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Thailand EEC · Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong) 🏭

Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong) 🏭 — Special Economic Zone under the EEC Act B.E. 2561 (2018), area 20,000 ไร่ / 3,200 ha (incl. Phase 3 reclamation), province Rayong, 8 yr CIT (A2) + machinery import duty 0% + R&D 200% deduction. NYC Visa handles feasibility → BOI/EEC promotion → land lease → Smart/LTR visa + work permit.

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
Reviewing authority
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) + EECO + BOI
Statutory basis
Industrial Estate Authority Act B.E. 2522 + EEC Act §39 + BOI A2 category
CIT
8 yr CIT (A2) + machinery import duty 0% + R&D 200% deduction
PIT
17% PIT under LTR-Highly Skilled Professional
Land / ownership
IEAT freehold for promoted entities + Free-Zone status
Visa/WP
BOI Non-Immigrant IB + LTR (HSP / Wealthy Global Citizen)
Area
20,000 ไร่ / 3,200 ha (incl. Phase 3 reclamation)

Free Zone 0% raw-material duty + IEAT freehold land + Thailand's #1 deep-sea port + 200% R&D deduction — The zone is regulated by Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) + EECO + BOI with anchor tenants including PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), SCG Chemicals, Dow Thailand, served by Map Ta Phut Deep-Sea Port (30M t/yr) · LNG Terminal (Phase 3, 10.8 MTPA).

Thailand's largest petrochemical and EV-battery cluster, operated by IEAT and home to PTT, SCG Chemicals, Dow, BASF, Indorama, and Foxconn-PTT EV-battery JV (Horizon Plus). Phase 3 reclamation (2024–2028) adds an LNG terminal and dedicated EV-battery precursor plants. Map Ta Phut Industrial Port handles 30M tonnes/yr — Thailand's #1 by tonnage.

Tax incentives: 8 yr CIT (A2) + machinery import duty 0% + R&D 200% deduction · Foreign-expert PIT: 17% PIT under LTR-Highly Skilled Professional · Land: IEAT freehold for promoted entities + Free-Zone status · Visa/WP: BOI Non-Immigrant IB + LTR (HSP / Wealthy Global Citizen). Statutory basis: Industrial Estate Authority Act B.E. 2522 + EEC Act §39 + BOI A2 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 Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) + EECO + 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
Petrochemicals
BCG / Bioplastics
EV Battery Manufacturing
Specialty Chemicals
LNG Terminal
Infrastructure
Map Ta Phut Deep-Sea Port (30M t/yr)
LNG Terminal (Phase 3, 10.8 MTPA)
Eastern gas pipeline
Highway 36 (Pattaya–Map Ta Phut)
Double-track rail (under construction)
Anchor tenants
PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC)SCG ChemicalsDow ThailandBASF ThaiHorizon Plus (Foxconn × PTT) EV BatteryIndorama Ventures
Documents we prepare
BOI Promotion Application
IEAT land allocation contract
EIA / EHIA (mandatory for chemical plants)
Process Safety Management plan
Free-Zone customs registration
Foreign engineer licence (KorWor 13)
~60 d
Approval-in-principle
300+
MNCs on-site
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to set up a project in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong)

  1. 1

    Assess Petrochemicals fit + capex + site

  2. 2

    Secure Letter of Endorsement from Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) + EECO + BOI

  3. 3

    IEAT freehold for promoted entities + Free-Zone status

  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 Non-Immigrant IB + LTR (HSP / Wealthy Global Citizen) at OSSC (3 hrs)

  8. 8

    Tax ID + bonded customs + commission inspection

FAQ

FAQ · Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong)

What privileges does Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong) grant?

8 yr CIT (A2) + machinery import duty 0% + R&D 200% deduction; 17% PIT under LTR-Highly Skilled Professional; IEAT freehold for promoted entities + Free-Zone status; BOI Non-Immigrant IB + LTR (HSP / Wealthy Global Citizen).

What is the statutory basis?

Industrial Estate Authority Act B.E. 2522 + EEC Act §39 + BOI A2 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% PIT under LTR-Highly Skilled Professional

Maximum land/lease term?

IEAT freehold for promoted entities + Free-Zone status

Which visa & WP channel?

BOI Non-Immigrant IB + LTR (HSP / Wealthy Global Citizen)

What does NYC Visa cover?

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

Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong) — what privileges do I get for a factory or R&D centre here?

Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate & Deep-Sea Port (Rayong) 🏭 — Special Economic Zone under the EEC Act B.E. 2561 (2018), area 20,000 ไร่ / 3,200 ha (incl. Phase 3 reclamation), province Rayong, 8 yr CIT (A2) + machinery import duty 0% + R&D 200% deduction. 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)

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.

Must I file consular legalization myself at the MFA?

No. The Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs accepts submissions by an authorised representative using the department's forms and rules, so you do not need to travel to Chaeng Watthana yourself. The documents must already be translated and formatted to the department's requirements or they will be rejected.

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.

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.

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.

Is couriering original documents safe?

Use a tracked, signature-on-delivery service, scan every page before sending, and share the tracking number with our staff so it is recorded on your file. Completed documents are returned to your stated address with tracking as well.

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.

Which stages have fixed waiting times that no provider can shorten?

Anything decided by a government office: legalisation queues at the Department of Consular Affairs, appointment slots at foreign embassies in Bangkok, and issuance times for police clearance certificates or civil-registry extracts. Private providers can only remove avoidable delay — incomplete files, name spellings that differ from the passport, translations that fail on formatting — and run stages in parallel where the rules allow it.
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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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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

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