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Distributor / Agency Agreement Certification in Thailand
A distributor agreement sets out selling rights, territory and terms between a brand owner and a distributor, and is common in cross-border trade. A notary certifies the signers' signatures, not their commercial rights or sales success.
Certification scope and key checks
If the counterparty is abroad, check which certificate form they want — many companies ask for a notarised signature plus consular and embassy legalisation.
Agreements covering controlled goods such as medicines, food or cosmetics may need separate Thai licences; notarisation does not replace them.
State the governing law and jurisdiction clearly in the contract before notarising the signatures.
Documents to prepare
- Final draft agreement
- ID/passport of the authorised signers, plus a power of attorney if signing for a company
- Company affidavit (DBD or foreign equivalent)
Procedure for this document
- Check signing authority and the draft
- Sign before the notary
- Translate and legalise as the counterparty requires
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
- Must a director sign?
- The signer must have authority under the company affidavit or a power of attorney — check before booking.
- Is an English translation needed?
- If the foreign counterparty requires it, usually as a certified translation.
- Must the agreement be registered?
- Generally no, but controlled goods may need separate licences.
- 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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