Thailand BOI guide
Is my business eligible for BOI?
Work through activity match, substance, capital, employment and location before spending on an application.
A five-question self-check
These questions do not replace professional advice, but they will tell you quickly whether an application is worth exploring.
- Does your activity clearly match a current promoted activity description?
- Can you document technology, process or capability rather than only sales intent?
- Is your capital plan real and evidenced, excluding land and working capital?
- Can you describe an employment plan including Thai staff?
- Is your location consistent with the activity and any zone conditions?
If the answers are mixed
Many businesses are better served by a standard company plus a licence route, or by a partnership with an existing Thai operator. That is often faster and cheaper than reshaping a business to chase promotion.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you tell me if I will be approved?
- No one can. Eligibility depends on the specific activity, project and current regulations, and only the BOI decides.
BOI eligibility depends on the specific activity, project and current regulations. This page provides general information and is not official BOI advice.