Foreign Business License (FBL — List 2/3)
DBD + Foreign Business Committee + Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 · best for Service business · Wholesale · E-commerce
- 385,000-985,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 90-240 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.
Foreign Business License (FBL — List 2/3) is a key FDI pathway for foreign investors — issued under DBD + Foreign Business Committee + Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 by BOI-accredited counsel + Treaty of Amity attorneys.
Investment & Tax Bar — BOI-accredited consultants, Amity-certified attorneys, IBC tax advisors (CPA), ICSID arbitrator panel, EEC sandbox specialists.
Foreign Business License (FBL — List 2/3) takes 90-240 working days at 385,000-985,000 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.
BOI/EEC — 285+ projects approved, total investment ฿48,500M (2018-2025).
Coverage
How it works — Foreign Business License (FBL — List 2/3)
- Pre-application (7-14 days)
Eligibility screening + business plan + financial model + S-curve mapping.
- Filing + supporting docs
BOI/EEC/Amity application + audited financials + management CVs + corporate docs.
- Executive interview
Presentation to BOI/EECO committee + technology transfer + employment plan.
- Approval + certificate
Promotion certificate / FBL / LTR endorsement + 30-day acceptance.
- Implementation + compliance
Customs registration + work permit + tax filings + annual BOI report.
Frequently asked questions
Who fits Foreign Business License (FBL — List 2/3)?
Service business, Wholesale, E-commerce, Foreign company branch and any foreign investor seeking FDI incentives.
Total cost?
385,000-985,000 บาท — includes application fee, legal, accountancy, translation and ongoing compliance.
Timeline?
90-240 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
537. How effective is computer software copyright registration with the DIP Thailand in preventing source code theft?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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.
600. What master operational blueprint ensures seamless execution for an all-inclusive legal, translation, and business consultancy firm in Thailand?
The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
484. Can I hire a personal assistant to handle emergency government documents, like reporting a lost passport to the Tourist Police?
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). 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. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
516. What documents and timelines are involved when applying for Thai citizenship through a Thai spouse?
Every nationality has a different document order, so we issue a nationality-specific checklist instead of one generic list. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
263. Is it possible to draft a bilingual power of attorney and get it notarized on the same day in Thailand?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
507. How does a door-to-door legal document pickup and delivery service work if I have no time to visit the office?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
269. Are there professional translation services for international medical journals with grammar proofreading?
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.
569. How do companies handle employee stock option plan (ESOP) tax reporting and legal structuring in Thailand?
Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. 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.
453. How much does it cost to provide legal witnesses and an interpreter to escort a foreigner for district office marriage registration?
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. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
475. Do you offer secure international express delivery of original legalized documents back to overseas clients via DHL or FedEx?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. 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.