Gemopolis is a designated area in Bangkok, Thailand that serves as a low-pollution business zone with a strong support from Thai government. It provides specialized facilities and infrastructure to attract investors, particularly those in gems, jewelry and related industries.
Gemopolis是泰國曼谷的指定區域，作為低污染商業區、並得到泰國政府的大力支持。此區提供專門的設施和基礎設施來吸引投資人，特別是寶石、珠寶和相關行業的投資人。
Gemopolis Industrial Estate, firstly established in 1990, comprises of more than 155 rai (25 hectares). Gemopolis has a strategic location, it is only 11 kilometers away from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which is a 10-15 minutes ride. This means businesses setting up in Gemopolis can enjoy easy access to international transport and transport of goods from Gemopolis is convenient, fast, and cheap while maintaining strong connections to center of Bangkok. In Bangkok's new urban planning, new industrial construction is no longer allowed in the city, except for projects established in the “purple zone”. Gemopolis is the only remaining “purple zone” in Bangkok, making it the only smart industrial park and free trade zone close to the center of Bangkok.
Gemopolis 工業園區建於 1990 年，佔地超過 155 萊（25 公頃）。Gemopolis地理位置優越，距離曼谷素萬那普國際機場僅11公里，車程約10-15分鐘。這表示企業在Gemopolis設立可以享受到便捷的國際交通、以及Gemopolis 的貨物運輸方便、快速、便宜，同時又能保持與曼谷市中心的緊密聯繫。在曼谷新的都市規劃中，市內不再允許新的工業建設，唯有設立在"紫色區域"內的項目除外。而Gemopolis正是曼谷僅存的"紫色區域"，這使得它成為靠近曼谷市中心的唯一智慧工業園及自貿區。
Gemopolis is the best choice for small and medium-sized enterprises and service companies. Gemopolis welcomes businesses in various sectors, including:
Gemopolis是小型和中型企業以及服務公司的最佳選擇。Gemopolis 歡迎各行業的企業，包括：
Ø Gold, Diamond, Gem and Jewellery
黃金、鑽石、寶石和珠寶
Ø Fashion industry and high-value products
時尚產業與高價值產品
Ø Spectacles, optical products, and accessories
眼鏡、光學產品及配件
Ø Medical equipment and accessories
醫療設備及配件
Ø Telecommunication, IT, computer, electric, and electronic accessories
電信、IT、電腦、電器和電子配件
Ø Other light industries permitted by the Thai government
泰國政府允許的其他輕工業
In Gemopolis, 100% foreign-owned companies are welcome in all industries and can set the company up within one month. Overseas investors only need to rent offices in Gemopolis and register the companies under the Industrial Areas Authority of Thailand (IEAT). This zone does not need to purchase industrial land, manufacture products, export, to have 51% Thai partners, the need to apply BOI.
在Gemopolis，所有行業都歡迎設立100%外資公司，並且可以在一個月內完成設立。海外投資者只需在Gemopolis租用辦公空間，並根據泰國工業區管理局(IEAT)註冊公司。此區無需購買工業用地、無需製造產品、無需出口、無需有51%的泰國合作夥伴、無需根據 BOI 申請公司。
When setting up a factory in Gemopolis, the process includes:
在Gemopolis設立工廠時，流程包括：
1. Signing a lease agreement or purchasing agreement: The location/address is a prerequisite for setting up a company.
簽訂租賃協議或購買協議：地點/地址是設立公司的先決條件。
2. Register a company: Establishing a company can greatly facilitate your business operations in Thailand.
註冊公司：成立公司可以大大方便您在泰國的業務運作。
3. Apply for special license: As Gemopolis receives strong support from Thai government, foreign investors have the opportunity to apply for special licenses, which offer benefits for foreign direct investment.
申請特別許可證：由於Gemopolis得到泰國政府的大力支持，外國投資者有機會申請特別許可證，這為外國直接投資帶來了好處。
Gemopolis offers several privileges that are advantageous for both foreign and domestic direct investment. These include:
Gemopolis 提供多項有利於國內外直接投資的優惠政策。這些包括：
Ø 100% foreign ownership
100%外資持股
Ø Yearly renewable work permits under the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT)
泰國工業園區管理局(IEAT)每年可更新的工作許可證
Ø 0% Import tax and value added tax for:
0%進口關稅
- raw materials, semi-finished goods and essential materials
原料、半成品和必需材料
- machinery, tools and production equipment
機械、工具和生產設備
- finished products and merchandises
成品和商品
Ø 0% value-added tax (VAT) on purchases
採購 0% 增值稅(VAT)
Ø Corporate income tax exemption for 4 years for manufacturing factory
製造工廠免徵企業所得稅4年
Ø Dividend tax exemption for 4 years
4年股利稅免稅
Ø Tax exemption for 5 years for international distribution centres
國際配送中心5年免稅
Ø Rights to extend the period of storage of imported materials and essential materials from 1 year to 2 years
進口物資及必需物資的儲存期限從1年延長至2年的權利
Ø There is no limit on the shelf life of imported products
進口產品保存期限沒有限制
Ø No requirement to reference master formula for goods manufactured for exports
出口產品無需參考主配方
Ø Permission to transfer of foreign currency to overseas
允許將外幣轉移到海外
Ø Foreign investors can have ownership of land and real estates in the project
外國投資人可以擁有項目內土地和房產的所有權
Ø Enable permission to bring experts and families from overseas to work and reside in Thailand with more convenient conditions
允許海外專家及家屬來泰工作、居住，條件更加便利
Between Gemopolis and Gemopolis Freezone, there are established branches of public and private offices to facilitate ease of doing business, making it a one-stop-service for many transactions without having to exit the industrial estate. These include, obtaining permission, work permit for foreigners and/or other exemptions.
Gemopolis 和 Gemopolis 自由區內設立公共和私人辦事處分支機構，以方便開展業務，使許多交易無需離開工業區即可獲得一站式服務。其中包括獲得許可、外國人工作許可證或其他豁免。
It has also collaborated with 3 financial institutions, including the Export-Import Bank of Thailand. Small Industry Credit Guarantee Corporation and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand, provide support for export insurance services and loan guarantee services for Thai gem and jewelry traders, in order to enhance liquidity and build export confidence for Thai gem and jewelry exporters.
它也與泰國進出口銀行等3家金融機構合作。泰國小型工業信用擔保公司和中小企業發展銀行 為泰國寶石和珠寶貿易商提供出口保險服務和貸款擔保服務支援，也增強泰國寶石和珠寶出口商的流動性並建立出口信心。
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