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Thailand EEC · Eastern Economic Corridor · 🌊 Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin)

Thailand EEC · Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin) 🌊

Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin) 🌊 — Special Economic Zone under the EEC Act B.E. 2561 (2018), area 4,182 ไร่ / 669 ha (Phase 1), province Chachoengsao, 8 yr CIT exemption (BOI A2) + EV BEV/PHEV grant 70k–150k THB/unit. NYC Visa handles feasibility → BOI/EEC promotion → land lease → Smart/LTR visa + work permit.

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
Reviewing authority
EECO + BOI + Excise Department + DLT (Type Approval)
Statutory basis
EEC Act §39 + EV Roadmap 30@30 + BOI Announcement S.5/2565
CIT
8 yr CIT exemption (BOI A2) + EV BEV/PHEV grant 70k–150k THB/unit
PIT
17% PIT for EV engineers under LTR-HSP
Land / ownership
Industrial-zoning land + BOI land-ownership privilege
Visa/WP
BOI IB + Smart Visa-I (Investor) + LTR-HSP
Area
4,182 ไร่ / 669 ha (Phase 1)

Up to สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่เพื่อรับใบเสนอราคา/unit EV subsidy + BOI A2 8-yr CIT + 0% CKD import duty for BEVs — The zone is regulated by EECO + BOI + Excise Department + DLT (Type Approval) with anchor tenants including BYD Rayong-Chachoengsao Plant, MG Motor (SAIC), GWM Thailand, served by Bang Pakong logistics corridor · EEC Blue-Line rail (Chachoengsao–Aranyaprathet).

Thailand's designated EV-cluster gateway, hosting BYD's 150,000-unit/yr plant (since 2024), MG Motor, GWM, NETA, and Foxconn EV pilot lines. Chachoengsao links Bangkok to Eastern Seaboard via the Bang Pakong logistics corridor and the new 'Blue Line' EEC rail. EECO designates the zone as the launch pad for the '30@30' policy (30% ZEV production by 2030).

Tax incentives: 8 yr CIT exemption (BOI A2) + EV BEV/PHEV grant 70k–150k THB/unit · Foreign-expert PIT: 17% PIT for EV engineers under LTR-HSP · Land: Industrial-zoning land + BOI land-ownership privilege · Visa/WP: BOI IB + Smart Visa-I (Investor) + LTR-HSP. Statutory basis: EEC Act §39 + EV Roadmap 30@30 + BOI Announcement S.5/2565.

8-stage workflow (typ. 90–180 days): (1) Pre-feasibility & site selection (2) BOI eligibility audit + EECO Letter of Endorsement (3) Land/lease negotiation with EECO + BOI + Excise Department + DLT (Type Approval) (4) BOI Promotion Application (F-PA-PP-01) (5) Approval-in-principle (~60 d) (6) Company registration + Free-Zone/IEAT (7) Smart Visa/LTR + WP at OSSC (3 hrs) (8) Tax ID + bonded warehouse + commission inspection.

Target industries
EV (Electric Vehicles)
Next-Gen Auto Parts
Smart Electronics
Future-Mobility R&D
Logistics 4.0
Infrastructure
Bang Pakong logistics corridor
EEC Blue-Line rail (Chachoengsao–Aranyaprathet)
Highway 314 (Chachoengsao–Bangna)
Laem Chabang Port (60 km)
Anchor tenants
BYD Rayong-Chachoengsao PlantMG Motor (SAIC)GWM ThailandNETA AutoFoxconn × PTT EV pilotAAPICO Hitech
Documents we prepare
BOI EV Promotion Application
Excise Department EV subsidy registration
Type approval (DLT)
Battery-supply contract
Local-content roadmap (40% by yr 4)
Foreign engineer licence (KorWor 13)
~60 d
Approval-in-principle
300+
MNCs on-site
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to set up a project in Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin)

  1. 1

    Assess EV (Electric Vehicles) fit + capex + site

  2. 2

    Secure Letter of Endorsement from EECO + BOI + Excise Department + DLT (Type Approval)

  3. 3

    Industrial-zoning land + BOI land-ownership privilege

  4. 4

    File F-PA-PP-01 + business plan + EIA summary

  5. 5

    BOI Board review ~60 days

  6. 6

    DBD + Free-Zone/IEAT registration

  7. 7

    Apply BOI IB + Smart Visa-I (Investor) + LTR-HSP at OSSC (3 hrs)

  8. 8

    Tax ID + bonded customs + commission inspection

FAQ

FAQ · Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin)

What privileges does Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin) grant?

