Why company registrations get rejected — and how to fix it
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.
Reserved name refused
Underlying cause
Too similar to an existing name or uses a restricted word
Prevent before filing
Prepare three alternatives and check restricted terms first
How to fix a rejection
File the next name in your list
Estimated time cost
Adds roughly 1–3 working days (estimate)
Objectives do not cover the actual business
Underlying cause
A generic template was filed unchanged
Prevent before filing
Draft objectives from the business plan and the licences you will need
How to fix a rejection
File an amendment to the objectives
Estimated time cost
Adds roughly 3–10 working days (estimate)
Foreign shareholder power of attorney not accepted
Underlying cause
Missing overseas notarisation and onward certification
Prevent before filing
Plan the certification chain before signing
How to fix a rejection
Re-execute and complete the chain
Estimated time cost
Adds roughly 7–20 working days (estimate)
Office evidence incomplete
Underlying cause
Missing consent letter, house registration copy or map
Prevent before filing
Assemble the premises pack before filing
How to fix a rejection
Submit the documents the registrar lists
Estimated time cost
Adds roughly 1–5 working days (estimate)
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.
Service steps at a glance and the documents you need first
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.
How the work runs
Verify signing authority against the affidavit — Same day
Draft the documents and translation — 1–2 working days (estimate)
Sign before a notarial services attorney — 1 working day (estimate)
File for consular legalisation — 1–3 working days (estimate, excluding agency queues)
File at the destination embassy and deliver — 2–10 working days (estimate, varies by mission)
Documents to prepare first
• A recent company affidavit within the age window your receiver accepts
• Shareholder list and memorandum of association where requested
• Minutes or resolutions stating subject, date and the appointed representative
• ID card or passport of the signing directors
• Company seal, if the affidavit requires it alongside signatures
• Current certificate of incorporation or good standing
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.
Documents used abroad must pass the correct certification chain before submission.
Official sources & further reading
Statements on this page follow the authorities below. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing. Last reviewed 2026-07-29.
Where do I start if I am unsure which certification I need?
Start with three questions: which authority will receive the document, in which country, and by what date. Those answers determine the authentication route, the translation language and the full sequence.
Why are fees not published on the site?
Scope varies widely with document count, language and the consular steps involved, so we quote against the actual work and confirm details by phone, LINE or email before starting.
Do you serve clients outside Bangkok?
Yes — we serve clients nationwide and overseas, receiving documents by post or courier and scheduling signing appointments when in-person attendance is required.
How is personal data in my documents handled?
Documents are used only for the purpose you state, retained for the period professional duties and data-protection law require, and not disclosed to third parties without consent.
