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corporate advisory for a memorandum of association for the Board of Investment
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate advisory for a memorandum of association for the Revenue Department
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate advisory for a memorandum of association for the Social Security Office
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate advisory for a memorandum of association for hospitals and clinics
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana)
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for provincial immigration offices
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the Department of Employment
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the district office
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the Department of Provincial Administration
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the DBD
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the Land Department
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for Thai courts
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for Thai banks
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for Thai educational institutions
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the Board of Investment
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the Revenue Department
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for the Social Security Office
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for articles of association for hospitals and clinics
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana)
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for provincial immigration offices
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the Department of Employment
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the district office
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the Department of Provincial Administration
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the DBD
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the Land Department
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for Thai courts
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for Thai banks
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for Thai educational institutions
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the Board of Investment
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the Revenue Department
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for the Social Security Office
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for a shareholder list for hospitals and clinics
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana)
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for provincial immigration offices
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the Department of Employment
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the district office
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the Department of Provincial Administration
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the DBD
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the Land Department
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for Thai courts
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for Thai banks
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for Thai educational institutions
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the Board of Investment
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the Revenue Department
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for the Social Security Office
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for board meeting minutes for hospitals and clinics
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate advisory for financial statements for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana)
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for provincial immigration offices
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the Department of Employment
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the district office
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the Department of Provincial Administration
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the DBD
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the Land Department
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for Thai courts
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for Thai banks
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for Thai educational institutions
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the Board of Investment
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the Revenue Department
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for the Social Security Office
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for financial statements for hospitals and clinics
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana)
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for provincial immigration offices
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the Department of Employment
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the district office
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the Department of Provincial Administration
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the DBD
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the Land Department
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for Thai courts
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for Thai banks
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for Thai educational institutions
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the Board of Investment
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the Revenue Department
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for the Social Security Office
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a VAT registration certificate for hospitals and clinics
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate advisory for a business licence for Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana)
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate advisory for a business licence for provincial immigration offices
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate advisory for a business licence for the Department of Employment
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate advisory for a business licence for the district office
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate advisory for a business licence for the Department of Provincial Administration
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate advisory for a business licence for the DBD
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
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Service Knowledge Base
Corporate document advisory for cross-border operations
Answers for HR, legal and procurement teams preparing document packs for overseas assignments, branch registration, cross-border contracts and international tenders, covering certification sequencing, copy counts and deadline control. (25+ search topics covered)
How is confidentiality handled?
We can sign an NDA before work begins, restrict access to the assigned team, never reuse contract or financial content, and delete files on the agreed schedule.
What corporate documents does a foreign parent need for a Thai subsidiary?
Typically the parent's certificate of incorporation, memorandum or articles, a list of authorised directors, a board resolution approving the investment, and a power of attorney for the person acting in Thailand. Foreign-issued documents complete the authentication chain and are filed with Thai translations at the Department of Business Development. The usual time sink is inconsistent Thai transliteration of the company and director names across documents — agree a single name key at the outset and apply it to every translation.
Can you advise on destination-country tax or law?
No. Our scope is documents, translation and certification as published by the authorities. Local tax or legal questions belong to a licensed adviser in that jurisdiction, and no outcome is guaranteed.
How much of a Thai company may foreigners own?
Activities listed under the Foreign Business Act are restricted unless a licence or certificate is obtained, or rights arise under a treaty or investment promotion. Nominee shareholding is an offence, so the structure must be designed correctly from the outset.
Representative office or limited company?
A representative office may only carry out the non-revenue activities permitted by law, such as sourcing and reporting to head office. A limited company may trade within its registered objectives and licences. Choosing wrongly means dismantling and re-registering.
What is the Foreign Business Act and how does it affect a foreign-owned company?
The Foreign Business Act reserves certain categories of business activity for Thai nationals and requires a foreign-majority company to obtain a licence or certificate before carrying on a restricted activity. Whether an activity is restricted depends on how it is actually conducted, not only on the objects stated at registration. Treaty and investment-promotion routes can change the analysis for some nationalities and sectors. Using nominee shareholders to appear Thai-majority is prohibited and carries administrative and criminal exposure, so structure the company on its real intended activity from the outset.
Which corporate documents does a Thai company typically need to legalise for use overseas?
The common set is the certificate of incorporation and the company affidavit from the Department of Business Development (dbd.go.th), the shareholder list, the memorandum and articles, board resolutions, and audited financial statements. Each is obtained in a certified form from the registry, translated, and then legalised through the Department of Consular Affairs, with the destination country's embassy adding its attestation where required. Because registry extracts have a limited acceptable age at many receiving bodies, obtain them close to submission rather than in advance.
What ongoing compliance obligations should a newly registered Thai company plan for?
