Business Registration Services


A company registration certificate with an official seal and stamp, representing business registration services

The office provides company incorporation registration services, and handles all types of registration amendments with the Department of Business Development — changing directors and shareholders, capital increase or decrease, and amending the memorandum of association, from incorporation through to company dissolution, handled by an attorney who works on partnership and company law.

What Registration Matters Do You Handle?

All registration matters are filed with theDepartment of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, covering:

  • Company incorporation registration
  • Changes to directors, shareholders, and directors' authority
  • Changes to directors' signatures
  • Company relocation, and adding or removing offices/branches
  • Amendments to the company's articles of association, memorandum of association, and objectives
  • Preparation of the shareholders' list
  • Capital increase and decrease
  • Company dissolution

Who Handles This Area of Work?

Business registration work is handled byKanokporn Hluvijit— a holder of a Master of Laws, who works on partnership and company law, incorporation of companies and limited partnerships, registration amendments, capital increase and decrease, changes of shareholders, and ordinary general meetings. If your business involves foreign investors, the office also offersvisa, work permit, and foreign business licence servicesalongside this work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Minimum Number of Shareholders Required to Register a Company?

Since 7 February 2023, the law has reduced the minimum number of promoters and shareholders of a private limited company from 3 to at least 2 persons, under the amended Civil and Commercial Code.

What Documents or Information Do I Need to Prepare?

In general, you need to prepare two categories of information: information about the company (name, location, registered capital, objectives, and specific articles of association, if any), and information together with identification documents for each promoter, shareholder, and director (name, address, ID card or passport number, and number of shares held). The team will provide a detailed list of what to prepare based on the nature of your business.

How Many Days Does Company Registration Take?

The timeframe mainly depends on how complete the documents and information are. Once the application and documents are correct and complete, the registrar generally takes about 1–2 business days. This may change depending on the registrar's review and any requests for corrections.

Can I Register a Company Online?

Currently, the Department of Business Development (DBD) allows many steps of the application and documents to be filed online through the DBD Biz Regist system, with signatories confirming their identity and signing electronically through supported channels, such as the ThaID application. The available methods may vary depending on the nationality and status of the signatory.

What Are the Costs of Registering a Company?

There are two parts. The first is the official government fees paid to the Department of Business Development (DBD) — the fee for registering the memorandum of association and incorporating the company totals approximately 5,500 THB, plus possible additional fees for certificates or copies of documents as requested (please check the DBD's current rates before filing). The second part is the office's service fee, which for company incorporation registration starts at 8,000 THB (excluding the official government fees above), depending on the complexity of the business structure. Please provide the details so the team can assess it before work begins.

Content updated: July 10, 2026

The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice for any specific case. If you have questions about a particular matter, please consult an attorney.

Consult with an Attorney from the Office

Business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

By attorneys licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage.