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Full-stack notarization of Board Resolutions, Shareholders' Resolutions, Written Resolutions (CCC § 1158/1), C
Corporate Resolution & Board Minute Notarization · CCC §§ 1144–1195 · DBD · FBA · HCCH (in force for Thailand 28 February 2027)
Full-stack notarization of Board Resolutions, Shareholders' Resolutions, Written Resolutions (CCC § 1158/1), Certified True Copies of the Minute Book, Articles of Association, Certificate of Incumbency, Specimen Signature cards and Powers of Attorney — issued by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Designed for foreign-bank account opening (HSBC, DBS, OCBC, Citi), M&A and SPA execution, BOI/FBA approvals, cross-border branch registration, Letters Rogatory and any submission to SEC / FCA / MAS / DFSA / SET. Fixed-fee, no backdating, in-person signature only, full compliance review against AoA, FBA, BOI and sector regulators before any seal is affixed.
Board Resolutions and Shareholders' Resolutions are the binding evidence of a company's decisions. For cross-border use — opening an HSBC Singapore account, executing a Delaware SPA, registering a DMCC branch in Dubai, applying for BOI promotion, filing with the SEC or FCA — counterparties and regulators consistently require four notarized + apostilled/legalized documents: (1) a Certified True Copy of the DBD company affidavit no older than 30 days, (2) the specific Board or Shareholders' Resolution, (3) a Power of Attorney with Specimen Signature of each authorized signatory, and (4) Certified True Copies of the Articles and Memorandum of Association.
Common failure modes that trigger rejection: (a) resolutions dated before the director's DBD registration date — the signatory has no authority on the record; (b) Written Resolutions missing one director's signature, voiding the resolution under CCC § 1158/1; (c) failure to meet quorum under the AoA; (d) directors pre-signing the resolution and bringing it to the Notarial Attorney later — a direct violation of Reg. 2546 § 20 which mandates 'in-person' signing; (e) applying for an Apostille when the destination is non-HCCH (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Egypt — full embassy chain required); (f) ignoring FBA — a company with > 49% foreign ownership cannot validly resolve to conduct a List 1–3 activity without an FBL.
Our team combines Notarial Services Attorneys with corporate counsel experienced in M&A and cross-border finance. We perform a five-layer check: (1) AoA / DBD / FBA / BOI compliance audit; (2) bilingual TH/EN drafting on a mirrored two-column template; (3) properly convened meeting or unanimous Written Resolution + in-person signing; (4) Certified True Copy + Signature Witnessing + Apostille/Legalization end-to-end; (5) global return shipping via EMS / FedEx / DHL. All work is covered by lawyer-client privilege, PDPA-compliant, and offered on a strict fixed-fee basis — no contingency fees under Lawyers Council Ethics § 11.
HCCH Apostille has been entering into force in Thailand on 28 February 2027. Thai corporate documents now reach 130 contracting states with a single Apostille — cutting turnaround from 7–21 days to 2–5 business days and costs by 50–70%. Non-HCCH destinations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Indonesia, parts of Egypt) still require the legacy embassy chain. We verify the destination status and the receiving authority's language requirement (EN / AR / VI / ID / ZH) on every engagement before quoting.
Full-stack notarization of Board Resolutions, Shareholders' Resolutions, Written Resolutions (CCC § 1158/1), C
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16,168+ clients · 60+ nationalities
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Apostille vs Embassy Legalization — choosing the right chain
What documents does HSBC Singapore require to open a corporate account for a Thai LLC?
Standard HSBC SG package: (1) Certificate of Incorporation (= DBD company affidavit) — notarized + apostilled; (2) AoA / MoA — notarized + apostilled; (3) Board Resolution approving the account opening and authorized signatories — notarized + apostilled; (4) Certificate of Incumbency listing current directors — notarized; (5) Specimen Signature cards for each authorized signatory — notarized; (6) UBO Declaration for any shareholder holding ≥ 25%. Singapore is a HCCH contracting state, so Apostille (not embassy legalization) applies. We deliver the full six-document set in 5–7 business days for สอบถามค่าบริการทางโทร/LINE/อีเมล.
Should board resolutions be bilingual TH/EN?
Yes — we recommend a two-column TH/EN mirrored layout signed and notarized once. The Minute Book and DBD filings must be in Thai; foreign counterparties require English. A single bilingual instrument saves 30–40% versus producing two separate documents. We never use machine translation (ISO 17100 TEP only); a lawyer reviews every term.
Can a Written Resolution replace a board meeting?
Yes, under CCC § 1158/1 — but it requires UNANIMOUS signatures from every director, not a majority. If even one director refuses to sign, the resolution is void. For boards spread across countries, e-signatures under the Electronic Transactions Act B.E. 2544 are valid, with in-person notarization for Thailand-based directors; overseas directors must notarize and apostille in their own country and ship the signed page back.
