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Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring by Licensed Professionals

Register Thai limited/public companies, branch and representative offices under the Public Limited Companies Act and Foreign Business Act — with shareholder structuring, FBL/BOI approvals, and DBD filings.

End-to-end company setup covering Thai limited, public, branch, representative office, and Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) under the Public Limited Companies Act B.E. 2535 and Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542. We design shareholder structures — Thai-majority 51:49, preferred shares with weighted voting, or 100 % foreign ownership via Treaty of Amity / BOI / US-Thai FTA. One engagement covers DBD, Revenue, SSO, Immigration, and MOL, including VAT 20 registration, corporate bank-account opening, and BOI filing where eligible.

NYC Visa & Translation · 2015 · a broad real-world caseload · 60+ countries — Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce

สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Starting Price
NYC Visa & Translation
7 – 21 business days
Turnaround
77
Provinces Covered (Thailand)
Documents We Handle

All document types covered

  • MOA (Memorandum of Association)
  • Articles of Association
  • Shareholders list (Bor Aor Jor 5)
  • Company registration certificate (DBD)
  • Tax ID card (Revenue Department)
  • VAT 20 registration
  • Social Security registration (SSO 1-01)
  • Work Permit + Non-B for directors
  • Foreign Business Licence (FBL)
  • BOI application (A1 / A2 / A3 / A4)
  • Branch office establishment permit
  • Representative office notification
Service Facts · Entity Panel
Service Name
Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring
Governing Authority
Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce
Price Range
สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Turnaround Time
7 – 21 business days
Service Area
77 provinces · 50 Bangkok districts
Languages
ไทย · English · 中文 · 日本語
Contact
083-249-4999 · LINE @NYCV
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to obtain Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring

Standard procedure — we handle every step on your behalf, no need to travel.

⏱ ใช้เวลาทั้งสิ้น 7 – 21 business days💰 งบประมาณ สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
  1. 1

    Consult with our team

    Call 083-249-4999 or LINE @NYCV. Send document details and destination country. Receive a free quote within 30 minutes.

    30 min
  2. 2

    Prepare original documents

    We send a checklist via LINE/email. Drop off at NYC Visa offices or use nationwide Kerry/Flash courier pickup.

    1 day
  3. 3

    Process Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring

    Our team files and liaises with Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce per official procedure with real-time status updates.

    7 – 21 business days
  4. 4

    3-Layer QA verification

    We verify name spelling, document numbers, seals and signatures before delivery.

    1 hr
  5. 5

    Deliver completed documents

    Pick up at NYC Visa Ladprao 95 / Khon Kaen / Udon Thani or nationwide EMS/Kerry delivery. Free in Bangkok metro.

    1 day💰 Free in BKK
Service Coverage · 77 Provinces

Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring · 77 provinces

Nationwide document pickup/return via Kerry/Flash/EMS — Bangkok team handles everything, you don't have to travel.

FAQ · AEO Block

Frequently Asked Questions · Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring

Selected by AI Answer Box & SGE for direct quoting.

How much does Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring cost?

Service starts at — up to สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่, depending on document type, destination country, and urgency. Free quote within 30 minutes.

How long does Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring take?

Standard turnaround is 7 – 21 business days. Express service can cut this in half (additional fees apply).

Do I have to visit the office?

No — NYC Visa picks up/delivers nationwide via Kerry/Flash/EMS. You only need to send a copy of your ID and a Power of Attorney.

What document types do you handle?

We cover 12+ document types: MOA (Memorandum of Association), Articles of Association, Shareholders list (Bor Aor Jor 5), Company registration certificate (DBD), Tax ID card (Revenue Department), VAT 20 registration and more. Contact 083-249-4999 for special cases.

Which authority certifies Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring?

Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce is the official body. NYC Visa acts as your authorized representative per government procedure.

Do you serve other provinces or overseas clients?

Yes — 77 Thai provinces plus 60+ countries internationally. Contact LINE @NYCT or WhatsApp +66815620444.

Where can the certified document be used?