A Thai limited company must keep statutory accounts, appoint an auditor, hold the annual general meeting within the statutory deadline, and file audited financial statements with the Department of Business Development, alongside corporate income tax filings with the Revenue Department and monthly withholding and VAT filings where registered. Employers additionally register for social security contributions. Deadlines are fixed by law and late filing attracts penalties, so the compliance calendar should be set up in the first month of operation rather than at year end.
Topics covered
สิ่งที่ควบคุมได้ในโครงการ: ลำดับรับรองที่ถูกต้อง · จำนวนชุดสำรอง · ตารางกำหนดส่งย้อนกลับจากเดดไลน์ · ความสม่ำเสมอของคำแปลชื่อบริษัทและตำแหน่ง · การรักษาความลับของข้อมูลองค์กร
คำค้นหลัก: ที่ปรึกษาเอกสารองค์กรยื่นต่างประเทศ · เตรียมเอกสารส่งพนักงานไปต่างประเทศ · เอกสารเปิดสาขาต่างประเทศ · corporate document legalization thailand · document pack for international tender · รับรองเอกสารบริษัทครบวงจร
ชุดเอกสารที่พบบ่อย: หนังสือรับรองนิติบุคคล DBD · บัญชีรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้น (บอจ.5) · หนังสือบริคณห์สนธิ · งบการเงินและ ภ.พ.20 · มติที่ประชุมกรรมการ · หนังสือมอบอำนาจกรรมการ · หนังสือรับรองการทำงานพนักงาน · สัญญาและ NDA สองภาษา
Official references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
- HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
- กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ
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).
Service Playbook
Corporate advisory for cross-border expansion
Incorporating, opening a branch or closing a cross-border transaction requires a fully legalized corporate bundle, sequenced to match the deadlines of the receiving bank and registry.
Documents to prepare
- • Current DBD company affidavit
- • Memorandum and articles of association
- • Shareholder list (BorJor.5)
- • Audited financial statements
- • Board or shareholder resolutions relating to the transaction
Step-by-step process
- 1. Assess the transaction structure — Identify destination, purpose and receiving authority to define the documents actually needed.
- 2. Refresh registry documents — Obtain DBD extracts within the destination's validity window, usually 3–6 months.
- 3. Draft resolutions and powers of attorney — Ensure the scope covers every step that will actually be performed.
- 4. Translate and certify — Submit the full bundle to the Department of Consular Affairs at once.
- 5. Legalize and file — Apostille or destination embassy, then file with the receiving bank or registry.
Pitfalls and rejection causes
- • Certifying documents one at a time lets earlier ones expire before the set is complete.
- • Resolutions that do not name the authorised person are commonly refused by receiving banks.
- • An English company name that differs from the registered name puts the whole bundle in question.
Tips from our team
- • Certify the entire bundle in one submission so the dates stay aligned.
- • Request the document list in writing from the receiving authority before starting.
- • Prepare a spare set for banks that retain certified originals.
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 company structures for foreigners in Thailand
The structure chosen on day one determines work permits, shareholding limits, and reporting duties for the life of the business.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai limited company with majority Thai shareholding | General business activities with no special privileges needed | Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department | Registration is fast; banking and follow-on licences vary | A shareholding structure that does not reflect reality carries serious legal exposure |
| BOI investment promotion | The activity is on the promoted list and majority foreign ownership is needed | Board of Investment (BOI) | Variable — weeks to months depending on the activity | Post-approval conditions must be maintained; missed reporting can cost the privileges |
| Foreign Business Licence | The activity sits on a restricted list and BOI does not apply | Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce | Highly variable — the longest of the three routes | Unclear source-of-funds evidence and business plans are the main cause of delay |
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
Check for sector-specific licences
Some activities need a licence from a specialist regulator before operating. Verify at the planning stage.
Keep complete source documents
Tax invoices, receipts and contracts should be filed systematically per accounting period to support any later audit.
Use bilingual contracts with a governing version
Cross-border contracts should state which language version prevails and how disputes are resolved.
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.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Outdated company certificates
Certificates submitted should be freshly issued and consistent with the current register, or the receiving authority will refuse them.
Failing to file changes
Changes of director, address or capital must be filed within the statutory period; omissions create mismatches that block other applications.
Wills that ignore cross-border assets
Assets in different countries may fall under different succession rules; ensure multiple wills do not contradict each other.
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.
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.
- Notarial services by a licensed Thai attorneySignature witnessing, certified true copies, affidavits and powers of attorney for overseas use
- Certified document translation, all languagesTranslations for Thai and overseas authorities with a certification statement
- NAATI-certified translation for Australia & New ZealandTranslations accepted by Australian government agencies, with certifier stamp
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
- Police clearance certificateFiled with the Royal Thai Police Special Branch, with translation and legalization
- Outbound visas for Thai nationalsDocument preparation, embassy appointments and pre-submission file review
External authority references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
- HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
- กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.