International Business Centre (IBC) — replaces IHQ/ITC
BOI + Revenue Code Section 70/4 + IBC Act B.E. 2561 (effective 2019) · best for Regional HQ · Treasury centre · Trading hub
- 685,000-1,485,000 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
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Foreign companies entering Thailand start with International Business Centre (IBC) — replaces IHQ/ITC — NYC Legal fields an Investment & Tax Bar across every FTA/BIT.
Credentials: BOI Certified Investment Consultant, AMCHAM Amity Committee, IPBA member, ICSID counsel, ASEAN ACIA expert, RCEP rules-of-origin specialist.
International Business Centre (IBC) — replaces IHQ/ITC takes 90-240 working days at 685,000-1,485,000 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.
Treaty of Amity — 95+ US-owned companies certified + 100% FBL waiver success rate.
Coverage
How it works — International Business Centre (IBC) — replaces IHQ/ITC
- 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 International Business Centre (IBC) — replaces IHQ/ITC?
Regional HQ, Treasury centre, Trading hub, Intercompany services and any foreign investor seeking FDI incentives.
Total cost?
685,000-1,485,000 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.
Related services
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
432. Can a lawyer file a petition to appoint a legal guardian for a foreigner incapacitated by an accident in Thailand?
Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
292. Can I hire an English interpreter and get a land purchase agreement translated simultaneously?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. 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.
486. If a foreigner wants to open a Kasikorn bank account without a work permit, can your agency help prepare the embassy affidavit?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
528. What safety regulations and location requirements govern gem and jewelry trading business license registrations?
Regional headquarters, IBC and industrial licence files move through several agencies at once, so we run them as a single plan with one named coordinator. 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.
379. What employee certificates are needed to apply for a health establishment license for a spa or Thai massage shop?
Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. 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.
560. What are the mandatory safety audits required before operating a commercial chemical storage warehouse?
For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
286. What documents are required to legalize corporate papers at the UAE Embassy in Thailand?
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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
291. Where to find a translator specialized in accounting terminology to translate financial statements for foreign tax authorities?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. 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.
353. What chat evidence and legal documents are required for a fiancé visa or settlement marriage visa application?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. 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.
428. Can a lawyer negotiate bank debt restructuring and compromise agreements for struggling foreign businesses in Thailand?
Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.