Starry Research | Thai CompanyRegistration Procedure
I. Thai
Company Registration Procedure
The
government authority responsible for company registration in Thailand is the
Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce.
Company registration applications used
to be submitted either in person at the DBD office or through
the online system (DBD Biz Regist). Since July 2025, in-person registration has been discontinued and replaced entirely
by online registration,
for the convenience of both staff and applicants.
The
following is an overview of the regular
company registration procedure in Thailand:
II.
Differences Between In-Person and Electronic Registration
As mentioned
above, prior to July 2025, company registration in Thailand may be completed
either in person or through an online
system. The main differences between the two methods are as follows:
1. Method of
Application
•
In-Person: The applicant or an
authorized agent attends the Department of Business Development (DBD) in person
to handle the company registration and submit physical documents.
•
Online
System: The applicant submits documents online through DBD Biz Regist without
the need to be present in person.
2. Required
Form of Documents
•
In-Person: Physical company
registration documents are required, with handwritten signatures from the
relevant parties.
•
Online
System: Electronic documents must be uploaded, with handwritten signatures or
electronic signatures (e-Signature) from the relevant parties.
3.
Processing Time
•
In-Person: In general, if all
documents are complete, registration can be completed on the same day or the
following day.
•
Electronic System: Registration can
typically be completed within 1–3 business days, depending on the DBD's review
speed.
4. Fees
•
In-Person: Government fees are
calculated based on the company's registered capital, and are generally the
same as for electronic registration; however, additional costs such as
transportation and photocopying may be incurred.
•
Online System: Government fees are generally the same
as for in-person registration, but additional expenses such as printing and
transportation can be avoided.
5.
Convenience
•
In-Person:
–
Suitable for applicants who are not
familiar with electronic systems.
–
Allows direct communication with DBD
officers, enabling issues to be resolved on the spot.
–
Requires queuing and is
time-consuming.
•
Electronic System:
–
Suitable for remote handling,
without the need to be physically present.
–
Requires handwritten or electronic
signatures from the relevant parties, which may present a technical barrier for
some applicants.
6. Suitable
Applicants
•
In-Person: Suitable for applicants
who prefer the traditional method or who need to communicate directly with DBD
personnel.
•
Electronic System: Suitable for
applicants who are familiar with online system operations and wish to save time
by handling the process remotely.
7.
Additional Requirements for Electronic Registration
•
Registration of a DBD Biz Regist
account is required.
• An electronic signature (e-Signature) is required, typically obtained through ThaID or other authentication systems.
Starry Research |
Thai Company Registration Procedure
I. Thai
Company Registration Procedure
The
government authority responsible for company registration in Thailand is the
Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce.
Company registration applications used
to be submitted either in person at the DBD office or through
the online system (DBD Biz Regist). Since July 2025, in-person registration has been discontinued and replaced entirely
by online registration,
for the convenience of both staff and applicants.
The
following is an overview of the regular
company registration procedure in Thailand:
|
No. |
Step |
Details |
Documents Involved |
|
1 |
Reserve
Company Name |
Prior
to applying for company registration, the company must apply to reserve a
company name through the DBD website (www.reserve.dbd.go.th). Up to three
names (in Thai and English) may be submitted at one time for reservation.
Once a name reservation is approved, the name reservation confirmation notice
must be submitted for the registration of the Memorandum of Association. |
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|
2 |
Register
Memorandum of Association |
After
completing the name reservation, the company must apply to the DBD to
register the Memorandum of Association (which includes the company name,
business objectives, registered capital, promoter information, etc.). The
promoters must meet the following requirements: 1.
There must be at least two natural person
promoters2.
Each natural person promoter must be at least
12 years old
(for private limited company); 3. Each
promoter must subscribe for at least one share of the company. |
Form
BoJ.1: Application for Registration of a Limited Company Form
BoJ.2: Application for Registration of the Memorandum of Association Business
Objectives Form (Wor. Form) Valid
company name reservation confirmation notice Copies
of ID cards or passports of all promoters Copy
of identification card of the signing notary
(if applicable) |
|
3 |
Hold
Statutory Meeting for Company Incorporation |
1.
The promoters are responsible for arranging the subscription of all shares. 2.
Once all shares have been subscribed, the promoters shall send meeting
notices to all subscribers to convene the statutory meeting for
incorporation. 3.
