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How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

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How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.
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Machinery Import Duty Exemption (BOI Section 28/29)

BOI + Customs Department + Section 28 (raw materials) / 29 (machinery) · best for BOI-promoted · Heavy industry · R&D equipment

From 125,000-385,000 บาท30-90 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
125,000-385,000 บาท
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
30-90 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
5
Steps
Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

NYC Legal's FDI Bar handles Machinery Import Duty Exemption (BOI Section 28/29) across BOI, EEC, Amity, LTR, Smart Visa, IBC and ICSID.

Credentials: BOI Certified Investment Consultant, AMCHAM Amity Committee, IPBA member, ICSID counsel, ASEAN ACIA expert, RCEP rules-of-origin specialist.

Machinery Import Duty Exemption (BOI Section 28/29) takes 30-90 working days at 125,000-385,000 บาท — includes application, executive interview, certificate, customs registration and ongoing compliance.

We liaise with BOI, EECO, DBD, Customs, Revenue, Immigration, JETRO, KOTRA, AustCham and AMCHAM.

Coverage: BOI Activity-Based 2023, EEC 12 target industries, Amity 1966, FBA 1999, LTR Royal Decree 2022, IBC Act 2018.

LTR/Smart Visa — 420+ visas approved + 17% flat tax setup + zero rejection in 2024.

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Machinery Import Duty Exemption (BOI Section 28/29)

  1. Pre-application (7-14 days)

    Eligibility screening + business plan + financial model + S-curve mapping.

  2. Filing + supporting docs

    BOI/EEC/Amity application + audited financials + management CVs + corporate docs.

  3. Executive interview

    Presentation to BOI/EECO committee + technology transfer + employment plan.

  4. Approval + certificate

    Promotion certificate / FBL / LTR endorsement + 30-day acceptance.

  5. Implementation + compliance

    Customs registration + work permit + tax filings + annual BOI report.

Frequently asked questions

Who fits Machinery Import Duty Exemption (BOI Section 28/29)?

BOI-promoted, Heavy industry, R&D equipment, EV/battery and any foreign investor seeking FDI incentives.

Total cost?

125,000-385,000 บาท — includes application fee, legal, accountancy, translation and ongoing compliance.

Timeline?

30-90 working days — BOI 60-180d, EEC 90-240d, Amity 45-120d, LTR 30-90d.

BOI vs EEC vs Amity?

BOI = sector-wide privileges. EEC = sector + 99-yr land + extra CIT cut. Amity = US-only 51% ownership + national treatment.

LTR vs Smart Visa?

LTR 10y + 17% flat tax + family / Smart 4y + 90-day waiver + spouse work permit — choose by profile.

Can I use a nominee?

Strictly prohibited — criminal under FBA § 36 + DBD circular 2006. Use Amity, BOI, IBC, or preferred shares instead.

When can I file ICSID?

When the state breaches BIT/FTA — notice + 6-mo cooling-off + ICSID/UNCITRAL panel + enforcement in 165 states.

EEC target industries?

12: NextGen Auto, Smart Electronics, Medical Tourism, Agri/Biotech, Food, Robotics, Aviation, Bio-fuels, Digital, Medical Hub, Defense, Education.

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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

536. What liability and penalty clauses should be included in an IT Service Level Agreement (SLA) between software providers and corporate clients?

Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

334. Can you provide a complete AV setup, sound system, and simultaneous interpreters for an Annual General Meeting (AGM)?

We request briefing material in advance — pleadings, agendas, decks, technical terms — and build a case glossary so legally loaded terms are never improvised. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

294. Do you offer a complete package for CV translation, cover letter drafting, and Police Clearance application for overseas jobs?

Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (in force for Thailand since 14 Nov 2024). One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

388. Is there a combined service for translating machinery operation manuals and applying for an FDA medical device import license?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

264. What are the steps for authenticating Medical Council and Engineering Council licenses for overseas use?

Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

277. What is the process for translating and legalizing a foreign certificate of single status at the Thai MFA?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

351. Which agency handles US and UK tourist and visitor visa applications for Thai citizens?

For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

491. Do you provide a lawyer and interpreter escort for the handover inspection of a luxury house for a foreign millionaire?

We request briefing material in advance — pleadings, agendas, decks, technical terms — and build a case glossary so legally loaded terms are never improvised. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

305. What should I prepare when hiring a district office interpreter for a cross-cultural marriage registration?

Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

403. Which accounting firm provides executive financial reporting in English for foreign management in Thailand?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.