Three Services, One Mandate
Foreign Investment Law
Advisory in Thailand
Each service is scoped, fixed in fee, and delivered as a written document. The work covers the specific decision the client is facing — not a broader engagement than the situation requires.
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How Each Engagement Proceeds
Each matter begins with a preliminary exchange — typically by email or a brief call — in which the client describes their situation, the activity they are considering in Thailand, and the ownership arrangement they have in mind. That exchange allows us to confirm which service is appropriate and whether any aspect of the matter falls outside our mandate.
Once the engagement is confirmed, the work proceeds to the agreed deliverable. Interim questions from the client are addressed within the scope of the engagement. The deliverable is reviewed by a senior lawyer before it is sent. Where the analysis discloses a complication or an alternative pathway worth considering, that is discussed with the client before the memorandum is finalised.
Initial Exchange
Client describes their situation; we confirm which service applies and whether the matter is within our mandate.
Engagement Confirmation
Scope, fee, and expected timeline agreed in writing before work begins.
Research and Drafting
Legal analysis conducted; interim questions addressed; draft memorandum or application prepared.
Senior Review and Delivery
Deliverable reviewed by senior lawyer and sent to client with any accompanying discussion of implications.
Service 01
BOI Promotion Application & Project Structuring
฿34,500 per engagement
Considered guidance through Board of Investment promotion — eligibility assessment under the current investment promotion categories, project plan preparation, financial modeling for the supporting documentation, and presentation of the application to the BOI. We remain involved through the post-approval certificate stage and the early operational milestones that determine whether the promotion is fully utilised. Suited to manufacturing, technology, and target-industry investors.
- Eligibility assessment against current BOI promotion categories
- Project plan and financial modeling for BOI documentation
- Application preparation and BOI presentation support
- Post-approval certificate and operational milestone monitoring
- Tax holiday and promotion benefit utilisation review
Best suited for
Manufacturers, technology companies, and investors in BOI target industries considering their first application or restructuring a promoted project to align with current categories.
Process Overview
Eligibility review against current BOI promotion strategy and sector lists
Project plan and financial documentation prepared to BOI standards
Application submitted; BOI questions addressed during review period
Certificate issued; post-approval obligations and milestones monitored
Pathways Analysed
- Foreign Business License (List Two & Three activities)
- Foreign Business Certificate — U.S.-Thai Treaty of Amity
- BOI promotion (where activity and structure qualify)
- Thai majority shareholding (with nominee risk discussion)
Service 02
Foreign Business License Advisory
฿16,500 per engagement
A measured review of activities that may fall under the Foreign Business Act, the categories under which foreign-majority shareholding is restricted, and the structures available — Foreign Business License, Foreign Business Certificate under the U.S.-Thai Treaty of Amity, BOI promotion, or properly structured Thai majority shareholding. We discuss the practical realities of each pathway so the choice is made with clear eyes.
- Activity classification under the Foreign Business Act
- Assessment of all available licensing and exemption pathways
- Treaty of Amity eligibility analysis for U.S.-connected investors
- Written comparison of pathways with practical implications stated
- Nominee risk discussion where Thai majority shareholding is considered
Best suited for
Foreign investors at the planning stage of a Thai business establishment who need to understand which permissions are required for their proposed activity and which pathway is most appropriate for their ownership structure and nationality.
Service 03
Cross-Border Holding Structure Memorandum
฿4,950 per engagement
A focused written memorandum on a proposed cross-border holding structure for a Thai operating company — covering the home jurisdiction options most often considered, the dividend repatriation considerations, the tax treaty network, and the substance requirements that have become more prominent under recent international standards. Delivered with a short summary at the front for board reading.
- Home jurisdiction comparison for holding company establishment
- Dividend withholding rates under applicable tax treaties
- Substance requirements under BEPS-influenced standards
- Repatriation pathways and practical administrative considerations
- Executive summary for board or investor distribution
Best suited for
Investors establishing or reviewing their holding structure above a Thai operating company — particularly those considering Singapore, Hong Kong, or European holding jurisdictions — who need a clear account of how the structure will interact with Thailand's treaty network and current substance standards.
What the Memorandum Covers
- Holding jurisdiction options — typically 3 to 4 candidates analysed
- Thailand withholding tax rates by treaty and structure
- Substance requirements and recent enforcement trends
- Board-readable executive summary (2–3 pages)
- Scope statement — what is and is not covered
Decision Guide
Which Service Fits Your Situation?
Standards
Shared Across All Services
Client Confidentiality
All engagements are subject to attorney-client privilege. Client identities and matter details are not disclosed or referenced in any external communication.
Senior Review Before Delivery
All memoranda and application documents are reviewed by a senior lawyer before they are sent. Work product is not delivered as a first draft for client review.
Current Law Basis
BOI promotion categories and Foreign Business Act interpretations are reviewed quarterly. Advice reflects current regulatory practice rather than prior-period guidance.
Scope Statement Included
Each deliverable states what it covers and, where relevant, what falls outside its scope. Clients are not left uncertain about which aspects of their situation remain unaddressed.
Fixed Fee, No Variance
The stated fee covers the work as scoped. Additional charges are not applied for document review or interim questions within the agreed scope.
Direct Communication
Clients communicate with the lawyer handling their matter, not through a client services team. Responses are provided within one business day during the engagement.
Service Fees
Fixed Fees for All Three Services
All fees are stated in Thai Baht inclusive of the work within the agreed scope. Payment terms are discussed at engagement confirmation.
Cross-Border Holding
฿4,950
per engagement
- Written memorandum
- Executive board summary
- Treaty network analysis
- BEPS substance review
Foreign Business License
฿16,500
per engagement
- FBA activity classification
- Pathway comparison (4 options)
- Treaty of Amity analysis
- Written comparative advice
- Nominee risk discussion
BOI Promotion Application
฿34,500
per engagement
- Eligibility assessment
- Project plan preparation
- Financial modeling
- BOI presentation support
- Post-approval milestone monitoring
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Tell Us About Your Investment Situation
A brief description of your planned activity, ownership structure, and timeline will help us confirm which service is appropriate and what it will produce.
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