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636 topics grouped by document type and receiving authority (page 7/8) — requirements change, so confirm with the receiving authority or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — process

The standard sequence is: verify the original, prepare the translation or certification in the required format, certify with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand, then re-check before filing.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — required documents

The baseline set is the original a company affidavit (or an officially certified copy), a passport or ID copy of the holder, and a power of attorney if someone else acts for you.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — how long it takes

Turnaround depends on how complete the original is and on the authority's queue at the time, so treat any figure as an approximate range and avoid booking travel before the papers are in hand.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — where to do it

The final certification sits with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand; document preparation and translation can be arranged in advance from Bangkok or upcountry.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — can it be done online

Preparation and draft review can run online, but many authorities still require the physical original at the certification stage, so confirm the accepted format in writing first.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — from upcountry

If you are outside Bangkok you can courier the original a company affidavit, enclosing a passport copy and a contact number in the same envelope.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — urgent handling

Rush handling can only compress the parts we control, such as drafting and courier legwork; the authority's own queue is outside anyone's control.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — common rejection reasons

The most frequent causes are a name spelling that differs from the passport, an original older than the receiving body allows, and a translation that omits seals or the final page.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — where it can be filed

Once certified, the a company affidavit is accepted by the receiving body it was prepared for; if the destination changes, re-check the certification format required.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — from overseas

From overseas you can appoint a representative in Thailand; the power of attorney must first be certified in the form the receiving authority requires.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — format and number of sets

Prepare at least one spare set: receiving bodies usually retain the certified original, and producing more later means repeating the certification steps.

corporate document certification filing with UK authorities — using a representative

A representative needs a power of attorney plus ID copies of both parties, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand will check that names match the source document.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — process

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — required documents

The baseline set is the original a company affidavit (or an officially certified copy), a passport or ID copy of the holder, and a power of attorney if someone else acts for you.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — how long it takes

Turnaround depends on how complete the original is and on the authority's queue at the time, so treat any figure as an approximate range and avoid booking travel before the papers are in hand.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — where to do it

The final certification sits with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand; document preparation and translation can be arranged in advance from Bangkok or upcountry.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — can it be done online

Preparation and draft review can run online, but many authorities still require the physical original at the certification stage, so confirm the accepted format in writing first.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — from upcountry

If you are outside Bangkok you can courier the original a company affidavit, enclosing a passport copy and a contact number in the same envelope.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — urgent handling

Rush handling can only compress the parts we control, such as drafting and courier legwork; the authority's own queue is outside anyone's control.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — common rejection reasons

The most frequent causes are a name spelling that differs from the passport, an original older than the receiving body allows, and a translation that omits seals or the final page.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — where it can be filed

Once certified, the a company affidavit is accepted by the receiving body it was prepared for; if the destination changes, re-check the certification format required.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — from overseas

From overseas you can appoint a representative in Thailand; the power of attorney must first be certified in the form the receiving authority requires.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — format and number of sets

Prepare at least one spare set: receiving bodies usually retain the certified original, and producing more later means repeating the certification steps.

corporate document certification filing with US authorities — using a representative

A representative needs a power of attorney plus ID copies of both parties, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand will check that names match the source document.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — process

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — required documents

The baseline set is the original a company affidavit (or an officially certified copy), a passport or ID copy of the holder, and a power of attorney if someone else acts for you.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — how long it takes

Turnaround depends on how complete the original is and on the authority's queue at the time, so treat any figure as an approximate range and avoid booking travel before the papers are in hand.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — where to do it

The final certification sits with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand; document preparation and translation can be arranged in advance from Bangkok or upcountry.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — can it be done online

Preparation and draft review can run online, but many authorities still require the physical original at the certification stage, so confirm the accepted format in writing first.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — from upcountry

If you are outside Bangkok you can courier the original a company affidavit, enclosing a passport copy and a contact number in the same envelope.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — urgent handling

Rush handling can only compress the parts we control, such as drafting and courier legwork; the authority's own queue is outside anyone's control.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — common rejection reasons

The most frequent causes are a name spelling that differs from the passport, an original older than the receiving body allows, and a translation that omits seals or the final page.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — where it can be filed

Once certified, the a company affidavit is accepted by the receiving body it was prepared for; if the destination changes, re-check the certification format required.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — from overseas

From overseas you can appoint a representative in Thailand; the power of attorney must first be certified in the form the receiving authority requires.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — format and number of sets

Prepare at least one spare set: receiving bodies usually retain the certified original, and producing more later means repeating the certification steps.

corporate document certification filing with German authorities — using a representative

A representative needs a power of attorney plus ID copies of both parties, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand will check that names match the source document.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — process

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — required documents

The baseline set is the original a company affidavit (or an officially certified copy), a passport or ID copy of the holder, and a power of attorney if someone else acts for you.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — how long it takes

Turnaround depends on how complete the original is and on the authority's queue at the time, so treat any figure as an approximate range and avoid booking travel before the papers are in hand.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — where to do it

The final certification sits with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand; document preparation and translation can be arranged in advance from Bangkok or upcountry.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — can it be done online

Preparation and draft review can run online, but many authorities still require the physical original at the certification stage, so confirm the accepted format in writing first.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — from upcountry

