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corporate document certification for a memorandum of association for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate document certification for a memorandum of association for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate document certification for a memorandum of association for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate document certification for a memorandum of association for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a memorandum of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for articles of association for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the articles of association.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for a shareholder list for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a shareholder list.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for board meeting minutes for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the board meeting minutes.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for financial statements for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the financial statements.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a VAT registration certificate for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a VAT registration certificate.
corporate document certification for a business licence for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate document certification for a business licence for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate document certification for a business licence for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate document certification for a business licence for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate document certification for a business licence for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a business licence.
corporate document certification for a business licence for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities 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
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)
Do shareholder lists need to be legalised in full?
Usually yes, including every page and any annexes, because the recipient verifies shareholding percentages against the total. Partial submission of only the first page is frequently refused. Where the list runs to many pages, the translation should be paginated to match and each page cross-referenced to the extract so the reviewer can confirm nothing has been omitted.
How recent must a company affidavit be?
The recipient sets the acceptable age of the extract; the Thai authorities certify whatever is presented. Confirm the recipient's limit first, then obtain a fresh extract that fits within it.
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 board or shareholder resolutions certified for use abroad?
An authorised director certifies the copy and affixes the company seal, a Notarial Services Attorney then certifies that director's signature, and the document proceeds to consular legalisation where the recipient requires it. The resolution itself should state clearly what was approved, the meeting date, the quorum and who is authorised to execute related documents, because recipients check that the authority asserted matches the company affidavit.
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.
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.
How is a Thai company affidavit prepared for overseas use?
Obtain a current extract from the Department of Business Development bearing the registrar's signature and seal, prepare a translation into English or the destination language, then obtain consular legalisation from the Department of Consular Affairs and, where required, authentication by the destination country's embassy in Thailand. Because banks and foreign registries usually impose a recency limit on registry extracts, time the extract close to your actual submission date rather than obtaining it far in advance.
Should financial statements be audited before translation?
If the recipient asks for audited accounts, use the version signed by a licensed auditor together with the auditor's report, and translate the complete set including the notes. Translating only the balance sheet without the notes is a common rejection: foreign reviewers rely on the notes to understand accounting policies. Verify that every figure matches the source cell by cell and keep the table structure so a reviewer can compare line by line.
Topics covered
คำถามเชิงขั้นตอน: เอกสารบริษัทต้องคัดใหม่กี่เดือน · ต้องเป็นฉบับคัดรับรองหรือสำเนาได้ · กรรมการต้องเซ็นเองไหม · มอบอำนาจให้ยื่นแทนได้ไหม
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
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 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. Obtain fresh extracts — Reissue the affidavit and shareholder list close to filing.
- 2. Translate with consistent legal terminology — Keep officer titles and business objectives uniform across the bundle.
- 3. Certify director signatures — Sign before a Notarial Services Attorney where the destination requires it.
- 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.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBD certificate + translation + consular legalisation + embassy | Filing with a foreign government body, e.g. registering a subsidiary | Department of Business Development (DBD) and Department of Consular Affairs | Variable — allow several weeks including embassy queues | Using a certificate older than the destination's accepted issue window |
| Director-certified copies with attorney-notarised signatures | The receiving party is a private counterparty or overseas bank | Notarial services attorney | Usually a few days | Government 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
Keep complete source documents
Tax invoices, receipts and contracts should be filed systematically per accounting period to support any later audit.
Check for sector-specific licences
Some activities need a licence from a specialist regulator before operating. Verify at the planning stage.
Use bilingual contracts with a governing version
Cross-border contracts should state which language version prevails and how disputes are resolved.
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.
Common reasons documents get rejected
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.
Improper nominee shareholding
Using nominees to bypass foreign business restrictions carries serious legal risk. Structure the company lawfully from the outset.
Failing to file changes
Changes of director, address or capital must be filed within the statutory period; omissions create mismatches that block other applications.
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.