Open and operate your factory in Thailand with confidence
End-to-end assistance for factory operators, manufacturers and industrial investors
Setting up a factory in Thailand involves much more than registering a company. UnionSPACE helps you navigate factory licenses, site suitability, zoning, building permits, BOI promotion, import/export setup, hazardous substance compliance, labour registration, tax, payroll and ongoing operational compliance.
Plan properly before you sign a lease, import machinery, hire staff or begin production.
Complete Factory Licensing & Approval Support in Thailand
Whether you are opening a new manufacturing facility, expanding an existing operation, relocating production to Thailand or assisting an overseas client with local execution, UnionSPACE helps you understand the approvals required and move the setup process forward.
Manufacturing & Assembly
Support for general manufacturing, product assembly, packaging, processing, machinery, electronics, automotive parts, consumer goods and industrial equipment operations.
Licenses & Approvals
Factory license, Ror Ngor 4, land-use review, building permits, environmental compliance, hazardous substance planning, import/export setup and operational registrations.
Foreign Investor Ready
Company structuring, BOI review, foreign ownership planning, corporate banking support, visa/work permit readiness and local compliance coordination for international investors.
Ongoing Compliance
After setup, UnionSPACE can continue supporting accounting, tax, payroll, social security, company secretary, license renewals and compliance tracking.
Factory licensing in Thailand involves several approval layers
The exact requirements depend on your business activity, production process, factory size, machinery capacity, number of workers, location, environmental impact, waste output, chemicals used, import/export needs and ownership structure.
Missing one approval, choosing the wrong site, submitting incomplete documents or misunderstanding the factory classification can delay the entire project. UnionSPACE helps you identify the requirements early and build a clear licensing roadmap before major investment decisions are made.
Our Goal:
Clear approvals, fewer surprises, smoother factory launch.
Government Authorities
Department of Industrial Works, Provincial Industry Office, BOI, Customs, Revenue Department, Ministry of Labour and local authorities.
Location & Zoning
Factory site suitability, industrial estate coordination, land-use checks, building documents, utilities, wastewater and fire safety considerations.
Environmental Controls
Wastewater, air emissions, dust, waste disposal, noise, chemical handling and specialist environmental consultant coordination where required.
Labour & Operations
Work permits, visas, social security, payroll, safety officer planning, employee records and long-term HR administration.
Our Factory Setup Services
From first feasibility review to licensing coordination and ongoing compliance, UnionSPACE supports the full regulatory journey for factory operators in Thailand.
Factory Licensing Requirement Review
We review your activity, location, production process, machinery, workforce, materials and operational model to identify required licenses, documents, risks and timeline considerations.
Factory License / Ror Ngor 4 Support
Support for factory classification, Ror Ngor 4 application coordination, layout documents, machinery lists, production process documentation, worker information and authority follow-up.
Site, Zoning & Industrial Location Review
Support with factory site suitability, land-use and zoning checks, industrial estate options, building suitability, landlord document review and expansion or relocation planning.
Building, Construction & Renovation Permits
Coordination for building permits, renovation approvals, floor plans, architect and engineer documents, local authority submissions, landlord approvals and utility connection documentation.
Environmental & Pollution Compliance
Screening and coordination for environmental requirements, EIA/IEE where required, wastewater, air emissions, dust control, waste management and pollution prevention documentation.
Hazardous Substance & Chemical Compliance
Support identifying requirements for controlled materials, chemicals, solvents, gases, fuels, safety data sheets, storage permits, emergency planning and disposal procedures.
Import, Export & Customs Registration
Assistance with import/export registration, customs account setup, machinery import planning, raw material documentation, HS code review coordination and controlled goods compliance.
BOI Investment Promotion Support
BOI eligibility review, application preparation, project description drafting, production process documentation, machinery list coordination, BOI interview preparation and certificate follow-up.
Foreign Ownership & Company Structuring
Thai company registration, Thai partner structure review, BOI structure planning, manufacturing company objectives, shareholder documents, corporate bank account support and VAT registration.
Labour, Work Permit & Operational Compliance
Work permits, visas, BOI expert coordination, employment registration, social security, payroll setup, labour compliance, safety officer planning and employee document management.
Accounting, Tax & Ongoing Compliance
Monthly bookkeeping, VAT, withholding tax, payroll, social security, annual financial statements, corporate income tax, company secretary services and license renewal tracking.
Key Licenses & Approvals We Help You Navigate
Depending on your factory type, production process, location and operational model, your project may require several layers of approval before production begins.