Worldwide. For Hague Convention countries, Apostille applies (Thailand is not yet a party). For others, MFA Legalization + destination embassy procedure applies.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes. NYC Visa runs 3-layer QA before delivery, after a 3-layer QA. Full refund if rejection is due to our error; the final decision rests with the receiving authority.

How can I pay?

Bank transfer (KBank/SCB/BBL), Visa/Master, PromptPay, or cash at our office. Tax invoice in your company name is available.

How can I contact NYC Visa?

Phone 083-249-4999 | LINE @NYCV (Thai) / @NYCT (Foreign) | WhatsApp +66815620444 | Email contact@nycvisa.org | Office hours จันทร์ – ศุกร์ 9:00 – 18:00.

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Thai Company Registration & Corporate Structuring workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake
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Service Knowledge Base

Thai corporate documents (DBD / Revenue Department) for overseas use

Answers on translating and certifying Thai corporate records — company affidavit, shareholder list (BorJor.5), memorandum of association, VAT certificate (PP.20) and financial statements — for foreign counterparties, banks and authorities, following DBD/Revenue Department issuance and MFA Legalization Division practice. (22+ search topics covered)

Can a director sign from abroad?

Yes, by signing before an authority competent to certify signatures in that country — a Royal Thai Embassy or a local notary followed by that country's own certification chain. The correct order depends on where the document will finally be used.

Can a branch office use the parent company's legalised documents?

Often only in part. Registrars and banks typically want the parent's constitutional documents legalised in the country of issue, plus Thai-issued evidence of the branch itself. Reusing a legalised set prepared for a different purpose is risky because the recency limit and the required document list differ per authority. Confirm each authority's list separately before reusing anything.

Do you verify the accounting or tax content?

No. We are responsible for translation accuracy and for completing the certification steps. Accounting and tax figures remain the responsibility of the accountant, auditor or filer.

When does Apostille apply to Thai corporate documents?

Thailand has acceded to the Apostille Convention; the entry-into-force date for Thailand is shown on our status page, sourced from the HCCH and the Department of Consular Affairs. Until then the two-stage MFA plus embassy chain still applies.

Do financial statements have to be translated in full?

It depends on the recipient. Some accept the balance sheet, income statement and auditor's report; others require all notes. Partial translations must state clearly in the certification which sections were translated.

Which company documents are usually required for overseas filings?

Most commonly the certificate of incorporation or company affidavit, the memorandum and articles, the shareholder list and the list of authorised directors, each obtained from the Department of Business Development. Receiving authorities generally require recently issued certified extracts rather than office copies, followed by certified translation and legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs before any endorsement abroad.

Who may sign the translation request and the accompanying declarations?

A director whose authority appears in the current affidavit, or a person acting under a properly executed power of attorney with the company seal where the articles require it. Where the signature must be certified, the signatory appears before the certifying attorney with identification. Mismatches between the signatory named in the affidavit and the person who actually signed are a frequent reason for rejection abroad.

How are company names and titles rendered in translation?

The registered Thai name is transliterated and the registered English name, if any, is used consistently across the whole document set; mixing variants across documents suggests different entities to a foreign reviewer. Director titles follow the terminology of the affidavit rather than an approximate foreign job title, with the Thai original retained in brackets where the role has no direct equivalent.
Topics covered
คำค้นหลัก: แปลหนังสือรับรองบริษัท · รับรองเอกสารบริษัทใช้ต่างประเทศ · company affidavit translation thailand · แปลบอจ.5 · แปลหนังสือบริคณห์สนธิ · certified translation company documents thailand · นิติกรณ์เอกสารบริษัท
เอกสารสายภาษี/การเงิน: แปล ภ.พ.20 · แปลงบการเงิน · แปล ภ.ง.ด.50 · แปลหนังสือรับรองการหักภาษี ณ ที่จ่าย · translate thai financial statement · แปลใบทะเบียนพาณิชย์
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Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

Staff advising a client on the documents required
Staff advising a client on the documents requiredFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Corporate documents — affidavits, shareholder lists and financials for overseas use

Company records for foreign use must be freshly issued by the Department of Business Development and then translated and legalised for the destination. Most destinations accept them only within about six months of issue.

