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What we do

As globalization continues to grow and evolve, business operators today are faced with an ever increasing complexity of customs compliance requirements and international trade regulations which can be difficult to understand. Because of this, it is particularly important for importers to ensure that they duly process customs procedures in compliance with customs laws while at the same time leveraging on the opportunities for tax savings.

Drawing on extensive customs knowhow and international trade expertise, our Customs team provides comprehensive and in-depth solutions on cross-border supply chain planning, investment, and trade and customs advisory services, particularly with regard to regulatory and compliance requirements relating to importation and exportation in many regions across the world, especially in Southeast Asia. Whether clients are planning or identifying alternative duty and tax savings through the use of Customs and BOI privileges or FTAs, seeking simplification of customs procedures, ensuring compliance with Customs and regulatory requirements, or seeking to develop useful techniques and strategies to defend and/or resolve disputes with various government authorities, we are strongly committed to assist our clients in achieving their goals.

Scope of Services

Our key professionals bring to the table decades of expertise and hands-on experience in WTO/FTA compliance, customs compliance, customs audits, tariff classification, customs valuation, transfer pricing, duty drawback, import licensing requirements, country of origin, trade remedies measures, free trade agreements and other preferential tariff schemes. We maintain close contact with relevant government authorities, especially customs authorities in Thailand, and cultivate strategic networks with customs & trade experts across Asia.

Our major areas of service include but are not limited to the following:

Customs Advisory

Relevant customs regulatory on import & export procedures
Customs compliance & post-entry audit
Customs tariff classification
Customs valuation including duty implications of royalty payment and cross-border transactions, especially between related parties
Privileges with criteria and conditions under BOI and Customs Department, including Bonded Warehouse, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT)’s Free Zone, Customs Free Zone, 19 bis duty drawback, duty refund for re-export
FTAs regulatory & country of origin rules
Import license and permission requirements
Duty, VAT and excise tax implications of group trade transactions and proposed trade structures
Opportunities for duty & tax saving

Compliance & Post-Entry Audit

Identify risk on import and export transactions, including customs valuation, customs formality procedures, tariff classification, computation of import duty, and reconciliation of payments made or received for import or export products
Highlight the exposures that clients should be aware of
Make recommendations to clients on improvements they can undertake, providing customized compliance guidelines to assist clients in minimizing their Customs exposures

Defense and Advocacy

Identify the best approach to take when engaging the Customs authorities on specific customs matters, ensuring that the applicable evidence, documentation, and/or justification is put forward to obtain the correct outcome and enhance tax savings
Establish a policy recommendation paper, focusing on the socio-economic impact of trade-related matters and advocate the appropriate recommendation through our expertise in stakeholder engagement

Supply Chain

What we do

Effective and efficient supply chain management is a key factor for business success, particularly in the face of increasingly intense international competition. At Bolliger & Company, we understand that managing a company’s supply chain effectively requires due consideration of the competition, economic situation and regulatory landscape.

We can align your global supply chain with our customs and international trade expertise to deliver tailored business solutions that create added value and sustainable competitive advantages for your business.

With a proven track record that covers multiple industries, we have the hands-on experience and in-depth insights to help you elaborate an optimal plan that will maximize tax savings and enhance operational efficiency across trade blocs. With our expertise, the global supply chain need no longer be complicated for your company.

Scope of Services

Drawing from years of experience, we work closely with our clients on various types of supply chain planning. Our practice includes but is not limited to:

Supply chain planning and strategies
Customs & tax privileges study
Customs tariff classification
Duty and tax implications on contemplated business scenarios
Duty and cost saving opportunities
Redesign of business process and supply chain to align with future business change
Improvement of inventory control system and realignment of inventory ownership
Simplification of business transactions and processes
Foreign Investment planning and implementation
Review of business operations and documents for compliance with Customs and other regulatory requirements

For more information, please contact:

Malika Bhumivarn | Partner
Mobile. +66(0) 81 824 7450
Tel. +66(0) 2 625 6399 | Fax. +66(0) 2 625 6311
Malika.Bhumivarn@bolliger-consulting.com

Somruekarn Wongsaroj | Manager, Customs & Supply Chain
Tel. +66(0) 2 625 6375 | Fax. +66(0) 2 625 6311
Somruekarn.W@bolliger-consulting.com