Thailand Board of Investment, Australia (BOI Sydney Office) is the Thai government agency under the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand as well as the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Sydney. BOI Sydney Office is mainly in charge of providing assistance to any interested investors in the Oceania, esp. Australians and New Zealanders who seek the currently available tax and non-taxed incentives and legally governmental support for their business establishment/operation in Thailand. Specialties: All advice on investing in Thailand, taxation, identification of potential suppliers/ subcontractors and business partners and costs of doing business in this country are "free of charge". Service Overview: Enhancing competitiveness and investment facilitation • Offers an attractive and competitive package of tax incentives such as corporate income tax exemption for up to 8 years, exemption or reduction of import duties on machinery and exemption or reduction of import duties on raw materials • Imposes no foreign equity restrictions on manufacturing activities or on some services • Provides assistance in the provision of visas and work permits to facilitate entry and subsequent operation for a foreign-owned business • Waives restrictions on land ownership by foreign entities Business support services • Provides comprehensive information and advice on establishing operations in Thailand • Arranges site visits • Identifies potential suppliers, subcontractors, joint-venture partners • Provides useful contacts with key public and private organizations • Coordinates between the foreign business community and other public agencies