International Business Centre (IBC) — replaces IHQ/ITC → USA (1966 Treaty of Amity) 🇺🇸
Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 1966 + Foreign Business Act 1999 § 10 · DBD + American Chamber of Commerce + US Embassy · 51%+ US ownership + national treatment + FBA most restrictions waived
USA (1966 Treaty of Amity) is governed by DBD + American Chamber of Commerce + US Embassy — 1966 Amity waives 7 of 11 FBA restrictions — only communications, transport, banking, land remain.
Credentials: BOI Certified Investment Consultant, AMCHAM Amity Committee, IPBA member, ICSID counsel, ASEAN ACIA expert, RCEP rules-of-origin specialist.
USA (1966 Treaty of Amity) legal framework: Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 1966 + Foreign Business Act 1999 § 10 — enforced by DBD + American Chamber of Commerce + US Embassy · program 51%+ US ownership + national treatment + FBA most restrictions waived. 1966 Amity waives 7 of 11 FBA restrictions — only communications, transport, banking, land remain.
FDI path: eligibility → application → executive interview → approval → certificate → implementation → compliance.
International Business Centre (IBC) — replaces IHQ/ITC takes 90-240 working days at 685,000-1,485,000 บาท.
LTR/Smart Visa — 420+ visas approved + 17% flat tax setup + zero rejection in 2024.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Map Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 1966 + Foreign Business Act 1999 § 10
FTA/BIT + tariff + national treatment + DBD + American Chamber of Commerce + US Embassy.
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Documentation
Standards-compliant docs under 51%+ US ownership + national treatment + FBA most restrictions waived + apostille / consular legalisation.
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Filing + interview
Filed via DBD + American Chamber of Commerce + US Embassy.
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Approval + certificate
Promotion / FBL / LTR / Amity cert + 30-day acceptance.
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Implementation + compliance
Customs + work permit + tax + annual report.
Frequently asked questions
Which law in USA (1966 Treaty of Amity)?
Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 1966 + Foreign Business Act 1999 § 10
Governing body?
DBD + American Chamber of Commerce + US Embassy
Covered program?
51%+ US ownership + national treatment + FBA most restrictions waived
Country-specific notes?
1966 Amity waives 7 of 11 FBA restrictions — only communications, transport, banking, land remain.
Timeline?
90-240 working days.
Investor protection?
BIT MFN + national treatment + ICSID arbitration + New York Convention enforcement.
Stacked tax incentives?
BOI 3-8y + EEC 0-50% + IBC 3-8% + LTR 17% flat + free zone 0% VAT.