Factory license application

Applying for a factory license in Thailand involves multiple steps and different government departments. Here is the general application process and required documents:

 Determine the factory category

Thailand divides factories into three categories, and the application requirements and processes for each type of factory are slightly different:
Category I factories: No license is required, only environmental and safety standards must be followed.
Category II factories: need to notify the Ministry of Industry and start operations after complying with regulations.
Category III factories: require a factory license from the Ministry of Industry before they can start operations.

 Application Process

Step 1: Choose an appropriate factory location
Factories should be sited in areas that comply with local land use planning and ensure that the location meets environmental protection and safety standards.

Step 2: Prepare application documents
The main application documents include:
– Company registration documents
– Land lease or purchase contract
– Building blueprints and equipment layouts
– Environmental impact assessment report (if applicable)
– Plant Operations Plan

Step 3: Submit your application
Submit an application to the Ministry of Industry of Thailand or a local industrial office. For Category III factories, detailed application materials must be submitted and await review and on-site inspection.

Step 4: Approval and Certification
The approval process includes document review and on-site inspection. After approval, a factory license will be issued.

Examples of required documents

  • Company registration documents description
  • Land lease or purchase contract description
  • Building blueprints and equipment layouts description
  • Environmental impact assessment report (if applicable) description
  • Plant Operations Plan description

Relevant laws and regulations and departments

Ministry of Industry of Thailand: responsible for the review and issuance of factory licenses.
Thailand Board of Investment (BOI): If a factory project meets certain investment conditions, additional tax and non-tax incentives can be obtained through the BOI.
Environmental Protection Department: Responsible for reviewing and approving environmental impact assessment reports.

Additional Permissions

Depending on the type and size of your facility, you may also need permission from other authorities, such as:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): For large-scale or high-pollution risk factories, EIA approval is required.
Fire safety permit: Ensures that the factory complies with fire safety standards.
Labor permit: If you hire foreign employees, you need to obtain the corresponding work permit.