8 yr CIT exemption (BOI A2) + EV BEV/PHEV grant 70k–150k THB/unit; 17% PIT for EV engineers under LTR-HSP; Industrial-zoning land + BOI land-ownership privilege; BOI IB + Smart Visa-I (Investor) + LTR-HSP.

What is the statutory basis?

EEC Act §39 + EV Roadmap 30@30 + BOI Announcement S.5/2565

Can foreigners hold 100% equity?

Yes, under BOI Promotion + EEC privilege — the Foreign Business Act restrictions are waived for promoted activities.

How long until commissioning?

Pre-feasibility to commissioning typically 9–18 months, subject to EIA, land, and utility hookup.

PIT rate for foreign experts?

17% PIT for EV engineers under LTR-HSP

Maximum land/lease term?

Industrial-zoning land + BOI land-ownership privilege

Which visa & WP channel?

BOI IB + Smart Visa-I (Investor) + LTR-HSP

What does NYC Visa cover?

Feasibility + BOI/EECO/IEAT filings + land lease + visa/WP + tax ID + bonded customs + annual reporting

Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin) — what privileges do I get for a factory or R&D centre here?

Blue Tech City · Chachoengsao (Bang Pakong River basin) 🌊 — Special Economic Zone under the EEC Act B.E. 2561 (2018), area 4,182 ไร่ / 669 ha (Phase 1), province Chachoengsao, 8 yr CIT exemption (BOI A2) + EV BEV/PHEV grant 70k–150k THB/unit. NYC Visa handles feasibility → BOI/EEC promotion → land lease → Smart/LTR visa + work permit.

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Service Knowledge Base

Using translation, certification and visa services in your area

Answers for people searching for document translation, certification, notarial attorney services and visa support near them: which steps require you in person, which can be handled by an authorised representative or by courier, and how the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) and Lawyers Council rules apply. Fees depend on document type and destination — please ask our staff by phone, LINE or email. (14+ search topics covered)

I already live overseas — how can Thai documents be handled for me?

You can appoint a representative in Thailand. The power of attorney must be signed before an officer of the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in your country of residence, then couriered to Thailand in original. Where fresh civil-registry extracts are needed, the attorney-in-fact can request them at the district registrar under Department of Provincial Administration rules.

How far ahead should I start?

Allow several weeks before the date you actually need the documents. A single set often passes through obtaining certified copies from the issuing authority, translation and review, legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs, and onward attestation at the destination embassy, which runs its own appointment system. Queues lengthen before long public holidays and around foreign academic intake periods, so early starts reduce the need for expedited channels, which are not offered in every case.

How do I confirm my documents were received and are progressing?

Ask for a receipt listing each document, the number of copies, the date and the person receiving them, and ask every status update to state three things: current stage, next stage, and what is awaited from you. Cross-agency document work stalls at the joints between stages, so tracking the joint rather than the whole job is what keeps a file moving.

How do government office hours affect turnaround?

Legalization and embassy submissions only happen during each authority's official working days, and every embassy keeps its own holiday calendar. Turnaround is therefore counted in business days — check the destination authority's official holiday list before planning travel.

Is it slower if I am outside Bangkok?

The legalization and embassy steps take place in Bangkok and its vicinity, so the only difference is courier transit — typically one to two extra business days each way. Sending all originals in a single consignment keeps that to one round trip.

Can work continue outside office hours?

Consultations, intake and translation can be scheduled outside standard hours. Steps that involve government counters — consular legalisation, civil-registry extracts, immigration filings — can only occur during the published working hours of those agencies. Planning should therefore follow the official calendar rather than ours.

Does Thailand have a Notary Public?

Not in the common-law sense. Thailand uses Notarial Services Attorneys registered under the Lawyers Council of Thailand regulations. In practice their certification is accepted in place of a notary for documents going abroad, and is usually followed by MFA legalization and endorsement at the destination embassy, depending on what the receiving authority demands.

Where can documents be handed over in Bangkok?

Our Lat Phrao 95 head office is the main point, and hand-overs at agreed BTS/MRT locations are possible for deliveries that do not require signing in person. Anything signed before a notarial services attorney must be scheduled at the office or a pre-agreed venue.
Topics covered
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Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply within two hours during business hours (Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00 ICT).

