Free Zone Establishment License


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Free Zone Operating License

Our professional fees for establishing a Custom Free Zone in Thailand are tailored per project, depending heavily on total acreage, infrastructure complexity, and IT/Customs systems integration. This comprehensive service covers all critical phases to secure your Form Kor Sor Kor 184, including site feasibility assessments, layout and security system layout design to meet Customs criteria, full document compilation, and active representation during official site inspections.

Start from THB 150,000


Please note that our service fee excludes physical construction costs, mandatory bank guarantees, and official Thai Customs statutory fees.

Developing a Free Zone is a high-reward investment, but the regulatory hurdles can be daunting. To successfully acquire a Free Zone establishment permit (Form Kor Sor Kor 184), your project must meet strict government criteria regarding location, security, and operational infrastructure. We provide an end-to-end solution to get your Free Zone officially approved and ready for business:
  • Feasibility & Eligibility Assessment: We evaluate your land or facility to ensure it meets all Thai Customs and IEAT requirements.
  • Infrastructure & Layout Advisory: We guide your team on implementing mandatory security systems, checkpoints, and inventory tracking tools.
  • End-to-End Document Management: From compiling financial projections to filing the official applications, we handle the entire bureaucracy.
  • Government Liaison & Inspections: We act as your representative during site inspections and official reviews to ensure a seamless approval process.

Why establish your own Free Zone?

Attract High-Value Tenants

Positions your industrial estate or warehouse facility as a premium, highly competitive logistics hub that automatically draws in top-tier international manufacturers and global trading firms.

Enhanced Cash Flow Management

Defers duty and tax payments indefinitely until finished goods are officially released into the domestic market, keeping your working capital completely liquid.

Competitive Advantage

Positions your industrial estate or logistics park as a elite trade hub, completely outcompeting standard business parks that cannot offer official Customs tax-saving infrastructures.

Statutory Government Fees

To secure and maintain official Free Zone privileges in Thailand, the Thai Customs Department mandates the following statutory licensing and annual maintenance fees.

1. Free Zone Developer & Establisher


  • Initial Application & License Fee: ฿10,000 (One-time payment)


  • Annual Maintenance Fee: ฿300,000 (Payable yearly)


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take to get a Free Zone establishment permit approved?

The official timeline typically ranges from 3 to 6 months. This variation depends heavily on the readiness of your land infrastructure, the complexity of your security layout, and government site inspection schedules.

2. Are there specific location or security requirements to set up a Free Zone?

Yes. The Thai Customs Department requires strict physical security compliance. Your site must feature secure perimeter fencing, dedicated customs checkpoints, 24/7 CCTV monitoring systems, and a certified automated inventory tracking network.

3. Can a 100% foreign-owned company apply to establish a Free Zone?

Yes. Foreign investors can fully own and establish a Free Zone in Thailand. However, you must comply with the Foreign Business Act (FBA) or obtain promotion through the Board of Investment (BOI) or the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) to secure land ownership rights.

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