The statutory meeting of shareholders shall be held to incorporate the
company. The meeting shall discuss the following matters, including:
confirming the list of subscribers, their identities and the number of shares
subscribed; considering matters relating to shares; electing the first board
of directors and determining the authority of director(s); appointing auditors
and determining their remuneration; etc. |
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|
4 |
Submit
Company Registration Application |
Following
the statutory meeting, the company registration application may be submitted
to the DBD or through the online system (https://edbr.dbd.go.th). When
submitting the company registration application, the following information
must be provided: •
Memorandum of Association •
Evidence of paid-up capital (if applicable, at least 25% of the par value per
share must be paid) •
Name, address, age, nationality, contact number, and ID card number or other
identification number (for foreigners) of each director •
List of directors or number of directors authorized to sign documents on
behalf of the company (director authority) •
Address of the head office / branch, including the household registration
number of the office location, company email, contact number, and website
used for promotion or business operations (if any) •
Name, registration number, and remuneration of the auditor •
Name, address, nationality, occupation, ID card number or other
identification number (for foreigners), and number of shares held for each
shareholder •
Company seal (if required) |
Form
BoJ.1: Application for Registration of a Limited Company Certificate
of Company Registration (Limited Company) Form
BoJ.3: Company Incorporation Registration Form Form
Kor: Director Details Form Form
BoJ.5: List of Shareholders Copy
of notice of statutory meeting Copy
of minutes of statutory meeting Copy
of the Articles of Association Copy
of payment receipt issued by the company to shareholders for paid-up capital
(if applicable) If
a limited company has foreign shareholders holding no more than 50% of
shares, or has no foreign shareholders but a foreigner is the authorized
signatory director, financial evidence issued by a bank must be submitted to
verify the financial status of Thai shareholders. Such document must
correspond to the subscription funds of each shareholder. Location
map of the head office address and a brief map of nearby landmarks Copies
of ID cards of all directors Power
of attorney (if applicable) |
|
5 |
Apply
for Company Seal (If Required) |
Thai
law does not require companies to have a company seal. A company may
therefore decide at its own discretion whether to apply for a company seal,
depending on its needs regarding the authority to sign legal documents (i.e.,
whether affixing the company seal is required for external legal documents to
be valid). If
the company wishes to have a seal, a specimen image of the company seal must
be provided and scanned into a document for submission to the DBD during the
company registration process. The
design of the company seal is flexible and may be circular, oval,
rectangular, or other shapes. The seal shall include the company's name in
Thai and may also include the English name. The company's logo may be placed
at the center of the seal. However,
the use of the company seal must comply with the Articles of Association,
which shall specify whether the seal is binding upon the company and to what
extent. Some companies may stipulate that the signature of one director
together with the company seal is required to bind the company, while others
may stipulate that the director's signature alone is sufficient. |
Scanned
document of the company seal, attached to Form Bor Or Jor.3 (Company
Incorporation Registration Form) |
|
6 |
Completion
of Registration |
Upon
completion of registration, the company's information will be entered into
the DBD system, and the company will acquire legal personality. The following
documents must be retained as company records, as they contain information
pertaining to the incorporated company: •
Certificate of Company Registration •
Company Certificate •
Form Bor or Jor. 2 (Articles of Association) •
Form Bor or Jor. 3 (Company Registration Details) •
Form Bor or Jor. 5 (List of Shareholders) •
Minutes of the Statutory Meeting •
Memorandum of Association |
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II.
Differences Between In-Person and Electronic Registration
As mentioned
above, prior to July 2025, company registration in Thailand may be completed
either in person or through an online
system. The main differences between the two methods are as follows:
1. Method of
Application
•
In-Person: The applicant or an
authorized agent attends the Department of Business Development (DBD) in person
to handle the company registration and submit physical documents.
•
Online
System: The applicant submits documents online through DBD Biz Regist without
the need to be present in person.
2. Required
Form of Documents
•
In-Person: Physical company
registration documents are required, with handwritten signatures from the
relevant parties.
•
Online
System: Electronic documents must be uploaded, with handwritten signatures or
electronic signatures (e-Signature) from the relevant parties.
3.
Processing Time
•
In-Person: In general, if all
documents are complete, registration can be completed on the same day or the
following day.
