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Business Power of Attorney Certification in Thailand
When a foreign company appoints an agent in Thailand — DBD filings, bank accounts, contracts — the signatory needs authority under its registry extract, and Thai bodies usually want notarisation plus further certification as they specify.
Certification scope and key checks
State the specific matters; broad mandates are often refused.
Attach recent proof of directorship as the recipient requires.
Thai stamp duty applies when used in Thailand.
Documents to prepare
- Draft POA
- Company extract or proof of authority
- Signatory's passport
- Company seal if the articles require it
Procedure for this document
- Check the recipient's requirements
- Sign before a notary
- Further certification as required
- Translate into Thai and pay stamp duty
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
- How many times can it be used?
- It depends on the scope and recipient; some want one per matter.
- Does it expire?
- No general statutory expiry, but recipients may want a fresh one.
- Can one director sign alone?
- It depends on the authority shown in the registry extract.
- 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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