How do I authorize an attorney-in-fact to act for the company abroad?
Issue two paired instruments: (1) a Board Resolution authorizing the company to grant a POA, and (2) the POA itself naming the attorney-in-fact, the scope of authority, and a fixed term. Both require Signature Witnessing + Apostille/Legalization. Avoid overly broad 'do all acts' language — many jurisdictions reject it. See /en/poa-specimen-signature-foreigner.
Can a foreign director sign remotely without flying to Thailand?
Yes — choose one of two paths: (a) the foreign director signs in their own country and has the signature notarized + apostilled there, then the original is consolidated into the Thai set; or (b) a Specific POA is granted to another director in Thailand to sign the resolution on the foreign director's behalf (the POA itself must be notarized + apostilled at origin first). We coordinate with notary networks worldwide through IUNA and UINL.
Can a notarized resolution be amended later?
Never alter the original instrument (forgery under Penal § 265). Issue either an Amendment Resolution or a Rescission Resolution, with a new meeting and new notarization. Minor typographical errors can be corrected by a Notice of Correction signed by the original directors and re-notarized, but anything material (amounts, names, scope of authority) requires a fresh meeting.
Are PLC (Public Limited Company) resolutions handled differently?
Yes — PLCs are governed by the Public Limited Companies Act B.E. 2535 §§ 79–107: (1) minutes must be filed with the SEC and SET within the statutory window; (2) material resolutions must be disclosed via the SET Portal within 24 hours; (3) related-party transactions require Audit Committee + Independent Director approval; (4) capital changes require a 3/4 special resolution. Notarization mechanics are identical, but we cross-check disclosure obligations first.
What extra clauses does a BOI-promoted company need in its resolutions?
(1) BOI Promotion Certificate number and date of issue; (2) the BOI activity category code; (3) the privileges being relied on (tax holiday, import duty exemption, land ownership). Resolutions opening a foreign bank account for a BOI company must specify the FCD (Foreign Currency Deposit) account category under the BOT Tor.Tor.3 regulation — see /en/cross-border-banking-fx-aml-compliance-foreigner.
Apostille vs Embassy Legalization — timing and cost?
Apostille (126 HCCH states): MFA 2–3 business days, 200 + สอบถามค่าบริการทางโทรศัพท์ / LINE / อีเมล (standard + express). Embassy legalization (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Egypt, some pre-2566 China filings): MFA 2 days + embassy 3–14 days, embassy สอบถามค่าบริการทางโทรศัพท์ / LINE / อีเมล, with our service สอบถามค่าบริการทางโทรศัพท์ / LINE / อีเมล up to about สอบถามค่าบริการทางโทร/LINE/อีเมล for larger packages.
What if the counterparty rejects our notarized documents?
Send us the rejection notice — common causes: (1) faint notary seal; (2) Apostille older than the receiver's accepted window (often ≤ 6 months); (3) missing local-language sworn translation (e.g. UAE Arabic); (4) missing Certificate of Incumbency; (5) POA scope too narrow or too broad. We re-issue free of charge if the defect is our drafting error, or quote a fair fee if it's a new counterparty requirement.
How does PDPA affect sharing director data with overseas counterparties?
Director information (name, nationality, passport number, address) is Personal Data under PDPA § 6. Cross-border transfer requires (1) a lawful basis under § 24 (contract / legal obligation), (2) explicit consent under § 26 if sensitive data is involved, and (3) the destination must have Adequate Protection or rely on Standard Contractual Clauses. We provide a Privacy Notice and Cross-Border Data Transfer Agreement on every engagement.
Why no contingency fees?
Lawyers Council Code of Ethics § 11 prohibits Thai lawyers from charging fees contingent on case outcomes, including notarial work tied to transactions that may lead to litigation. We invoice fixed fees only, quoted in writing before work begins.
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Send your draft resolution + DBD company affidavit via LINE — receive a Resolution Roadmap + fixed-fee quote within one business day
Short answer: Company documents such as certificates, board resolutions, powers of attorney and financial statements must be signed by the authorised directors shown on the company affidavit, sealed where required, then have the signature certified by a notarial services attorney before consular and embassy legalisation in the order the receiver requires.
Thai legal entities
Foreign companies and branch offices
Tenders, contracts and investment files
1. Verify signing authority against the affidavit
Match director names, the number of required signatories and the seal condition against the latest affidavit; a signature outside those conditions invalidates the whole set.
⏱ Same day
2. Draft the documents and translation
Draft resolutions or powers of attorney with a defined scope, validity period and covered transactions, with names spelled exactly as in the passport.
⏱ 1–2 working days (estimate)
3. Sign before a notarial services attorney
Authorised signatories appear in person with original identity documents so the attorney can certify the signature and the signer's capacity.
⏱ 1 working day (estimate)
4. File for consular legalisation
Submit the certified set to the Department of Consular Affairs through the channel currently offered.
