SOLUTIONS — PRACTICE AREAS
Three Practice Areas, One Focus
Each service at Dara Bridge addresses a defined dimension of Thai trade and customs law — from initial compliance mapping to active dispute proceedings and cross-border contract structuring.
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METHODOLOGY — APR-001Dara Bridge approaches every instruction as a structured exercise in regulatory analysis. Trade law is not a single statute — it is an overlapping system of customs legislation, ministerial notifications, FTA rules of origin, HS nomenclature, and export control frameworks. Advice that addresses any one layer without accounting for the others may solve the presenting question while leaving adjacent risk unaddressed.
Our methodology begins with scope definition — establishing what the instruction covers, what evidence is available, and what outcome the client needs. From that starting point, legal analysis proceeds systematically rather than reactively. Clients receive a written output that identifies findings, explains their regulatory basis, and outlines recommended actions.
Scope Definition
Engagement letter confirms scope, fee, and timeline before any chargeable work begins.
Document Review
Trade documentation, classification records, and FTA certificates are assessed against current regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Analysis
Findings are reviewed against Thai Customs Act provisions, ASEAN FTA rules, and Customs Department ruling precedents.
Written Advisory
Clients receive a structured written output with findings, regulatory basis, risk assessment, and recommended actions.
Import & Export Compliance Review
Assessment of trade operations against Thai customs regulations, including Harmonized System classification verification, import licensing requirements, export control list screening, and preferential tariff eligibility under ASEAN and bilateral free trade agreements. The review identifies compliance gaps and provides a corrective action roadmap. Covers both physical goods and technology transfer considerations under relevant Thai regulations.
What the Service Covers
- Harmonized System classification verification for all declared product categories
- Import licensing status check against current Thai requirements
- Export control list screening and technology transfer review
- ASEAN and bilateral FTA preferential tariff eligibility analysis
- Written gap assessment and prioritised corrective action roadmap
Customs Dispute & Valuation Advisory
Representation in customs valuation disputes, tariff classification appeals, and penalty mitigation proceedings before the Customs Department and the Tax Court. Includes transaction value methodology analysis, related-party pricing adjustments, and post-clearance audit response coordination. The service covers preparation of formal objections and negotiation of settlement terms where disputes involve duty assessments or penalty surcharges.
What the Service Covers
- Transaction value methodology analysis under WTO Customs Valuation Agreement
- Related-party pricing review and adjustment documentation
- Formal objection drafting for Customs Department appeals
- Post-clearance audit response coordination and documentation
- Settlement negotiation where disputes involve penalty surcharges
Trade Agreement & Cross-Border Structuring
Drafting and negotiation of international trade agreements including distribution contracts, agency arrangements, supply chain agreements, and technology licensing with cross-border elements. Covers INCOTERMS selection advisory, letter of credit terms review, trade finance documentation, and sanctions screening procedures. Includes country-specific regulatory summaries for Thailand's major trading partners within ASEAN and beyond.
What the Service Covers
- Distribution, agency, and supply chain agreement drafting and negotiation
- Technology licensing agreements with cross-border transfer elements
- INCOTERMS 2020 selection advisory and letter of credit review
- Sanctions screening procedures and trade finance documentation
- Country-specific regulatory summaries for key ASEAN trading partners
Which Service Fits Your Situation?
DECISION-GUIDE — SVC-COMPARE| SITUATION / NEED | COMPLIANCE REVIEW ฿9,200 |
DISPUTE ADVISORY ฿24,500 |
CROSS-BORDER ฿36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing for a post-clearance audit | |||
| Received a duty reassessment or penalty notice | |||
| Establishing a new import programme in Thailand | |||
| Structuring a regional distribution agreement | |||
| Verifying FTA tariff eligibility for existing imports | |||
| Licensing technology to/from cross-border partners |
Not sure which service applies to your matter? Contact us to discuss your situation before making a selection.
SHARED ACROSS ALL SERVICES
Professional Standards Applied
Written Engagement Letters
Every instruction confirmed in writing before commencement — scope, fee, timeline, and deliverables.
PDPA Data Protection
Client documents and correspondence handled under Thailand PDPA-compliant data management procedures.
Bar Association Registered
All practising attorneys hold current Lawyers Council of Thailand registration maintained in good standing.
English-Language Throughout
All advisory, documentation, and communication delivered in English across all three practice areas.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Fixed Fees for Standard-Scope Instructions
All fees confirmed in writing before work begins. For matters outside standard scope, fees are discussed at initial consultation and documented in the engagement letter prior to proceeding.
Compliance Review
- HS classification review
- Import licensing status
- FTA tariff eligibility
- Written action roadmap
Dispute Advisory
- Transaction value analysis
- Classification appeals
- Penalty negotiation
- Audit response docs
Cross-Border Structuring
- Agreement drafting
- INCOTERMS advisory
- Sanctions screening
- ASEAN regulatory summaries
BEGIN YOUR MATTER
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Contact Dara Bridge with a brief description of your situation. We will identify the most relevant service, confirm the scope, and send an engagement letter before any chargeable work begins.