Thailand is a key logistics hub in Southeast Asia. However, strict customs regulations, NBTC licensing, and TFDA approvals can create significant barriers. We act as your legal IOR, managing customs declarations, 7% VAT settlement, and regulatory compliance so you don't need to establish a local presence.
Strict trade regulations require a local legal entity to handle licensing, taxes, and ministry approvals.
Importing into Thailand involves navigating complex regulations enforced by the Customs Department and various ministries. Customs authorities require a locally registered entity to secure import licenses from bodies like the NBTC (telecom), TFDA (medical), or DIW (industrial).
Without a local IOR, foreign companies face shipment holds, incomplete documentation penalties, and an inability to pay the 7% VAT locally. We eliminate these risks by handling every aspect of the import process, including unlocking stuck shipments.
We secure necessary licenses from NBTC, TFDA, MOC, and DIW for restricted categories before arrival.
We manage the calculation and payment of import duties and the standard 7% VAT directly to Thai Customs.
IT and telecom equipment often requires type approval and conformity certification from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.
Medical imports must comply with strict regulations from the Thai Food and Drug Administration.
We handle scrutiny for high-tech and dual-use items under Ministry of Commerce (MOC) regulations.
We are fully licensed to import refurbished IT equipment, navigating Thailand's restrictions on second-hand goods.
We provide end-to-end management of the Thai customs process, ensuring fast-track clearance and full compliance.
Our Thailand-IOR service enables international companies to import equipment legally without opening a local business presence. We act as the responsible party throughout the import process so your project can proceed without delays or administrative complications.
We identify specific import licenses required by Thai ministries before goods leave the origin country.
We interact with Thai Customs to resolve any physical inspections or valuation checks quickly.
We provide official customs declaration records and proof of tax payments for your internal audits.
We support the compliant importation of high-value technology, medical devices, and industrial machinery.
Data center servers, networking hardware, encryption-enabled devices, and cloud computing solutions. We ensure NBTC compliance for IT imports.
MRI/CT scanners, diagnostic devices, and lab testing kits. We ensure strict adherence to TFDA regulations for sensitive medical shipments.
Robotics, automation tools, renewable energy solutions (solar/wind), and production line machinery under DIW regulations.
Aerospace components, defense-related semiconductors, and restricted electronics requiring MOC approval. Check our dual-use compliance page.
We are fully licensed to import used and refurbished IT equipment, ensuring compliance with Thailand's restrictions on second-hand goods.
Accurate preparation and regulatory checks are key to navigating Thailand's customs successfully.
Global IT providers, medical manufacturers, and industrial companies expanding into Thailand without a local entity.
Post-clearance, you receive the customs declaration copy, proof of duties/VAT paid, and Proof of Delivery.
Clarifications on licensing, VAT, and restricted goods.
TFTIOR provides Importer of Record services in multiple countries. Explore active coverage below or view the full overview page.