•
Electronic System: Registration can
typically be completed within 1–3 business days, depending on the DBD's review
speed.
4. Fees
•
In-Person: Government fees are
calculated based on the company's registered capital, and are generally the
same as for electronic registration; however, additional costs such as
transportation and photocopying may be incurred.
•
Online System: Government fees are generally the same
as for in-person registration, but additional expenses such as printing and
transportation can be avoided.
5.
Convenience
•
In-Person:
–
Suitable for applicants who are not
familiar with electronic systems.
–
Allows direct communication with DBD
officers, enabling issues to be resolved on the spot.
–
Requires queuing and is
time-consuming.
•
Electronic System:
–
Suitable for remote handling,
without the need to be physically present.
–
Requires handwritten or electronic
signatures from the relevant parties, which may present a technical barrier for
some applicants.
6. Suitable
Applicants
•
In-Person: Suitable for applicants
who prefer the traditional method or who need to communicate directly with DBD
personnel.
•
Electronic System: Suitable for
applicants who are familiar with online system operations and wish to save time
by handling the process remotely.
7.
Additional Requirements for Electronic Registration
•
Registration of a DBD Biz Regist
account is required.
• An electronic signature (e-Signature) is required, typically obtained through ThaID or other authentication systems.
Starry Research |
Thai Company Registration Procedure
I. Thai
Company Registration Procedure
The
government authority responsible for company registration in Thailand is the
Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce.
Company registration applications used
to be submitted either in person at the DBD office or through
the online system (DBD Biz Regist). Since July 2025, in-person registration has been discontinued and replaced entirely
by online registration,
for the convenience of both staff and applicants.
The
following is an overview of the regular
company registration procedure in Thailand:
|
No. |
Step |
Details |
Documents Involved |
|
1 |
Reserve
Company Name |
Prior
to applying for company registration, the company must apply to reserve a
company name through the DBD website (www.reserve.dbd.go.th). Up to three
names (in Thai and English) may be submitted at one time for reservation.
Once a name reservation is approved, the name reservation confirmation notice
must be submitted for the registration of the Memorandum of Association. |
/ / |
|
2 |
Register
Memorandum of Association |
After
completing the name reservation, the company must apply to the DBD to
register the Memorandum of Association (which includes the company name,
business objectives, registered capital, promoter information, etc.). The
promoters must meet the following requirements: 1.
There must be at least two natural person
promoters2.
Each natural person promoter must be at least
12 years old
(for private limited company); 3. Each
promoter must subscribe for at least one share of the company. |
Form
BoJ.1: Application for Registration of a Limited Company Form
BoJ.2: Application for Registration of the Memorandum of Association Business
Objectives Form (Wor. Form) Valid
company name reservation confirmation notice Copies
of ID cards or passports of all promoters Copy
of identification card of the signing notary
(if applicable) |
|
3 |
Hold
Statutory Meeting for Company Incorporation |
1.
The promoters are responsible for arranging the subscription of all shares. 2.
Once all shares have been subscribed, the promoters shall send meeting
notices to all subscribers to convene the statutory meeting for
incorporation. 3.
