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Ms. Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Deputy Secretary General 1
Thailand’s Investment Outlook
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2 Thailand as the ASEAN Hub
1 Thailand at a Glance
Contents
3 Competitiveness
5 Investment Incentives for Super Cluster
4 Investment Promotion Policy
6 Incentives for International Headquarter and Trading center
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Sources: World Bank, NESDB, Ministry of Commerce, The Revenue Department
Thailand
Thai Economic Overview in 2016F
GDP US$389.8 billion, (per capita) US$5,779Growth 3.0-3.5%
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Total Export Value US$208.4 billion Trade Balance $39.1 billion
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Taxation• Corporate: 20%• Withholding: 1-10%• VAT: 7%
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Population 68 Million,97% literacy rate
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2nd in HDD Exports
Thailand Plays a Vital Role in the Global Supply Chain
7th Rubber Tire Exports
7th Computer Device Exports
12th Automotive Production
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2 Thailand as the ASEAN Hub
1 Thailand at a Glance
Contents
3 Competitiveness
5 Investment Incentives for Super Cluster
4 Investment Promotion Policy
6 Incentives for International Headquarter and Trading center
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AECAsia &
Oceania
“We are surrounded by the world’s economic powerhouses”
1 Strategic Location – right at the Center of Mainland ASEAN
2 Strategic Location – gateway to ASEAN
Thailand’s Strategic Location Offers Many Advantages
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Sources: IMF as of 2014, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of March 2015
ASEAN Economic Community
633 million population (9% of world population)
GDP: US$ 2.4 trillion(2% of world’s GDP)
FLAGSHIP OF ASEAN• Emerging regional architecture• A new generation FTA• A high ambition agreement
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)(ASEAN + China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia & NZ)
3.3 billion population (50% of world population)
GDP: US$21 trillion(28% of world’s GDP)
THE BIGGEST FTA• Market size (16 countries)• Regional supply chain• FDI (intra-extra region)
ASEAN : Expanding Regional Integration offers More Opportunities
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Thailand: Well Developed Regional Connectivity
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2 Thailand as the ASEAN Hub
1 Thailand at a Glance
Contents
3 Competitiveness
5 Investment Incentives for Super Cluster
4 Investment Promotion Policy
6 Incentives for International Headquarter and Trading center
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5th Asia’s Financial Literacy IndexMasterCard, 2014
The World’s Most Promising Emerging Economies Bloomberg Business, 2014 - 2016
11th
Ease of Doing Business among Emerging Economies in East Asia World Bank, 2016
2nd
Corruption Perception IndexTransparency International, 201576th
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Global Recognition for Promising Economy
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4th Best Countries for Mover (High Flexibility and Resilience)
Millennial Pick: Best Countries for Economic Potential1st
Best Countries to Start a Business 1st
Best Countries in the World (Overall)21st
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Source: World Economic Forum, 2016
World Economic Forum Ranks Thailand as:
6th Best Countries to Invest In
10th Open for Business
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Sources: 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd. & U.S. Council on Competitiveness (as of December 2015)
5.57 5.58 5.65
5.9 5.9 5.91 6.04
6.21 6.36
6.72 6.84 6.87 6.95
7.29 7.58 7.67
8.04 9.39
9.95 10
NetherlandsIndonesia
VietnamTurkey
MalaysiaPoland
ThailandSweden
SwitzerlandIndia
SingaporeCanadaMexicoTaiwan
United KingdomSouth Korea
JapanGermany
USAChina
Index Score[10=high, 1=low]
2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index
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116 99 90
67 46 38 28
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50
100
150
200
250
Hong Kong New Delhi,India
Shanghai,China
Singapore Seoul,SouthKorea
Jakartar,Indonesia
Hanoi,Vietnam
Manila,Philippines
Bangkok,Thailand
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Affordable Office Spaces
Total Occupancy Cost of Prime Office[Unit: EUR/squarefoot/annum]
1st The Most Affordable Grade A Office Space in Asia-Pacific
(Bangkok)
Source: Colliers International, 2015, CBRE’s Prime Office Occupancy Costs, 2015
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Utilities price is very competitive against neighboring countries
Source: JETRO 23rd comparative Survey of Investment-Related Cost Comparison in Major Cities and Regions in Asia & Oceania
Electricity Rate Water Rate
0.21
0.10 0.10 0.08 0.08
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0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
Singapore KualaLumpur
Bangkok Hanoi Jakarta
(Unit: EUR/Kwh)1.65
0.93
0.39 0.34 0.29
-
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
1.80
Singapore Jakarta KualaLumpur
Bangkok Hanoi
(Unit: EUR/m3)
Competitive Electricity Rate
Lower than Regional Rate
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Competitive Corporate Income Tax
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Competitive Corporate Income Tax
30%
25%
25%
25%
24%
22%
20%
20%
20%
17%
Phillippines
Malaysia
Indonesia
Myanmar
Laos
Vietnam
Cambodia
Brunei
Thailand
Singapore
Source: 1Deloitte’s Taxation of AEC, as of 2015
2nd
[Unit: %]
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2 Thailand as the ASEAN Hub
1 Thailand at a Glance
Contents
3 Competitiveness
5 Investment Incentives for Super Cluster
4 Investment Promotion Policy
6 Incentives for International Headquarter and Trading Center
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PolicyTax
Incentives Facilitation
100% foreign ownership
No local content requirements
No export requirements
No restriction on foreign currency
Import duty exemptions/ reductions
Corporate income tax exemption for up to 8 years
50% reduction of corporate income tax for up to 5 years
Double deduction on utility costs
Deductions for qualifying infrastructure costs
Land ownership rights
Work permit & visa facilitation
Within 3 hrs
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BOI’s Attractive Investment Incentives
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Group Example Activities
A18-year CIT exemption
