equipment and tech infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial corporate setup costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Final Tax Cap:<\/strong> After a rigorous site inspection and document approval, the BOI will determine your project&#8217;s <strong>final Corporate Income Tax (CIT) exemption ceiling<\/strong> based on that audited investment total.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting Up a Factory in Thailand: The Step-by-Step FDI Blueprint Thinking about launching a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) manufacturing setup in Thailand? The process is highly rewarding but requires strict adherence to a specific legal timeline. Here is your exact step-by-step master plan, from initial application to final tax exemption. 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