Company, Tax & Corporate Structure
Build the correct legal and tax foundation before licensing begins.
- Thai limited company registration
- VAT and tax registration
- Social security registration
- Foreign ownership review
- BOI structure planning
- Corporate bank account support
- Company secretary services
Factory, Site & Operational Licenses
Coordinate the licenses and approvals needed to operate legally.
- Factory License / Ror Ngor 4
- Factory operation notification
- Land-use and zoning approvals
- Building and renovation permits
- Industrial estate approvals
- Fire safety coordination
- Occupational health and safety planning
Environment, Customs & Labour
Prepare for the operational requirements that keep the business running.
- Environmental screening
- EIA / IEE coordination where required
- Wastewater and pollution control planning
- Hazardous substance permits
- Import/export registration
- Work permits and visas
- Payroll, tax and annual filings
Who We Help
UnionSPACE supports factory owners, manufacturers, consultants and investors across different stages of factory planning, setup and operation in Thailand.
Foreign Investors
Support for overseas investors setting up factories, joint ventures, export operations or BOI-promoted manufacturing projects in Thailand.
Thai Manufacturers
Assistance for local operators expanding operations, opening new branches, relocating production or updating licensing and compliance files.
Business Consultants
Reliable local execution support for consultants, advisors and overseas project teams assisting their clients with Thailand factory setup.
Export Manufacturers
Support for export-oriented production, packaging, processing, warehousing, light industrial operations and import/export compliance planning.
Our Factory Setup Roadmap
A practical step-by-step process to reduce uncertainty and keep your factory project moving in the right direction.
Consultation
We review your factory activity, ownership structure, location, production process, investment plan and target timeline.
Requirement Assessment
We identify likely licenses, permits, registrations, approvals, documents and compliance obligations needed for your factory.
Company & Tax Setup
We assist with company registration, VAT registration, tax setup, social security registration, corporate documents and related setup matters.
Site & Licensing Preparation
We review the proposed factory site, zoning, building documents, machinery, production process, environmental considerations and supporting materials.
Application Coordination
We help coordinate factory licensing, BOI, import/export registration, environmental documentation, hazardous substance planning and other relevant approvals.
Operational Compliance
We support accounting, tax, payroll, visas, work permits, license renewals, compliance tracking and ongoing business administration.
One coordinated team for factory setup, licensing and compliance
Factory setup requires company, tax, licensing, immigration, labour, accounting and compliance support. UnionSPACE brings these services together under one coordinated advisory team.
We support the full journey from planning and approval through to accounting, tax, payroll, visas and long-term compliance. Whether you are a foreign investor, Thai business owner, consultant or joint-venture partner, we can help you understand the requirements and move forward with confidence.
Built For:
Foreign investors, Thai manufacturers, industrial operators and consultants.
One Coordinated Team
Company, tax, licensing, immigration, labour, accounting and compliance support connected under one advisory process.
Practical Thailand Experience
Real-world guidance on documentation, authority coordination, timelines and common issues factory operators face in Thailand.
Before & After Licensing
Support from planning and approval through to accounting, tax, payroll, visas, renewals and ongoing compliance.
Clear Roadmap
Identify required approvals early, reduce compliance gaps and avoid costly delays caused by incomplete planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about factory setup, licensing and compliance support in Thailand.
Our Presence Across the Region
Be where your business needs to be — across Southeast Asia and beyond. From Thailand's key business cities to China and the Philippines, UnionSPACE supports business setup, licensing, office, accounting, visa and compliance needs across the region.
- All
- Bangkok
- Other City
- Other Country
Customer Feedback
Recent feedback from our clients.
Start your factory project in Thailand the right way
Thailand offers strong opportunities for manufacturers, exporters, industrial operators and foreign investors. But a successful factory setup depends on more than finding a building and registering a company.
UnionSPACE helps you identify required approvals, prepare the right documents, structure your company, coordinate licensing and support ongoing compliance.
- Factory license and Ror Ngor 4 support
- Site, zoning and industrial location review
- BOI investment promotion support
- Environmental, chemical and hazardous substance compliance coordination
- Import/export, customs, work permit and visa support
- Accounting, tax, payroll and ongoing compliance
Sukhumvit Soi 39 (Phrom Phong), Bangkok
+66 2 036 0600
Contact Our Multilingual Team in Thailand
Our team speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Kazakh, Burmese, Thai, and Indonesian — Monday to Friday, 9AM–6PM Bangkok time.
Location
Level 2, 29 Sukhumvit Soi 39, Phrom Phong, Bangkok 10110, ThailandCall
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