If you are outside Bangkok you can courier the original a company affidavit, enclosing a passport copy and a contact number in the same envelope.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — urgent handling

Rush handling can only compress the parts we control, such as drafting and courier legwork; the authority's own queue is outside anyone's control.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — common rejection reasons

The most frequent causes are a name spelling that differs from the passport, an original older than the receiving body allows, and a translation that omits seals or the final page.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — where it can be filed

Once certified, the a company affidavit is accepted by the receiving body it was prepared for; if the destination changes, re-check the certification format required.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — from overseas

From overseas you can appoint a representative in Thailand; the power of attorney must first be certified in the form the receiving authority requires.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — format and number of sets

Prepare at least one spare set: receiving bodies usually retain the certified original, and producing more later means repeating the certification steps.

corporate document certification filing with French authorities — using a representative

A representative needs a power of attorney plus ID copies of both parties, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand will check that names match the source document.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — process

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — required documents

The baseline set is the original a company affidavit (or an officially certified copy), a passport or ID copy of the holder, and a power of attorney if someone else acts for you.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — how long it takes

Turnaround depends on how complete the original is and on the authority's queue at the time, so treat any figure as an approximate range and avoid booking travel before the papers are in hand.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — where to do it

The final certification sits with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand; document preparation and translation can be arranged in advance from Bangkok or upcountry.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — can it be done online

Preparation and draft review can run online, but many authorities still require the physical original at the certification stage, so confirm the accepted format in writing first.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — from upcountry

If you are outside Bangkok you can courier the original a company affidavit, enclosing a passport copy and a contact number in the same envelope.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — urgent handling

Rush handling can only compress the parts we control, such as drafting and courier legwork; the authority's own queue is outside anyone's control.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — common rejection reasons

The most frequent causes are a name spelling that differs from the passport, an original older than the receiving body allows, and a translation that omits seals or the final page.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — where it can be filed

Once certified, the a company affidavit is accepted by the receiving body it was prepared for; if the destination changes, re-check the certification format required.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — from overseas

From overseas you can appoint a representative in Thailand; the power of attorney must first be certified in the form the receiving authority requires.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — format and number of sets

Prepare at least one spare set: receiving bodies usually retain the certified original, and producing more later means repeating the certification steps.

corporate document certification filing with Japanese authorities — using a representative

A representative needs a power of attorney plus ID copies of both parties, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand will check that names match the source document.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — process

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — required documents

The baseline set is the original a company affidavit (or an officially certified copy), a passport or ID copy of the holder, and a power of attorney if someone else acts for you.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — how long it takes

Turnaround depends on how complete the original is and on the authority's queue at the time, so treat any figure as an approximate range and avoid booking travel before the papers are in hand.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — where to do it

The final certification sits with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand; document preparation and translation can be arranged in advance from Bangkok or upcountry.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — can it be done online

Preparation and draft review can run online, but many authorities still require the physical original at the certification stage, so confirm the accepted format in writing first.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — from upcountry

If you are outside Bangkok you can courier the original a company affidavit, enclosing a passport copy and a contact number in the same envelope.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — urgent handling

Rush handling can only compress the parts we control, such as drafting and courier legwork; the authority's own queue is outside anyone's control.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — common rejection reasons

The most frequent causes are a name spelling that differs from the passport, an original older than the receiving body allows, and a translation that omits seals or the final page.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — where it can be filed

Once certified, the a company affidavit is accepted by the receiving body it was prepared for; if the destination changes, re-check the certification format required.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — from overseas

From overseas you can appoint a representative in Thailand; the power of attorney must first be certified in the form the receiving authority requires.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — format and number of sets

Prepare at least one spare set: receiving bodies usually retain the certified original, and producing more later means repeating the certification steps.

corporate document certification filing with Chinese authorities — using a representative

A representative needs a power of attorney plus ID copies of both parties, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand will check that names match the source document.

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — process

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — required documents

The baseline set is the original a company affidavit (or an officially certified copy), a passport or ID copy of the holder, and a power of attorney if someone else acts for you.

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — how long it takes

Turnaround depends on how complete the original is and on the authority's queue at the time, so treat any figure as an approximate range and avoid booking travel before the papers are in hand.

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — where to do it

The final certification sits with the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand; document preparation and translation can be arranged in advance from Bangkok or upcountry.

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — can it be done online

Preparation and draft review can run online, but many authorities still require the physical original at the certification stage, so confirm the accepted format in writing first.

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — from upcountry

If you are outside Bangkok you can courier the original a company affidavit, enclosing a passport copy and a contact number in the same envelope.

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — urgent handling

Rush handling can only compress the parts we control, such as drafting and courier legwork; the authority's own queue is outside anyone's control.

corporate document certification filing with Korean authorities — common rejection reasons

The most frequent causes are a name spelling that differs from the passport, an original older than the receiving body allows, and a translation that omits seals or the final page.

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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

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คำค้นหลัก: แปลหนังสือรับรองบริษัท · รับรองเอกสารบริษัทใช้ต่างประเทศ · company affidavit translation thailand · แปลบอจ.5 · แปลหนังสือบริคณห์สนธิ · certified translation company documents thailand · นิติกรณ์เอกสารบริษัท

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Official references

กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ

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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.

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.