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HS 27 — Mineral Fuels, Petroleum & Bituminous 🛢️ × Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate

HS 27 — Mineral Fuels, Petroleum & Bituminous × Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate — Free Zone status · 27,500 ไร่ / 4,400 ha · taxStack: BOI A1–A3 + EEC 13-yr CIT + Customs FZ + Amata Smart City utility credits

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
HS Chapter
HS 27
MFN Duty
0–5% (most 0%)
VAT (FZ)
0% FZ; 7% on domestic release; Excise on motor fuel
Excise
Yes (suspended)
Zone area
27,500 ไร่ / 4,400 ha

Map Ta Phut FZ — Middle East crude/LNG enters duty-free, refined to naphtha/PE/PP, full closed-loop re-export. — paired with Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate, Japan-friendly ecosystem · Japanese desk + Smart City utilities + on-site OSS — production within 6 months of BOI approval means 100% duty + VAT suspended for refining feedstock in Map Ta Phut FZ.

Rules: MFN 0–5% (most 0%) · VAT 0% FZ; 7% on domestic release; Excise on motor fuel · Subject to Excise (Form Sor.Or.), suspended until ex-FZ release · Control authority: DOEB (Dept of Energy Business) + Excise + EIA mandatory · Best FTA: Bilateral (Saudi, UAE, Qatar long-term LNG SPA).

Common HS-6 lines: 2709 crude oil · 2710 refined fuel · 2711 LNG/LPG · 2701 coal — NYC Visa builds the FTA Origin Strategy before FZ entry to maximise duty saving.

Common pitfall: EHIA (2 public hearings) must complete before Operating Licence — typically 18 months. — we pre-load the mitigation checklist + audit trail for Customs' 5-yr ex-post audit.

Estate's flagship industries
Automotive OEM
Electronics
Robotics & Automation
Aerospace Parts
Smart Manufacturing
Common pitfall

EHIA (2 public hearings) must complete before Operating Licence — typically 18 months.

48 h
Fastest clearance
1,200+
Shipments/yr
THB 480M
Tax saved
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to import/export HS 27 — Mineral Fuels, Petroleum & Bituminous through Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate FZ

  1. 1

    Confirm 2709 crude oil via Customs Pre-Ruling (Form Sor.Tor.01)

  2. 2

    Apply FZ-01 licence at Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate

  3. 3

    DOEB (Dept of Energy Business) + Excise + EIA mandatory

  4. 4

    Bilateral (Saudi, UAE, Qatar long-term LNG SPA)

  5. 5

    File Sor.Or.04 + Excise bond

  6. 6

    Set bonded record + GHS/SDS where applicable

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HS 27 — Mineral Fuels, Petroleum & Bituminous into Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate — import duty and FZ benefit?

HS 27 — Mineral Fuels, Petroleum & Bituminous into Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate (Customs Free Zone): 100% duty + VAT suspended for refining feedstock in Map Ta Phut FZ · MFN 0–5% (most 0%) · VAT 0% FZ; 7% on domestic release; Excise on motor fuel · FTA leverage: Bilateral (Saudi, UAE, Qatar long-term LNG SPA)

MFN duty?

0–5% (most 0%)

VAT?

0% FZ; 7% on domestic release; Excise on motor fuel

Control authority?

DOEB (Dept of Energy Business) + Excise + EIA mandatory

Best FTA leverage?

Bilateral (Saudi, UAE, Qatar long-term LNG SPA)

Common pitfall?

EHIA (2 public hearings) must complete before Operating Licence — typically 18 months.

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Customs FZ · HS 27 · Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Customs FZ · HS 27 · Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with DOEB (Dept of Energy Business) + Excise + EIA mandatory 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 Customs FZ · HS 27 · Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate 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 Customs FZ · HS 27 · Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate 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 — DOEB (Dept of Energy Business) + Excise + EIA mandatory — 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

HS 27 — Mineral Fuels, Petroleum & Bituminous into Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate — import duty and FZ benefit?

