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Metals & Advanced Materials ⚙️ × Tak

Metals & Advanced Materials ⚙️ × Tak — SEZ zone · stacked CIT 13 yrs · flagship estates: Mae Sot SEZ · Tak Industrial Park

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
BOI Zone
SEZ
BOI Group
A3
CIT (stacked)
13 years
Min capex
THB 1,000,000
Province GDP rank
#50

Tak/Mae Sot SEZ = garment + gems × Myanmar สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่เพื่อรับใบเสนอราคาB/yr — BOI SEZ A3 +8 yr + 10% CIT × 10 yrs + Myanmar daily-worker quota bypass. — paired with the Metals & Advanced Materials activity (BOI Group A3) you reach 13-yr CIT, 0% machinery import duty, and land-ownership right for the promoted activity.

Tak sits in BOI SEZ — SEZ §16 — Mae Sot SEZ 50-yr lease + Myanmar daily-worker permit under §14 AEA. Common estates: Mae Sot SEZ, Tak Industrial Park. Nearest airport Mae Sot (MAQ).

The stated minimum project capex for Metals & Advanced Materials is THB 1,000,000 (excluding land and working capital). Examples requiring current Activity Code and condition checks include Specialty steel, Aluminium alloys, Composite materials, Powder metallurgy.

A point to review in Tak is Myanmar political risk + workers need MOU + biometric ID.. The project documents should explain the relevant facts and proposed mitigation for BOI consideration.

Flagship estates / clusters
Mae Sot SEZ
Tak Industrial Park
Common pitfall

Myanmar political risk + workers need MOU + biometric ID.

A3
BOI Group
SEZ
BOI Zone
THB 1,000,000
Minimum investment
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to apply for BOI promotion for Metals & Advanced Materials in Tak

  1. 1

    Activity A3 + TSIC + capex ≥THB 1,000,000

  2. 2

    SEZ §16 — Mae Sot SEZ 50-yr lease + Myanmar daily-worker permit under §14 AEA

  3. 3

    5-yr model + Thai employment plan + Mae Sot SEZ site option

  4. 4

    Draft + mitigation for: Myanmar political risk + workers need MOU + biometric ID.

  5. 5

    Submit F PA PP 01 in BOI e-Service

  6. 6

    Receive Bor.Or.Jor. + OSSC WP + visa

FAQ

FAQ · Metals & Advanced Materials in Tak

Metals & Advanced Materials in Tak — total CIT holiday and minimum investment?

Metals & Advanced Materials ⚙️ in Tak sits in BOI SEZ → stacked CIT up to 13 yrs (base 5 + SEZ 8) · capex ≥THB 1,000,000 · SEZ §16 — Mae Sot SEZ 50-yr lease + Myanmar daily-worker permit under §14 AEA

Minimum investment?

THB 1,000,000

Can we own land?

SEZ §16 — Mae Sot SEZ 50-yr lease + Myanmar daily-worker permit under §14 AEA

Which estates are common?

Mae Sot SEZ, Tak Industrial Park

Common pitfall?

Myanmar political risk + workers need MOU + biometric ID.

Where are Smart Visa/LTR applications filed?

The filing channel depends on the application category; confirm current instructions with BOI and the responsible authority.

Metals & Advanced Materials in Tak — total CIT holiday and minimum investment?

Metals & Advanced Materials ⚙️ × Tak — SEZ zone · stacked CIT 13 yrs · flagship estates: Mae Sot SEZ · Tak Industrial Park

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Tak (SEZ) CIT 13y · Group A3
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Work permits, BOI/IEAT privileges, Treaty of Amity and APEC card — practical answers

First-party answers on Thai work authorisation: the standard Department of Employment route, BOI and IEAT channels for skilled experts, US company rights under the Treaty of Amity, and the APEC Business Travel Card for Thai nationals — including which supporting documents must be translated and legalised first. (19+ search topics covered)

Why are Thai work permit applications commonly returned?

The usual reason is that the job title and duties in the application do not match the employer's supporting documents, such as the company affidavit, financial statements and employment contract. Other frequent causes are qualifications claimed without properly certified translations, and applying under a business activity that is not among the objectives registered with the Department of Business Development. Map every document to the same set of facts before filing and confirm the current requirements with the Department of Employment office responsible for the workplace.

Which comes first, the visa or the work permit?