⏱ 1–3 working days (estimate, excluding agency queues)
5. File at the destination embassy and deliver
Submit to the receiving country's embassy or consulate under its own conditions, then deliver with a backup copy for company records.
⏱ 2–10 working days (estimate, varies by mission)
| Criterion | In-house | Our team handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Signing authority check | HR or the company secretary checks it internally | We reconcile the affidavit and seal conditions before printing |
| Resolution and POA drafting | Generic templates that may not match the transaction | Drafted for the actual transaction with wording receivers have accepted |
| Multi-layer filing | Staff make repeated trips between agencies | We run the layers continuously and report status at each one |
| Risk to the closing date | High when a rejection lands near signing day | Screened in advance by a team with more than 15 years in this field |
If you would rather your team not spend days moving files between agencies, we can run the chain from authority check to delivery. Initial consultation is available by phone, LINE or email.
All durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues, and are not a guarantee of any authority's decision.
Sources: กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า (DBD) — บริการข้อมูลนิติบุคคล · กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ · Last reviewed: 2026-08-10
Document and legalization advisers with 15+ years of practice
Before we start, we read your actual documents and confirm the legalization route matches what the receiving authority asks for. During the work we report progress, and after delivery we still answer questions about how to submit the file.
We prepare documents to the requirements of the receiving authority. Any approval decision remains at that authority's discretion.
Send your documents on LINE for a preliminary review, a recommended legalization route and a written quote.
General guidance, not a case-specific determination. Requirements change with agency notices — confirm with the receiving authority before you act.
Sources: กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า กระทรวงพาณิชย์ (DBD) · สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) · กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ · Last reviewed: 2026-08-04
What foreign tax authorities and banks actually ask for, how Thai tax documents are certified for use abroad, and where the process usually stalls.
The basic test in the Revenue Code is presence in Thailand for an aggregate of 180 days in a tax year. How days are counted and how foreign-sourced income is treated follow Revenue Department practice, which has been updated in recent years. Confirm your own position with the Revenue Department or your accountant before filing anything abroad.
It is issued by the Revenue Department and shown to a foreign tax authority to claim relief under a double tax agreement — typically a reduced withholding rate on dividends, interest or royalties. Foreign payers usually want the latest year and sometimes ask for consular legalisation on top. Ask the recipient exactly which form they need.
Usually yes. The receiving body normally wants a certified English translation, and many countries also require legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs followed by their own embassy. The documents seen most often are the residence certificate, tax payment receipts, filed returns and an employer's letter.
For the paperwork, yes. Once the Apostille Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, documents used in another contracting state carry a single apostille instead of a further embassy step. The substance of treaty relief does not change — that still depends on the specific treaty article and the foreign authority's assessment.
Usually the latest company affidavit from the Department of Business Development, the shareholder list, filed financial statements and the relevant board or shareholder resolutions. Where a director signs a statement of fact, a notarial services attorney can authenticate that signature; the document is then translated, certified and put through the legalisation chain the recipient prescribes.
We own the document and certification side — the correct route, in the correct order — and coordinate with your accountant or tax adviser. We do not guarantee any tax authority's decision, and we do not recommend filing before the treaty article has been checked. Have our team review the document set first by phone, LINE or email.
Sources: กรมสรรพากร (The Revenue Department) — ถิ่นที่อยู่ทางภาษีและ อนุสัญญาภาษีซ้อน · กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · HCCH — Apostille Section (สถานะภาคีของไทย) · Last reviewed: 2026-08-11
These are illustrative composites of common corporate document patterns, not individual client records, and not a guarantee of any authority's decision. Durations are approximate working-day ranges.
Illustrative scenarios, not individual client records · Last reviewed 2026-08-09
Cross-border corporate compliance services frequently bundled with resolution notarization
Short answer: Registrars refuse names that clash or breach naming rules, objectives that do not cover the real business, foreign shareholder powers of attorney without a complete certification chain, and incomplete office-address evidence.
We design the shareholding, objectives and foreign-document chain around the licences you will need next — advice first, filing second.
Durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues, and are not a guarantee of any authority's decision.
Sources: กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า (DBD) · สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ · Last reviewed: 2026-08-10
Company documents such as certificates, board resolutions, powers of attorney and financial statements must be signed by the authorised directors shown on the company affidavit, sealed where required, then have the signature certified by a notarial services attorney before consular and embassy legalisation in the order the receiver requires.
If you would rather your team not spend days moving files between agencies, we can run the chain from authority check to delivery. Initial consultation is available by phone, LINE or email.
Durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues and are not a guarantee of any decision.

Statements on this page follow the authorities below. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing. Last reviewed 2026-07-29.
Fees are not published online — ask our team by phone, LINE or email for a scope-based quote.