HS 27 — Mineral Fuels, Petroleum & Bituminous × Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate — Free Zone status · 27,500 ไร่ / 4,400 ha · taxStack: BOI A1–A3 + EEC 13-yr CIT + Customs FZ + Amata Smart City utility credits

Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate · Chonburi HS 27 · 100% duty + VAT suspended for refining f
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Thai tax, accounting and double tax agreements — practical answers

First-party answers on the 180-day Thai tax residence test, foreign-sourced income remitted into Thailand, personal and corporate filings, statutory accounting under the Accounting Act B.E. 2543, and claiming double tax agreement relief — grounded in the Revenue Code and Revenue Department guidance. General information only, not a case-specific tax ruling. Our staff quote fees per matter by phone, LINE or email. (19+ search topics covered)

Can a treaty claim be made after tax has already been withheld?

Refund or credit procedures exist in many treaties and in domestic law, but the deadline, the competent office and the evidence required are set by the country where the tax was withheld. Missing the statutory window generally ends the claim regardless of the merits, so confirm the limitation period before assembling documents, and keep the original withholding certificate rather than a copy.

How do double tax agreements help?

A DTA allocates taxing rights between Thailand and the other contracting state and can reduce withholding rates or allow a credit for tax paid abroad. Claiming relief normally requires a certificate of residence issued by the tax authority of the residence state, together with evidence of the income type. The Revenue Department publishes the list of treaties currently in force for Thailand.

Do foreign employees file their own Thai tax return?

Yes. Even where the employer withholds tax, the income earner must still file PND.91 or PND.90 depending on income types, within the deadline announced by the Revenue Department for that tax year. Ask your employer for the withholding tax certificate (form 50 Tavi) as evidence. If you also remit foreign income into Thailand, treaty relief should be considered as part of the filing.

How do I obtain a Thai certificate of tax residence?

The Revenue Department issues the certificate of residence used to claim treaty benefits such as reduced withholding tax in a partner country. Applicants normally submit the prescribed form together with identity documents, evidence of the most recent income tax filing and papers showing the foreign-source income concerned. Where the foreign payer needs a legalised English version, the certificate is then processed through the Department of Consular Affairs and, if required, the destination embassy in Thailand. Because forms and submission channels are revised from time to time, confirm the current requirements with the Revenue Department before applying.

What records should a treaty claim be supported by?

Keep the foreign withholding tax certificates, remittance advices showing the date and amount transferred, the underlying contract or invoices, and your Thai filing for the same tax year. A treaty claim is assessed on whether the income category, the payer, the period and the amounts reconcile across those documents, so gaps in the paper trail are the usual reason a claim is queried. Retain originals for the statutory retention period and obtain certified translations only for the documents an authority actually asks for.

Do foreign tax documents need certified translation for use in Thailand?

When submitted in support of a Thai filing or credit claim, foreign tax documents are generally accompanied by a certified Thai translation, and officers may ask for further evidence of authenticity. Taxpayer names, taxpayer identification numbers, tax years and currencies must be reproduced exactly; converting currency or restating a tax year inside a translation is treated as an error. If the destination is a foreign authority instead, check separately whether consular legalisation is required.

What most often causes a treaty benefit claim to be rejected?

The most frequent cause is a mismatch between the income category claimed and what the contract actually describes, for example a claim filed as service income where the substance is a royalty. Other common causes are a residence certificate covering a different tax year from the payment, a payee name that differs from the receiving bank account, and no evidence that the recipient is the beneficial owner. The remedy is to build one consistent evidence set: contract, invoices, remittance proof, residence certificate and the tax return for the same year. Confirm the current practice with the Revenue Department before filing.

When does someone become a Thai tax resident?

