C3 · Apostille (Corporate)

Thai Apostille for Corporate Documents

For Thai corporate records used abroad, check the receiving authority’s requirements for translation, Thai MFA legalization and embassy attestation. Thailand does not yet issue Apostilles as of September 2026; the Convention enters into force on 28 February 2027.

•DBD company affidavit
•Shareholder list & board resolution
•Power of attorney
•Check Thai MFA legalization requirements
•Certified Thai↔EN translation
•Courier to overseas counsel

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Illustration: Thai Apostille for Corporate Documents — Illustrative image, not actual staff or documents

Thailand does not yet issue Apostilles as of September 2026. Its accession to the Convention takes effect on 28 February 2027. For now, ask the receiving authority whether it needs Thai MFA legalization and embassy attestation. Company records can be obtained in certified form from the Department of Business Development. Check the receiving authority’s rules for board resolutions and powers of attorney. Whether the destination accepts an Apostille for a given document, and in which language, is decided by the receiving authority.

Frequently asked questions — Thai corporate Apostille

Which Thai authority issues the Apostille on corporate documents?

Thailand does not yet issue Apostilles as of September 2026. The Convention enters into force on 28 February 2027. Ask the receiving authority which Thai MFA and embassy steps it currently requires.

Can a private company document be apostilled directly?

Requirements for private instruments such as board resolutions depend on the receiving authority. Check whether notarisation and further legalization are required before submitting them.

Do corporate documents still need embassy legalization?

Thailand does not yet issue Apostilles. Check the destination authority’s current requirements for Thai MFA legalization and embassy attestation; do not assume a Hague-member destination waives the embassy step for Thai documents.

Does the translation have to be done before submission?

Where the receiving authority works in a language other than Thai, a translation is normally attached and certified together with the document. Preparing the translation before lodgment avoids a second submission cycle.

How recent must a DBD company affidavit be?

Many receiving authorities and banks require a company affidavit issued within a limited recent period. The exact window is set by the receiving party, so confirm it before ordering the affidavit from the Department of Business Development.

Are originals required, or are copies accepted?

Certification is normally performed on originals or on copies certified by the issuing office. Plain photocopies are generally rejected, so request additional certified sets from the issuer in advance.

Can a representative lodge the documents on the company's behalf?

Yes. A signed power of attorney together with identification of the authorised director and the representative is normally required, and the counter may ask for the company seal where the company uses one.

How do we get a quotation?

Send scans of the corporate documents and the name of the destination country to LINE @THAIL or contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th. We review the set and quote per case after confirming the required chain.

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Tabbed company document sets prepared for authentication (illustration, not actual staff or documents)

Thai company documents used overseas

Bank onboarding, branch registration and foreign tenders usually ask for the company affidavit, shareholder list (BOJ.5), memorandum, articles and filed financial statements from the Department of Business Development. Board resolutions, powers of attorney and contracts are private documents and usually need a notarised signature before state authentication.

Routes before and after 28 Feb 2027

Before: DBD-certified affidavit → translation → MFA legalisation → embassy if required
After: an Apostille for Convention parties, in the format the MFA announces
Non-parties, or parties objecting to Thailand's accession, keep the legalisation chain

What foreign banks and registries check

Issue date — often no older than three or six months
The English company name exactly as registered
Director signing authority matching the signatories on resolutions
Complete translation of every page, including stamps and footnotes

Reducing risk before filing

We get the receiver's document list in writing, confirm the affidavit reflects current directors and address, then sequence which papers need a notary, which come from DBD and which go straight to the MFA. Government fees follow each authority's schedule on the filing date.

What to send for an assessment

Latest company affidavit and BOJ.5
Draft resolution or power of attorney, if any
Destination country, receiver and deadline
Fees: ask our team for a quote

Frequently asked questions

Can an online-printed affidavit be legalised?

Check the format the MFA currently accepts; a registrar-certified copy is generally safer. We check before filing.

How is an English board resolution authenticated?

Usually an authorised director signs before a notary first, then MFA and embassy legalisation as the destination requires.

Will all countries accept Thai Apostilles?

Only non-objecting Convention parties. Check the HCCH status table and the receiver.

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Reviewed by the translation team at Thai Law & Accounting Services · Last reviewed 4 Oct 2026 · General information, not legal or immigration advice for your specific case