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Thailand EEC · EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) ✈️

EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) ✈️ — Special Economic Zone under the EEC Act B.E. 2561 (2018), area 6,500 ไร่ / 1,040 ha, province Rayong, 13 yr CIT (A1+) + import duty exemption for aircraft parts. NYC Visa handles feasibility → BOI/EEC promotion → land lease → Smart/LTR visa + work permit.

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
Reviewing authority
EECO + AOT + DCA Thailand + BOI
Statutory basis
EEC Act §40 + Air Navigation Act B.E. 2497 + BOI A1+ category
CIT
13 yr CIT (A1+) + import duty exemption for aircraft parts
PIT
17% flat PIT for licensed engineers (DCA Thailand)
Land / ownership
50-yr lease + 49 yr renewal; airport concession 50 yr
Visa/WP
Smart Visa + BOI IB; aviation crew under DCA Annex 1
Area
6,500 ไร่ / 1,040 ha

Only widebody MRO base in Thailand + Free-Trade Zone with 0% aircraft-parts duty + second 3,500 m runway — The zone is regulated by EECO + AOT + DCA Thailand + BOI with anchor tenants including Thai Airways MRO × Airbus JV, AOT U-Tapao Co., Royal Thai Navy Aviation Wing, served by U-Tapao International Airport (Phase 1: 12M pax) · EEC high-speed rail link (Bangkok 60 min).

Thailand's third international gateway under PPP with the Royal Thai Navy and AOT. Anchored by Thai Airways' MRO joint venture with Airbus, the 22 km extended runway, and the Eastern Aviation Training Centre. Designed to serve 60M passengers/year by 2032 and to position Thailand as the #1 aerospace MRO destination in ASEAN.

Tax incentives: 13 yr CIT (A1+) + import duty exemption for aircraft parts · Foreign-expert PIT: 17% flat PIT for licensed engineers (DCA Thailand) · Land: 50-yr lease + 49 yr renewal; airport concession 50 yr · Visa/WP: Smart Visa + BOI IB; aviation crew under DCA Annex 1. Statutory basis: EEC Act §40 + Air Navigation Act B.E. 2497 + BOI A1+ category.

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 + AOT + DCA Thailand + BOI (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
MRO (Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul)
Aerospace Manufacturing
Logistics & Free Trade Zone
Aviation Training
Cargo Hub
Infrastructure
U-Tapao International Airport (Phase 1: 12M pax)
EEC high-speed rail link (Bangkok 60 min)
Map Ta Phut industrial port (30 km)
Eastern motorway M7 / M61
Anchor tenants
Thai Airways MRO × Airbus JVAOT U-Tapao Co.Royal Thai Navy Aviation WingDCA Aviation Training CentreThai Aviation Industries
Documents we prepare
BOI A1+ aerospace application
DCA Part 145 MRO certification
EASA / FAA Part 145 if cross-certified
EIA + acoustic study
AOT lease term sheet
Pilot/engineer licence verification
~60 d
Approval-in-principle
120+
NYC Visa cases
300+
MNCs on-site
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to set up a project in EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong)

  1. 1

    Assess MRO (Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul) fit + capex + site

  2. 2

    Secure Letter of Endorsement from EECO + AOT + DCA Thailand + BOI

  3. 3

    50-yr lease + 49 yr renewal; airport concession 50 yr

  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 Smart Visa + BOI IB; aviation crew under DCA Annex 1 at OSSC (3 hrs)

  8. 8

    Tax ID + bonded customs + commission inspection

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FAQ · EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong)

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What privileges does EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) grant?

13 yr CIT (A1+) + import duty exemption for aircraft parts; 17% flat PIT for licensed engineers (DCA Thailand); 50-yr lease + 49 yr renewal; airport concession 50 yr; Smart Visa + BOI IB; aviation crew under DCA Annex 1.

What is the statutory basis?