Under section 41, paragraph 3 of the Revenue Code, an individual present in Thailand for an aggregate of 180 days or more in a tax year (1 January to 31 December) is a Thai tax resident. The days need not be consecutive, and residence status is independent of visa type or work permit. Residence is the starting point for deciding whether foreign-sourced income brought into Thailand falls within Thai tax.
Topics covered
อนุสัญญาภาษีซ้อน (DTA): อนุสัญญาภาษีซ้อน ไทย · double tax agreement thailand · หนังสือรับรองถิ่นที่อยู่ทางภาษี R.O.22 · เครดิตภาษีต่างประเทศ · withholding tax dta rate
ภาษีธุรกิจและบัญชี: จดทะเบียนภาษีมูลค่าเพิ่ม 1.8 ล้าน · ภ.ง.ด.50 ภ.ง.ด.51 · ปิดงบการเงิน นำส่ง DBD · ผู้สอบบัญชีรับอนุญาต · corporate income tax thailand 20%
ภาษีที่ดินและอสังหาริมทรัพย์: ภาษีที่ดินและสิ่งปลูกสร้าง 2562 · property tax thailand foreigner · ภาษีจากการขายคอนโด · ค่าธรรมเนียมโอนกรมที่ดิน
Official references

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Service Playbook

Tax documents and Double Tax Agreement (DTA) claims

Claiming DTA relief usually requires a Certificate of Residence (R.O.22) from the Thai Revenue Department together with consistent income evidence, and the translation often has to be certified before use abroad.

Documents to prepare

  • Certificate of Residence (R.O.22)
  • Withholding tax certificate (R.O.21) where tax paid must be evidenced
  • Filed returns: PND.90/91 for individuals or PND.50 for companies
  • Passport / ID and evidence of days present in Thailand
  • Contracts or documents showing the source of income

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Confirm residence status Verify that the day-count threshold is met for the tax year claimed.
  2. 2. Apply for R.O.22 File the application with the Revenue Department together with income and filing evidence.
  3. 3. Align the supporting set Figures in the returns, contracts and payment evidence must match.
  4. 4. Translate and certify Where the destination requires another language, certify the translation at the Department of Consular Affairs.
  5. 5. Final legalization Apostille or destination embassy, per the receiving tax authority's rules.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • The tax year on the R.O.22 must match the year claimed, or the whole file is refused.
  • Mismatches between filed figures and payment evidence trigger requests for more documents.
  • Some countries require their own form signed by the Thai Revenue Department, not only the R.O.22.

Tips from our team

  • Ask the receiving tax authority first whether it wants the R.O.22 or its own country form.
  • Allow for Revenue Department processing queues, especially early in the tax year.
  • Keep certified copies for the following year to avoid repeating the work.

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 cross-border tax routes

Tax residence, treaty relief, and foreign tax credits are separate mechanisms; using the wrong one leads to double taxation.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Certificate of tax residence (R.O.21 / R.O.22)You must prove Thai tax residence to a foreign tax authorityThe Revenue DepartmentVariable, depending on how complete your filed returns areMissing returns for the referenced year block issuance
Claim relief under a double tax agreementYou earn income from a country with a treaty with ThailandThe Revenue Department and the counterpart tax authorityVariable, per the mechanism that country appliesAssuming a treaty exempts all tax — most allocate taxing rights or grant a credit
Refund of over-withheld taxWithholding exceeded the treaty rateThe tax authority of the withholding countryHighly variable — often several monthsMissing the refund filing deadline forfeits the claim

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.
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. 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. Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) — Free Zone Chapter §§152–159Primary statute
  2. Customs Tariff Decree B.E. 2530 (1987) — AHTN 2022HS tariff schedule
  3. Revenue Code §80, §80/1, §80/2VAT zero-rated for FZ-bound
  4. Excise Act B.E. 2560 (2017)Excise suspension while in FZ
  5. IEAT Act B.E. 2522 (1979) amended B.E. 2562Free Zone licensing