Notary Public for Shareholder List (BOJ.5)

Questions before certification

What is certification of Shareholder List (BOJ.5) for?

Certify a BOJ.5 copy when requested. Distinguish the filed shareholder list from the current shareholder register and UBO evidence; it does not prove director authority.

Does BOJ.5 establish UBO by itself?

Not automatically. Check the ownership chain and the recipient’s UBO criteria, especially where corporate shareholders hold through several layers.

Which certification steps are needed?

Obtain the filed list and its reference date → compare the shareholder register and recent transfers → confirm official-extract or copy requirements → translate and certify as requested.

What should I check before an appointment?

BOJ.5 reflects a dated filing; it does not establish that no later transfers occurred. · A registered shareholder and ultimate beneficial owner are not necessarily the same person. · Filing a shareholder list is not registration of a share transfer or proof of director signing conditions.

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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