The statutory meeting of shareholders shall be held to incorporate the
company. The meeting shall discuss the following matters, including:
confirming the list of subscribers, their identities and the number of shares
subscribed; considering matters relating to shares; electing the first board
of directors and determining the authority of director(s); appointing auditors
and determining their remuneration; etc. |
/ / |
|
4 |
Submit
Company Registration Application |
Following
the statutory meeting, the company registration application may be submitted
to the DBD or through the online system (https://edbr.dbd.go.th). When
submitting the company registration application, the following information
must be provided: •
Memorandum of Association •
Evidence of paid-up capital (if applicable, at least 25% of the par value per
share must be paid) •
Name, address, age, nationality, contact number, and ID card number or other
identification number (for foreigners) of each director •
List of directors or number of directors authorized to sign documents on
behalf of the company (director authority) •
Address of the head office / branch, including the household registration
number of the office location, company email, contact number, and website
used for promotion or business operations (if any) •
Name, registration number, and remuneration of the auditor •
Name, address, nationality, occupation, ID card number or other
identification number (for foreigners), and number of shares held for each
shareholder •
Company seal (if required) |
Form
BoJ.1: Application for Registration of a Limited Company Certificate
of Company Registration (Limited Company) Form
BoJ.3: Company Incorporation Registration Form Form
Kor: Director Details Form Form
BoJ.5: List of Shareholders Copy
of notice of statutory meeting Copy
of minutes of statutory meeting Copy
of the Articles of Association Copy
of payment receipt issued by the company to shareholders for paid-up capital
(if applicable) If
a limited company has foreign shareholders holding no more than 50% of
shares, or has no foreign shareholders but a foreigner is the authorized
signatory director, financial evidence issued by a bank must be submitted to
verify the financial status of Thai shareholders. Such document must
correspond to the subscription funds of each shareholder. Location
map of the head office address and a brief map of nearby landmarks Copies
of ID cards of all directors Power
of attorney (if applicable) |
|
5 |
Apply
for Company Seal (If Required) |
Thai
law does not require companies to have a company seal. A company may
therefore decide at its own discretion whether to apply for a company seal,
depending on its needs regarding the authority to sign legal documents (i.e.,
whether affixing the company seal is required for external legal documents to
be valid). If
the company wishes to have a seal, a specimen image of the company seal must
be provided and scanned into a document for submission to the DBD during the
company registration process. The
design of the company seal is flexible and may be circular, oval,
rectangular, or other shapes. The seal shall include the company's name in
Thai and may also include the English name. The company's logo may be placed
at the center of the seal. However,
the use of the company seal must comply with the Articles of Association,
which shall specify whether the seal is binding upon the company and to what
extent. Some companies may stipulate that the signature of one director
together with the company seal is required to bind the company, while others
may stipulate that the director's signature alone is sufficient. |
Scanned
document of the company seal, attached to Form Bor Or Jor.3 (Company
Incorporation Registration Form) |
|
6 |
Completion
of Registration |
Upon
completion of registration, the company's information will be entered into
the DBD system, and the company will acquire legal personality. The following
documents must be retained as company records, as they contain information
pertaining to the incorporated company: •
Certificate of Company Registration •
Company Certificate •
Form Bor or Jor. 2 (Articles of Association) •
Form Bor or Jor. 3 (Company Registration Details) •
Form Bor or Jor. 5 (List of Shareholders) •
Minutes of the Statutory Meeting •
Memorandum of Association |
/ / |
II.
Differences Between In-Person and Electronic Registration
As mentioned
above, prior to July 2025, company registration in Thailand may be completed
either in person or through an online
system. The main differences between the two methods are as follows:
1. Method of
Application
•
In-Person: The applicant or an
authorized agent attends the Department of Business Development (DBD) in person
to handle the company registration and submit physical documents.
•
Online
System: The applicant submits documents online through DBD Biz Regist without
the need to be present in person.
2. Required
Form of Documents
•
In-Person: Physical company
registration documents are required, with handwritten signatures from the
relevant parties.
•
Online
System: Electronic documents must be uploaded, with handwritten signatures or
electronic signatures (e-Signature) from the relevant parties.
3.
Processing Time
•
In-Person: In general, if all
documents are complete, registration can be completed on the same day or the
following day.
•
Electronic System: Registration can
typically be completed within 1–3 business days, depending on the DBD's review
speed.
4. Fees
•
In-Person: Government fees are
calculated based on the company's registered capital, and are generally the
same as for electronic registration; however, additional costs such as
transportation and photocopying may be incurred.
•
Online System: Government fees are generally the same
as for in-person registration, but additional expenses such as printing and
transportation can be avoided.
5.
Convenience
•
In-Person:
–
Suitable for applicants who are not
familiar with electronic systems.
–
Allows direct communication with DBD
officers, enabling issues to be resolved on the spot.
–
Requires queuing and is
time-consuming.
•
Electronic System:
–
Suitable for remote handling,
without the need to be physically present.
–
Requires handwritten or electronic
signatures from the relevant parties, which may present a technical barrier for
some applicants.
6. Suitable
Applicants
•
In-Person: Suitable for applicants
who prefer the traditional method or who need to communicate directly with DBD
personnel.
•
Electronic System: Suitable for
applicants who are familiar with online system operations and wish to save time
by handling the process remotely.
7.
Additional Requirements for Electronic Registration
•
Registration of a DBD Biz Regist
account is required.
•
An electronic signature
(e-Signature) is required, typically obtained through ThaID or other
authentication systems.
