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Separate incorporation from the VAT application

1. Secure the address: service agreement, consent letter, house registration copy, location map and signboard installation.
2. Reserve the name and incorporate: filed with the DBD; timing depends on complete documents and shareholder signatures.
3. Confirm taxpayer identification: check how the DBD-issued registration number is used for the entity’s tax filings rather than assuming a separate number is required.
4. Check VAT liability and file Por Por 01: confirm whether supplies are taxable or exempt and use the current Revenue Department filing channel.
5. Respond to the Revenue Department: provide requested evidence and arrange access if an inspection is required. Do not present a temporarily staged room as the company’s actual operations.
6. If VAT registration is approved: confirm the effective date, monthly Por Por 30 duties and current deadlines for the filing channel, including nil-return months.

What to send before requesting a quotation

• State whether this is a new entity, an address change or an existing VAT-registered business.
• Describe actual sales, storage, customer visits and any licence or foreign ownership requirements.
• Specify which services you need: address rights, mail forwarding, workspace, incorporation or VAT filing.
• Ask staff to confirm the offered address, usage restrictions, meeting access and document handover arrangements in writing before signing.

The photograph is illustrative; it does not identify an available NYC rental site or prove VAT acceptance.

Frequently asked questions

Does DBD incorporation also register the company for VAT?

No. Incorporation and VAT registration are separate processes. Check taxable activities and registration duties before filing Por Por 01. Having a registered address does not guarantee a Por Por 20 certificate.

What address rights should we check before signing?

Confirm permission to use the premises as the head office, the authority of the consenting party and the receiving authority’s document list. A house-registration book alone does not establish ownership. Address details and premises photographs must reflect actual use.

Does the THB 1.8 million threshold apply to every activity?

The threshold concerns taxable sales or services; those exceeding it must apply within 30 days under Revenue Department rules. Exempt activities and voluntary registration have separate conditions. Verify the business category and current rules with the Revenue Department before filing.

How should the premises be prepared for an inspection?

Supply truthful evidence of occupancy and activity, with maps, photographs and an authorised person to answer requests. Do not stage a room that misrepresents the business. A signboard is supporting evidence, not an approval guarantee.

Will this address secure a bank account or work permit?

Neither is automatic. The bank, employment authority and any sector regulator conduct separate reviews. Check activity evidence, ownership and premises requirements for the specific application before committing to an address.

What should foreign founders disclose?

Describe the activity, shareholder nationalities and ownership structure, and whether the entity is a subsidiary, branch or representative office. An address agreement does not resolve foreign-business restrictions; check licences and exemptions with the DBD.

Does mail handling remove the need to monitor official notices?

No. The company must still track response deadlines. Agree who may receive, open, scan and forward documents, the notification schedule and handover evidence. Mail handling reduces exposure but does not eliminate it.

Who must be notified when the company leaves the address?

Check DBD amendments, VAT registration changes if applicable, and bank, employer and licence records. Different changes have different procedures and deadlines; do not apply a blanket 15-day rule to every move.

What do we send to obtain a quotation?

State whether this is incorporation or relocation, describe activities and VAT status, and list address, mail, workspace or filing support needed. Ask our team for a quotation and written inclusions. Company service fees are not displayed on this website.