with no ceiling
• Micro electronics design, Embedded software & system design• Software for Big data, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, etc.• Data center, Cloud service, Training center• Biotechnology, Lab test, R&D, Calibration services • Manufacture & MRO of aerospace major parts• Waste to energy, Energy services company, Engineering design
A28-year CIT exemption
• Telecommunication devices, Electronics control and measurement, Security control equipment, Solid state drives, Solar cell, OLED
• Hi-tech auto parts, Automation machinery, • High risked medical device • Medical food, Active pharmaceutical ingredient• Bio plastics, Bio fuel, Electricity from renewable source• Advanced or Nano material, Technical fiber, • Power plant, Waste treatment,
Example of Promoted Activities (1/2)
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Group Example Activities
A35-year CIT exemption
• Enterprise software, Digital content, Digital Services e.g. Platform service, FinTech, DigiTech, MedTech, AgriTech
• Electrical appliances with Internet of Things• HDD, Semiconductor, Flat panel display, Photonics• Selected Auto parts, Machinery, Mold & Die• Forging, Casting of iron or steel• Food processing, Tanneries, Oil from plant or animal
A43-year CIT exemption
• Audio visual, LED, PCBA, Electromagnetic products• Textile & Garment, non woven fabric, leather products• Heat treatment, Ferro alloy, • Paper and plastic packaging • Jewelry, furniture • Airlines, International distribution center• Tourism related business
B 2 • E-commerce
Examples of Promoted Activities (2/2)
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Success Stories of US Companies
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2 Thailand as the ASEAN Hub
1 Thailand at a Glance
Contents
3 Competitiveness
5 Investment Incentives for Super Cluster
4 Investment Promotion Policy
6 Incentives for International Headquarter and Trading center
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Cluster for businesses using advanced technology and future-driven industries, e.g. Automotive and Parts Electrical Appliances and
Electronics and Telecommunication Equipment
Bioplastic/Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals
Digital Aerospace Automation and Robotics Medical Hub Food Innopolis
Super ClusterChiang Mai
Phuket
Ayutthaya
Patumtahani
Prachinburi
Nakhon Ratchasima
Chachoengsao
ChonburiChonburi
Super Cluster Investment PromotionPolicy
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8-year corporate income tax exemption and an additional 5-year reduction of 50%
Import duty exemption on machinery For future industries with significant importance, the Ministry of
Finance will consider granting 10-15 years corporate income tax exemption
Personal income tax exemption for renowned specialists who work in the specified areas, both Thais and foreigners
Consideration of granting Permanent Residence to leading specialists Permission for foreigners to own land to implement promoted
businesses
Tax
NonTax
Investment Incentives for Super Clusters
Matching grant to encourage and support investors in the high-value added activities in Super Cluster such as such R&D, training, etc.
** Remark: The cabinet has approved in principle the Ministry of Finance proposal to set up a 10-billion-baht ($279-million-USD) fund to promote the targeted sector
$279MillionFund
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Obligatory Conditions to Receive Cluster Incentives
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Must have cooperation with academic institution / research institution /
Center of Excellence in the cluster to develop human resource and
improve the level of technology e.g.
• Cooperation in the Talent Mobility / Work-integrated Learning /
Co-operative Education / Dual systems
• Cooperation in development of human resource or technology as
approved by the Board of Investment
Must apply for investment promotion within 2016 and must start
operation within 2017 to accelerate investment, unless under necessity
i.e. large-scale project, the BOI will consider relaxation as deemed
appropriate.
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2 Thailand as the ASEAN Hub
1 Thailand at a Glance
Contents
3 Competitiveness
5 Investment Incentives for Super Cluster
4 Investment Promotion Policy
6 Incentives for International Headquarter and Trading center
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Org. admin. and mgt. & business planning
HR & training and dev.
Business advisory services
Econ. and inv. analysis and research
Credit mgt. and controlTreasury center
Sourcing of goods
R&D
Technical support
Mkt. and sales promo.
IHQ
International Headquarters (IHQ): Scope of Activities
The paid-up registered capital must not be less than 10 million baht.
A juristic company incorporated in Thailand providing the following services to IHQ’s foreign branches or associated enterprises
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Goods insurance
Advisory, Technical and Training services
about trading
Other services
Sourcing of goods
Warehousing and inventory services
Packaging activities
Goods delivery services
As in notification of the Director General of Revenue
Department
ITC
International Trading Centers (ITC): Scope of Activities
Have total ITC business spending of at least 15 million baht per year in Thailand
A company incorporated in Thailand providing purchase and sale services as well as other related services to juristic companies incorporated in oversea.
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Corporate Income Tax Personal Income Tax
Specific Business Tax Withholding Tax
• CIT exemption(only services provided to foreign branches or AE)
• 10% of CIT (only income derived from its branches or AE in Thailand)
• Tax exemption of NP from revenue from purchase and sale of goods to its foreign branches or AE and such goods are not imported to TH (OUT-OUT)
Tax rate at the rate of 15% for expatriates in specialist or executive level working in IHQ.
Tax exemption on loan taken out by IHQ to relend to its branches or AE in TH and abroad.
Tax exemption on interest received from its branches or AE in TH and abroad for loans granted in accordance with BOI regulations
Note: NP = Net profits, AE = associated enterprises
International Headquarters (IHQ): Special Tax Regime
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Examples of IHQ / ROH in Thailand
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Thank you
U.S. Desk @ BOI Headquarters555 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Rd.Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 ThailandTel: (66 2) 537-8111 Fax: (66 2) 537-8098E-mail: [email protected]