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  "markdown_url": "https://ireadcustomer.com/en/blog/how-much-does-a-software-house-cost-in-thailand.md",
  "title": "How Much Does a Software House Cost in Thailand?",
  "locale": "en",
  "description": "A practical buyer's guide to software house pricing in Thailand. Compare fixed-cost vs. man-day models, review critical source code clauses, and claim the depa 200% tax deduction.",
  "quick_answer": "Hiring a software house in Thailand typically costs 100,000–300,000 THB for internal workflows, 350,000–800,000 THB for custom web apps, and 1,000,000+ THB for enterprise systems. Man-day rates range from 10,000–25,000 THB. Eligible Thai SMEs can claim a 200% corporate tax deduction via depa.",
  "summary": "Hiring a specialized software house in Thailand generally ranges from 100,000 THB to several million THB, depending on functional complexity, infrastructure requirements, and commercial models. Standard internal management systems or Mini ERPs typically cost between 100,000 and 300,000 THB. Custom web applications and external database integrations average 350,000 to 800,000 THB, while enterprise-grade platforms start at 1,000,000 THB or higher. When billed on a daily effort basis, Thai development firms charge man-day rates between 10,000 and 25,000 THB. For SME business owners and founders, ",
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "What is a Software House and how does it differ from a freelancer?",
      "answer": "A software house is a registered company comprising multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, System Analysts, UI/UX Designers, Developers, and QA Testers. This organizational depth ensures structured quality control, corporate invoicing, and enforceable intellectual property transfer contracts compared to individual freelancers."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does the depa 200% tax deduction work for custom software?",
      "answer": "Thai SMEs purchasing digital software services from vendors registered in depa's Thailand Digital Catalog holding ISO/IEC 29110 or CMMI certifications can deduct 200% of their documented software expenditure against their corporate income tax liabilities."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the recommended deposit percentage when contracting a software agency?",
      "answer": "Advance mobilization deposits should generally not exceed 20% to 30% of total project value. Subsequent tranches must be strictly tied to completed deliverable milestones such as SRS approval and successful User Acceptance Testing (UAT)."
    },
    {
      "question": "How can business owners manage out-of-scope feature requests during development?",
      "answer": "Include a strict Change Request (CR) policy in the development agreement. Any functional additions must undergo an impact assessment outlining man-day requirements and budget modifications, requiring formal client authorization before work begins."
    }
  ],
  "tags": [
    "Software House Thailand",
    "IT Procurement",
    "SME Thailand",
    "depa Tax 200",
    "Software Contract"
  ],
  "categories": [
    "Software development"
  ],
  "source_urls": [
    "https://www.depa.or.th/th/thailanddigitalcatalog"
  ],
  "datePublished": "2026-10-25T08:03:22.181Z",
  "dateModified": "2026-10-25T08:03:22.195Z",
  "author": "Naruebet Aungsirikulthumrong"
}