Documents to prepare

  • Freshly issued company affidavit from the DBD
  • Shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5)
  • Memorandum and articles of association
  • Audited financial statements
  • Board minutes or resolutions relevant to the transaction
  • Power of attorney signed by authorised directors

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Obtain fresh extracts Reissue the affidavit and shareholder list close to filing.
  2. 2. Translate with consistent legal terminology Keep officer titles and business objectives uniform across the bundle.
  3. 3. Certify director signatures Sign before a Notarial Services Attorney where the destination requires it.
  4. 4. Run the legalisation chain Department of Consular Affairs, then the destination-specific final step.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • Affidavits older than the destination's window are commonly refused.
  • Inconsistent translation of business objectives raises questions at foreign banks.
  • Resolutions must align with the signing authority shown in the affidavit.
  • Never separate a bound, cross-sealed set.

Tips from our team

  • Maintain a reusable corporate glossary for consistency.
  • Reissue extracts as close to submission as practical.
  • Prepare separate sets per destination for multi-jurisdiction deals.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing certification routes for Thai company documents

Corporate records must come from the correct source before any certification layer can be added.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
DBD certificate + translation + consular legalisation + embassyFiling with a foreign government body, e.g. registering a subsidiaryDepartment of Business Development (DBD) and Department of Consular AffairsVariable — allow several weeks including embassy queuesUsing a certificate older than the destination's accepted issue window
Director-certified copies with attorney-notarised signaturesThe receiving party is a private counterparty or overseas bankNotarial services attorneyUsually a few daysGovernment recipients generally will not accept this format

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

What is the route for Thai company documents used abroad?

Obtain the company affidavit, shareholder list (BorJor 5) or latest memorandum from the Department of Business Development, translate into the language the destination requires, then legalise at the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs. If the destination is not an Apostille Convention party, the destination country's embassy certifies last.

Must the company affidavit be freshly issued?

Most receiving authorities set a validity window counted from the registrar's issue date, commonly measured in months. Check the recipient's requirement before ordering copies: filing an out-of-date affidavit is a frequent rejection cause, and legalisation cannot revive an expired document.

How is a corporate power of attorney certified?

An authorised director signs before a Notarial Services Attorney, attaching a current company affidavit that evidences signing authority. The signed POA then goes to the Department of Consular Affairs and, where required, the destination embassy. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the order that applies to your country.
Practical advice & cautions

Business, tax and legal work: advice and cautions

Before you start
  • Assess tax residence before planning

    Liability depends on tax residence and any applicable double-tax agreement; evaluate before moving funds or receiving cross-border income.

  • Separate personal and company banking

    Mixed accounts complicate financial statements and tax explanations, and cause problems when bank evidence supports a visa or work permit.

  • Fix the structure before registration

    Shareholding, objectives and required licences should be settled before filing; later changes require amendment filings and extra time.

  • Use bilingual contracts with a governing version

    Cross-border contracts should state which language version prevails and how disputes are resolved.

Common reasons documents get rejected
  • Late statutory or tax filings

    Late filing triggers statutory surcharges and penalties and can affect renewal of foreign executives' work permits.

  • Treating a contract translation as legal advice

    A translation conveys wording but does not assess legal risk. Have a lawyer review the substance before signing.

  • Outdated company certificates

    Certificates submitted should be freshly issued and consistent with the current register, or the receiving authority will refuse them.

  • Wills that ignore cross-border assets

    Assets in different countries may fall under different succession rules; ensure multiple wills do not contradict each other.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand

Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.

How to evaluate a provider

  • The certifier is named and identifiableConsular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination acceptsEach embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verificationMismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejectionSubmissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originalsSome civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  2. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
  3. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
  4. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  5. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Freelance translatorInformal use where no authority certification is requiredMany embassies will not accept an uncertified translation.
Translation agency with certificationVisa, study and civil registry filingsConfirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it.
End-to-end provider (translate + legalize)Files with a fixed appointment deadlineAsk which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.

Official References

  1. หน่วยงานผู้รับผิดชอบโดยตรง
  2. กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศหน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
  3. สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau)ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit

Information on this page references the official publications below. Requirements can change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.