Industry 4.0 measures & BOI privileges

Board of Investment Announcement No. 15/2565 Regarding measures to upgrade industries (Smart and Sustainable Industry)

Conditions

  • The investment plan has been approved by NSTDA and must be implemented according to the approved plan.
  • There must be an investment in machinery modification to upgrade to Industry 4.0 according to the criteria
    specified in various areas:
  1. Automation and connectivity
  2. Data analysis and intelligent operations
  3. The use of digital technology to manage the production process and organization management
  • Only the investment value of machinery, equipment and digital technology in the 3 areas above shall be counted.

Benefits

  • Exemption from import duty on machinery
  • Exemption from corporate income tax for 3 years, 100% of investment, excluding land cost and working capital for improvement
  • The corporate income tax exemption period is counted from the date of income after receiving the promotion card and must be completed within 3 years from the date of issuance of the promotion card