083-249-4999LINE @NYCVcontact@nycvisa.org
Staff advising a client on the documents required
Staff advising a client on the documents required — Service illustration; requirements depend on the document and receiving authority
Service Playbook

On-the-ground representation at Thai authorities

Most document work still has to be filed in person. A local team reduces the number of trips and resolves counter-level requests on the spot when officials ask for extra paperwork.

Documents to prepare

  • • Power of attorney with the duty stamps required by law
  • • Certified copies of the grantor's ID or passport
  • • Original documents to be filed or copied
  • • Details of the receiving authority and the deadline

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Assess the case and map the route — Identify each authority, the order of visits and what must be presented at each.
  2. 2. Prepare the power of attorney — Cover every authority involved so the document does not need reissuing.
  3. 3. Pre-check the file — Verify completeness and formatting before travelling to avoid wasted trips.
  4. 4. File and report — Submit, follow up, and report progress with proof of lodgement.
  5. 5. Deliver — Return the completed documents by the agreed channel with backup copies.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • • A power of attorney that omits an authority forces a full reissue cycle.
  • • Some procedures require the applicant in person and do not accept representation.
  • • Insufficient duty stamps invalidate the power of attorney.

Tips from our team

  • • State your deadline up front so the sequence can be planned backwards.
  • • Always prepare spare certified copies for offices that keep originals.
  • • Batch several tasks into one round to shorten the overall timeline.

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 ways to establish a presence in Thailand

A full company is not always required. Match the vehicle to the activity you will actually carry out.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Representative officeOnly non-revenue activities such as sourcing and quality inspectionDepartment of Business DevelopmentVariable — generally faster than a full business licenceExceeding the permitted scope, such as issuing invoices, is a breach
Branch office of a foreign companyYou need to contract and earn revenue in Thailand under the parent entityDepartment of Business Development and the Revenue DepartmentHighly variable, as a Foreign Business Licence is usually requiredThe parent is directly liable for branch obligations, unlike a subsidiary
Thai limited company as a subsidiaryYou want a permanent structure, staff, and work permitsDepartment of Business Development, Revenue Department, Department of EmploymentRegistration is fast; the follow-on steps varySetting shareholding without checking work permit thresholds forces a later restructuring

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

Is there a service point near me?

Our only office is at Ladprao 95, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok. Clients elsewhere can send scans through LINE @nycvisa for an initial scope review, then agree how to provide originals if required. Contact us before visiting or sending documents.

Can I handle this myself?

Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.

Which documents should I prepare?

Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Practical advice & cautions

Business licensing and BOI: advice and cautions

Before you start

  • 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.

  • Plan licences together with work permits for foreign executives

    Thai-to-foreign staff ratios and registered capital determine how many work permits you can obtain. Design the staffing structure early to avoid emergency capital increases.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

  • Ignoring post-approval reporting duties

    Most licences require periodic reporting, renewal or notification of changes. Missing these can lead to revocation even when the business operates normally.

  • 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.

  • Assuming a BOI certificate covers every activity

    Incentives attach only to the promoted activity and its stated conditions. Revenue from non-promoted activities must be accounted for separately and taxed normally.

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

Registered capital and Thai staff ratios
Requirements tied to employing foreigners follow the rules in force with the supervising agency at filing time.
BOI promotion privileges
Scope and conditions follow the Board of Investment's announcements for each promoted activity.
Foreign Business Licence
Activities in the schedules to the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 require a licence before operating.
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. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  2. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  3. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
  4. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
  5. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?

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. Eastern Special Development Zone Act B.E. 2561 (2018) — Primary EEC statute
  2. Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520 (1977) — BOI legal basis
  3. Competitiveness Enhancement Act B.E. 2560 (2017) — Competitive-enhancement fund / 13-yr CIT
  4. Industrial Estate Authority Act B.E. 2522 (1979) — IEAT estates / Free Zone
  5. EEC Policy Committee notifications — Zone-specific privileges (EECi, EECd, EECmd)
  6. EV 30@30 Roadmap (NEVPC) — EV subsidies & local-content rules
Other EEC zones we cover
🔬 EECi · Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (Wangchan, Rayong)💻 EECd · Digital Park Thailand (Sri Racha, Chonburi)✈️ EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong)🏭 Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong)