VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20) RD-PP20

Official VAT registration certificate — mandatory for B2B invoicing, BOI, and import-export operations.

Who

Thai businesses with annual turnover ≥ THB 1.8M

Gov Fee

Free issuance; service fee for re-issuance and translation

Timeline

timing is assessed on your documents for new registration

Authority

Revenue Department (rd.go.th)

Legal Basis

Revenue Code, Sections 77/1–90 (Value Added Tax)

Eligibility

Juristic person or registered sole proprietor
Annual turnover ≥ THB 1.8M or voluntary registration

Required Documents

PP.01 form
Company affidavit
Office lease
Director ID + house registration

Procedure

Verify eligibility threshold
Submit PP.01 at RD area office
Site inspection by RD officer
Receive PP.20 certificate

Fee Structure

iLC bundles PP.20, DBD affidavit, and lease translation for foreign-bank account opening.

Cross-Border Notes

Required by Alibaba, Amazon, and most foreign trade platforms for Thai sellers.

Related Translation & Legalization

Thai official letters used abroad need MoJ-registered translation, MFA Consular legalization, and destination-embassy attestation — iLC handles the full stack in one package.

Post-Service Policy

If a document is rejected due to a defect in our drafting, translation, or certification, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of any official outcome.

In-Depth Guide: VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20) (RD-PP20)

VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20) is delivered under iLC's SSO, Labor, Revenue and Driving-Licence Letters practice, combining MoJ-certified translation, MFA legalization, embassy liaison, and Thai government filing under one project manager. Every case is handled by a NAATI-accredited translator, a Thai Notarial Services Attorney, and a dedicated case coordinator.

Thai employment and residency come with a constant stream of official letters and certifications: Social Security Office (SSO) Section 33 / 39 / 40 contribution certificates, SSO 1-10 employment history, Ministry of Labor employment welfare certificate, Revenue Department PND.90/91/50 tax filings, PP.20 VAT registration certificate, driving-licence conversions (1949 IDP, 1968 IDP, foreign-licence exchange), and Department of Land Transport DL renewal for Thais abroad. iLC handles each request end-to-end: authenticated request letter to the authority, in-person filing, MoJ translation, notarial certification and courier delivery worldwide. These letters are frequently required by foreign banks for KYC, immigration authorities for source-of-funds evidence, and overseas insurance companies for policy underwriting.

Why choose iLC for VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20)

With more than 15 years of practice, iLC covers every embassy in Bangkok and both MFA offices (Chaengwattana and Chiang Mai). We operate a two-tier QA review and refund the service fee if a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification — government fees and officer discretion excluded.

How VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20) is Processed

Check the current instructions of the relevant authority and the receiving organisation before following these steps; requirements can differ by case.

1) Request letter drafting
Bilingual request letter aligned to the authority's standard template.
2) Authority filing
In-person filing with signed authorisation from the applicant.
3) Certificate issuance
timing is assessed on your documents depending on document type.
4) Translation and notarisation
Certified English translation and NSA notarisation.
5) MFA + embassy chain
For use overseas, MFA legalization plus destination-embassy stamp.
6) International courier delivery
DHL / FedEx tracked shipment worldwide.

Documents & Requirements for VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20)

This is a starting checklist, not a universal requirement. Confirm the current documents with the relevant authority for your case.

Passport / Thai ID copy
Power of Attorney for authority filings
Prior employment or tax filing data
Purpose statement (immigration, KYC, insurance)
Preferred delivery address
Payment of official fees

Real-World Use Cases: VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20)

These are possible situations, not records of completed client work or promises of an outcome.

Foreign KYC evidence

SSO 1-10 employment history for opening overseas bank account.

Immigration source-of-funds

Revenue PND.91 tax return translated and notarised for visa application.

Driving-licence conversion

Thai licence converted to UK, EU or Australian licence with MFA + embassy chain.

Foreign licence exchange in Thailand

Foreign licence exchanged for Thai 5-year licence at Department of Land Transport.

Alternative Paths for VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20)

Availability, timing and acceptable documents depend on the authority and the specific application.

Option	Pros	Cons
Simple certificate	Fastest (3 days)	Cannot be used overseas without MFA + embassy
Certificate + notarial	Accepted by most banks and insurers	Cannot be used for civil-registry filings
Full chain (MFA + embassy)	Universally accepted	timing is assessed on your documents end-to-end

FAQs about VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20)

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Can I request SSO letters after resignation?

Yes; SSO retains employment history for many years and issues certificates on request.

Does the Thai licence conversion require a driving test overseas?

It depends on the destination — the UK often accepts direct exchange, whereas the USA requires a test in most states.

Can Revenue Department letters be issued in English?

Only the receipt and certificate; a certified translation is needed for the return itself.

Is the 1949 IDP still valid?

Yes for the 100+ countries that have not ratified the 1968 convention; both may be needed for extended overseas driving.

Points to check

Before you proceed: VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20)

“Before proceeding with VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20), check names across documents and confirm the receiving authority's requirements to avoid incomplete submissions.”

Thai Law & Accounting Services Co., Ltd.

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Scope to assess

Service tier	Fees
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	Ask our team for a quote
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	Ask our team for a quote
MFA legalization	Ask our team for a quote
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	Ask our team for a quote

Workflow

01Review documents and the receiving authority's requirements
02Assess scope, fee, and timing for the specific case
03Process the documents and coordinate any further certification
04Check completeness and deliver by the agreed method

Before submission

For VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20), confirm names, document types, and the receiving authority's current requirements before starting. Timing and fees depend on each case.

Please confirm current requirements with the receiving authority

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What is VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20)?

VAT Registration Certificate (PP.20) — Official VAT registration certificate — mandatory for B2B invoicing, BOI, and import-export operations.

Who is this for?

Thai businesses with annual turnover ≥ THB 1.8M

Fees and timeline?

Free issuance; service fee for re-issuance and translation; timing is assessed on your documents for new registration

Legal basis?

Revenue Code, Sections 77/1–90 (Value Added Tax)

Issuing authority?

Revenue Department (rd.go.th)

Required documents?

PP.01 form; Company affidavit; Office lease; Director ID + house registration

Procedure steps?

Verify eligibility threshold; Submit PP.01 at RD area office; Site inspection by RD officer; Receive PP.20 certificate

How are fees structured?

iLC bundles PP.20, DBD affidavit, and lease translation for foreign-bank account opening.

Cross-border notes?

Required by Alibaba, Amazon, and most foreign trade platforms for Thai sellers.

Rejection policy?

If rejection is due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded).