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Certificate of Good Standing / Company Standing Certification in Thailand
DBD does not issue a document called a Certificate of Good Standing. Foreign recipients commonly accept a freshly issued company affidavit showing the company is active. Ask whether they accept it or also want tax evidence.
Certification scope and key checks
A DBD affidavit shows legal status, not freedom from tax debt.
For tax evidence, check with the Revenue Department what can be issued.
A notary does not issue company status certificates.
Documents to prepare
- Fresh DBD affidavit
- Latest financial statements, if asked
- Recipient list
Procedure for this document
- Ask which Thai document is accepted
- Order a fresh affidavit
- Translate and certify
- Legalise if required
Overseas use: confirm the recipient’s route
Notarization is not required for every public record, and some uses need no onward legalisation. Confirm whether the recipient needs an original, copy, translation or specific certification before arranging MFA and embassy steps where applicable.
Thailand deposited its accession on 30 June 2026. The Apostille Convention is scheduled to enter into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Do not assume Thai Apostilles are available before then. Even after entry into force, document scope and treaty relations with the destination must be checked.
Questions before booking
- Does DBD issue good standing?
- Not by that name; use the company affidavit.
- Does it show no tax debt?
- No; that needs Revenue Department documents.
- Can a notary issue it?
- No; only certify copies/translations.
- Are MFA and embassy legalisation always needed?
- No. Ask the recipient to confirm the certification, language and onward steps. Notarization, translation and legalisation are distinct; do not perform every step automatically.
- How are fees and timing assessed?
- After reviewing the form, copies, signers, language and onward steps, we provide a quote and indicative schedule before work. Authority queues and outcomes are not guaranteed.
- What should I send before booking?
- Send the record type, destination country, receiving authority and its checklist through a direct contact channel. Redact personal information unnecessary for the initial enquiry.
📚 Official sources and current requirements
Content reviewed 8 October 2026. General information, not case-specific legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the recipient before filing; document acceptance and application outcomes are not guaranteed.
Send the recipient’s checklist before booking
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