Notary Public for Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)

Questions before certification

What is certification of Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for?

Certify SPA signatures or copies as requested. Distinguish notarization from share-transfer instruments, shareholder-register updates and closing conditions.

Does notarizing an SPA transfer the shares immediately?

Do not assume so. Transfers must meet the applicable law, company articles and relevant transfer-document requirements; certification does not replace them.

Which certification steps are needed?

Check the execution version and closing conditions → identify parties and representative authority → sign or present originals for the requested act → handle transfer instruments and company steps separately.

What should I check before an appointment?

The SPA and share-transfer instrument may serve different roles; a notary stamp does not replace transfer formalities. · Initials and counterpart execution depend on the agreed contract; they are not universal notary requirements. · Check transfer restrictions and seller/buyer authority separately from certification.

How are timing and fees assessed?

Send the recipient, country, form and required documents for a free initial enquiry. We confirm scope and a quote after reviewing the documents. Timing depends on the work and relevant authorities; completion dates and acceptance are not guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Does Thailand have notaries public?

Thailand uses Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand for notarial acts within their permitted scope. Acceptance abroad depends on the recipient. Ask which certifier, wording and any additional authentication it requires; notarial certification is not the same as an Apostille.

What documents can a Notarial Services Attorney certify?

Commonly certified items include signatures on powers of attorney, affidavits and statutory declarations, certified true copies of passports and corporate documents, company resolutions and share transfer forms, sponsorship and consent letters, and the identity of a signatory for foreign banks, universities and courts. The attorney certifies the signing act or copy fidelity — not the truth of the content.

Do I have to sign in person?

Yes. The attorney must see the signatory in person together with the original passport or Thai ID before certifying a signature, which is the core safeguard of the service. Remote or scanned signatures cannot be certified. Mobile appointments at your office, condominium lobby or a nearby café are available if you cannot come to ours.

How much does notarial certification cost and how fast is it?

Attorney notarial certification starts at the current official rate per document, with the final price depending on the number of documents, signatories and whether the appointment is mobile or out of hours. The certification itself is completed during the appointment; only the subsequent MFA and embassy steps add working days.

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