EEC Act §40 + Air Navigation Act B.E. 2497 + BOI A1+ category

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% flat PIT for licensed engineers (DCA Thailand)

Maximum land/lease term?

50-yr lease + 49 yr renewal; airport concession 50 yr

Which visa & WP channel?

Smart Visa + BOI IB; aviation crew under DCA Annex 1

What does NYC Visa cover?

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

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Thailand EEC · EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Thailand EEC · EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with EECO + AOT + DCA Thailand + BOI since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Thailand EEC · EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Thailand EEC · EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — EECO + AOT + DCA Thailand + BOI — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake

EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) — what privileges do I get for a factory or R&D centre here?

EECmd · U-Tapao Aerotropolis & MRO Hub (Rayong) ✈️ — Special Economic Zone under the EEC Act B.E. 2561 (2018), area 6,500 ไร่ / 1,040 ha, province Rayong, 13 yr CIT (A1+) + import duty exemption for aircraft parts. NYC Visa handles feasibility → BOI/EEC promotion → land lease → Smart/LTR visa + work permit.

Rayong U-Tapao-Rayong
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)

Can Thai documents be apostilled?

The Hague Apostille Convention does not take effect for Thailand until 28 February 2027 (instrument of accession deposited 30 June 2026). Until then, Thai documents used abroad follow the certified translation → MFA legalization → destination embassy endorsement route, according to the receiving institution's requirements.

How is document security handled?

Every intake is recorded with an itemised receipt listing document names, number of copies, date received and the receiving staff member, so status can be traced end to end. Keep your own scans of everything before handing over originals. Thai civil-registry documents can be re-issued by the issuing office if lost, but re-issuance costs time, so tracked shipping and receipted handovers are the practical safeguards.

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.

Do I have to come to your office in person if I live in another province?

For translation and document preparation, no. Send clear scans of every page by LINE or email, then courier the originals only when an original is required. Steps that require the signer to appear — such as a Thai notarial services attorney certifying your signature — must be done face to face, either at our office or at an agreed meeting point.

I live outside Thailand. How do I use the service?

Send photographs of every page first, including stamps and signatures, so completeness and name spelling against your passport can be checked before anything is filed. Translation and proofreading then run in parallel while originals travel by a tracked courier. If you cannot attend in person, a representative in Thailand can act under a power of attorney, which may itself need certification at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in your country of residence before it is accepted here.

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.

Can the whole matter be handled remotely from overseas?

Most translation and document-preparation work can be handled remotely from high-resolution scans, and originals are couriered only when a stage legally requires them. Steps where the signatory must appear before the certifying attorney — signature certification on a power of attorney, for example — cannot be done by e-mail, because identity verification in person is part of what makes the certificate acceptable to the receiving authority.

What should I actually compare when searching "document translation near me"?

Three things: whether the provider can explain the full chain (translation → MFA legalization → destination embassy), whether the receiving authority's written requirements are confirmed before work starts, and whether turnaround is quoted in business days with official holidays accounted for. Physical distance matters far less than getting the chain right.
Topics covered
งานที่ทำได้ในพื้นที่: แปลเอกสาร · ทนายรับรองลายมือชื่อ · รับรองกงสุล · เตรียมเอกสารวีซ่า
การเดินทางและการมอบอำนาจ: มอบอำนาจ · ยื่นแทน · ส่งเอกสารทางไปรษณีย์ · walk-in · นัดหมาย
จุดให้บริการ: ใกล้ BTS · ใกล้ MRT · ในห้าง · สำนักงานใหญ่ · จุดนัดรับเอกสาร
Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

Case preparation desk at our Bangkok office
Case preparation desk at our Bangkok officeFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
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 for over 15 years. 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 main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.

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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

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 identifiableConsular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination acceptsEach embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verificationMismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejectionSubmissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originalsSome 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 notificationsZone-specific privileges (EECi, EECd, EECmd)
  6. EV 30@30 Roadmap (NEVPC)EV subsidies & local-content rules