In the usual sequence, the foreign national first holds a non-immigrant visa consistent with the intended employment, then applies for a work permit under the law on managing the employment of foreign workers, administered by the Department of Employment. Continued stay afterwards is decided separately by the Immigration Bureau. The three systems are distinct but interlocking, and a gap in one blocks the next.

Is a work permit the same as a visa in Thailand?

No. A visa such as Non-Immigrant B is issued by a Thai embassy or consulate, extensions of stay are approved by the Immigration Bureau, while the work permit itself is issued by the Department of Employment under the Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens B.E. 2560 (2017). Holding a valid visa does not by itself authorise employment, and working before authorisation carries legal penalties, so both tracks must be planned together.

Must authorisation be obtained before starting work?

Yes. A foreign national must hold the permit before performing work, and may only do the role, for the employer and at the locations stated in the permit. Trial periods and side assignments outside that scope are not covered. Changes of employer, position or workplace require notification or amendment through the Department of Employment.

How are foreign degrees and experience letters handled?

They usually must be translated into Thai or English as required and legalised through the diplomatic chain: certified in the issuing country (apostille where that country is a Convention party), then endorsed by the Royal Thai Embassy, or endorsed by that country's embassy in Thailand and then legalised by the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs before submission.

What does the BOI channel change?

Promoted companies can request approved skilled or expert positions through the BOI e-Expert system and complete visa and work permit formalities at the One Stop Service Center. Conditions and validity depend on the promotion certificate and the approved position, so a company should confirm its certificate conditions before planning foreign headcount.

What is the IEAT route?

Operators inside industrial estates governed by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand may be permitted to bring in skilled workers, experts and their families under the IEAT Act. It is a separate legal basis from BOI promotion, but the work permit and stay formalities still have to be completed with the responsible agencies.

What rights does the Treaty of Amity give US companies?

The 1966 Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations lets US nationals and majority US-owned companies operate in Thailand on largely the same footing as Thai nationals, exempt from many restrictions of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542, with some sectors still excluded such as land and certain resource activities. Use of the treaty requires nationality certification through the US Embassy and registration with the Department of Business Development.
Topics covered
หน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง: กรมการจัดหางาน (DOE) · สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) · การนิคมอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย (กนอ./IEAT) · กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า (DBD) · สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (ตม.) · กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
คำค้นหลัก: ขอใบอนุญาตทำงานคนต่างชาติ · work permit thailand requirements · BOI work permit e-Expert · one stop service center visa work permit · IEAT work permit นิคมอุตสาหกรรม · treaty of amity company registration · บัตรเอเปค APEC Business Travel Card
เอกสารที่มักต้องแปล/รับรอง: ปริญญาบัตร/ทรานสคริปต์ · หนังสือรับรองประสบการณ์ทำงาน · ใบอนุญาตประกอบวิชาชีพ · หนังสือรับรองบริษัทต่างประเทศ · หนังสือมอบอำนาจ (Power of Attorney) · ทะเบียนสมรส/สูติบัตรของผู้ติดตาม
Official references

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Company documents used to support a work permit application
Company documents used to support a work permit application — Service illustration; requirements depend on the document and receiving authority
Service Playbook

Thai work permit — company-side and employee-side documents

Work permits are issued by the Department of Employment and are tied to the employer, position and workplace. Changing job, role or location requires a new filing.

Documents to prepare

  • • Company side: current affidavit, shareholder list, financial statements, social security filings
  • • Employee side: passport, the correct visa category, and the required medical certificate
  • • Degrees and experience letters, legalised at source and translated for Thai use
  • • Employment contract and job description
  • • Workplace map and photographs where requested
  • • Power of attorney for the company's filing agent

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Check company and role eligibility — Registered capital, Thai-to-foreign staff ratio and reserved occupations are verified first.
  2. 2. Prepare foreign documents — Qualifications and experience letters must be legalised abroad and translated before filing.
  3. 3. File the application — Through the Department of Employment, or a dedicated channel such as the BOI One Stop Service.
  4. 4. Collect and comply — Work only within the stated role and location, and renew before expiry.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • • Working outside the stated role or location breaches the permit conditions.
  • • A permit belongs to the employer — it cannot follow you to a new company.
  • • Visa and permit expire on different dates; track both.
  • • Company documents older than the accepted window must be reissued.

Tips from our team

  • • Set reminders at least 45 days before either expiry date.
  • • Maintain a standing company document pack to speed up future filings.
  • • BOI-promoted companies should use the dedicated channel to cut steps.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing Thai work permit routes

Different employer types use different channels, and each channel pairs with a different visa category.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Standard filing with the Department of EmploymentThe employer is an ordinary Thai company without BOI promotionDepartment of Employment, Ministry of LabourVariable, driven by how complete the employer's file isThai-to-foreign staff ratios and registered capital not meeting thresholds is the common refusal ground
BOI-promoted company channelThe employer holds a promotion certificate and the position is on the approved listBOI together with the Immigration Bureau and Department of EmploymentGenerally faster than the standard route, still variableA position that differs from the approved list requires an amendment first
Conditional or short-term work authorisationShort assignments or job types covered by specific published rulesDepartment of Employment under the notification in forceShorter than a full applicationWorking beyond the authorised scope is an offence even when a permit exists

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison since 2015. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

What is the route for Thai company documents used abroad?

Obtain the company affidavit, shareholder list (BorJor 5) or latest memorandum from the Department of Business Development, translate into the language the destination requires, then legalise at the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs. Confirm with the recipient whether destination-embassy certification is also required; destination Apostille membership alone does not establish an exemption.

Must the company affidavit be freshly issued?

Most receiving authorities set a validity window counted from the registrar's issue date, commonly measured in months. Check the recipient's requirement before ordering copies: filing an out-of-date affidavit is a frequent rejection cause, and legalisation cannot revive an expired document.

How is a corporate power of attorney certified?

An authorised director signs before a Notarial Services Attorney, attaching a current company affidavit that evidences signing authority. The signed POA then goes to the Department of Consular Affairs and, where required, the destination embassy. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the order that applies to your country.
Practical advice & cautions

Business licensing and BOI: advice and cautions

Before you start

  • Treat product and premises permits as separate from the business licence

    Company registration does not authorise sales. Food, cosmetics and medical devices require FDA Thailand registration, and production or storage premises are inspected separately.

  • Legalise parent-company documents through the full chain

    Affidavits, financial statements and powers of attorney usually need notarisation abroad, government or embassy authentication, then Thai translation and legalisation by the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs.

  • Draft company objectives to cover, but not exceed, what you need

    Objectives registered with the Department of Business Development must cover the licensed activity. A mismatch forces an amendment of the affidavit first, typically costing weeks.

  • Consider BOI when your activity is an eligible promoted activity

    A promotion certificate carries incentives and shareholding conditions that differ from an ordinary company. Compare minimum investment, technology and employment conditions per activity before committing.

Common reasons documents get rejected

  • Signatory names not matching the latest affidavit

    If directors change mid-process, the affidavit and power of attorney must be updated to match, otherwise the application is rejected at intake.

  • Foreign documents older than the accepted validity window

    Parent-company affidavits and powers of attorney often have a validity period from issue. A slow legalisation chain can expire them before filing, forcing a fresh set.

  • Filing before the premises can pass inspection

    Many licences involve a site visit. Filing without signage, floor plans or required sanitation results in a correction order and a new inspection date.

  • Using nominee Thai shareholders

    Holding shares on behalf of a foreigner without genuine investment breaches the Foreign Business Act, and the source of Thai shareholders' funds can be examined. We do not assist with such structures.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

What people search for

Frequently searched topics about BOI and business licensing

Work permits under BOI (e-Expert)
Position approval and permits via the BOI system differ procedurally from the standard Department of Employment route.
Foreign Business Licence
Activities in the schedules to the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 require a licence before operating.
Registered capital and Thai staff ratios
Requirements tied to employing foreigners follow the rules in force with the supervising agency at filing time.
Company registration with DBD
Name reservation, memorandum filing and incorporation follow the Department of Business Development's procedure.

These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand

Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.

How to evaluate a provider

  • The certifier is named and identifiable — Consular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination accepts — Each embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verification — Mismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejection — Submissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originals — Some civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
  2. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
  3. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  4. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  5. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Freelance translatorInformal use where no authority certification is requiredMany embassies will not accept an uncertified translation.
Translation agency with certificationVisa, study and civil registry filingsConfirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it.
End-to-end provider (translate + legalize)Files with a fixed appointment deadlineAsk which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520 (1977) — Primary statute
  2. BOI Announcement 5/2566 — Zone bonus — Zone 1/2/3 + EEC + SEZ
  3. EEC Act B.E. 2561 (2018) — EEC extra incentives
  4. Royal Decree 591/2558 (SEZ) — 10% CIT × 10 yrs for SEZ
  5. Factory Act B.E. 2535 (Ror.Ngor.4) — Factory licensing
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