How long does it take?

Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.

What is included in the fee?

Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.

Do I have to visit the office?

No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.

Will the result be accepted abroad?

Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

How long does drafting take and what is the starting fee?

Standard drafting is delivered in 2–5 business days. Fees start from THB 2,500 for simple agreements, THB 5,000–15,000 for commercial contracts (bilingual Thai–English), drafted by a licensed Thai attorney and reviewed by a senior partner before release.

General Power of Attorney Drafting | From THB 3,500 · 2d

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Service Overview

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience.
Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence.
Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Documents Required

Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)
Copy of national ID or passport, signed and dated as a true copy
Power of attorney (if a representative will handle it) with a 30 THB revenue stamp
Destination details: country, receiving authority, purpose, and required deadline

Step-by-Step Process

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.
2. Our team confirms eligibility, issues a written quote and a guaranteed turnaround.
3. You deliver originals to our office (or book a Bangkok pickup) and pay a 50% deposit.
4. We translate, certify, and submit to the relevant Thai authority in sequence.
5. Final documents are scanned and emailed for your review before physical dispatch.
6. We ship by EMS domestically and DHL/FedEx internationally, with tracking numbers.

Timeline & Fees

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Rush turnaround: 1-3 business days (rush surcharge applies).
Government fees are charged at official rates with no markup.
Domestic EMS at Thailand Post rates; international DHL/FedEx at actual weight-based rates.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.
Name mismatch between document and passport — embassies reject these. Correct it at the district office before translating.
Using a translator without an official seal — MFA and embassies will not accept it; you'll restart the chain.
Skipping MFA legalization before the embassy step — wastes multiple trips and weeks of time.

FAQ

How long does it take?: Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?: Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?: No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?: Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

What is a General Power of Attorney?

Broad authority covering all lawful acts. Primary use cases include บริหารทรัพย์สิน, ดำเนินธุรกิจ. Every draft complies with the Thai Civil & Commercial Code and aligns with international standards (UNCITRAL / ICC) — enforceable both in Thailand and abroad.

Drafting Process

(1) Send your requirements via LINE @nycli or email nyclegal@ilc.ltd. (2) Our lawyers call back within 1 hour for a 15–30 min fact-finding interview. (3) First draft delivered within 2 business days. (4) Unlimited revisions within the original scope. (5) Final delivery in .docx and .pdf. (6) Notary Public certification at our office or via Online Notarization.

Clauses we always include

• Governing Law & Jurisdiction (Thai court or SIAC/ICC arbitration) • Force Majeure covering pandemic, war, cyber-attack • Balanced Limitation of Liability • Tiered Dispute Resolution (Negotiation → Mediation → Arbitration) • Confidentiality surviving termination • Severability to preserve the contract if a clause is void.

Pricing & Timeline

Standard drafts from THB 3,500. Complex matters (value > THB 10M, cross-border, regulated industries) billed at THB 3,500–6,500/hr. Standard turnaround: 2 business days. Rush 24-hour service: +50%.

Why not use a free template?

Free internet templates are typically drafted under foreign law, miss Thai-style Force Majeure, omit Stamp Duty compliance, and rarely survive bank/investor due diligence. Using the wrong template can void the entire contract.

Governing Law Matrix (pick 1 of 5)

• English law · LCIA / English High Court — Sophisticated commercial law; expensive but predictable. • Thai law · Bangkok Civil Court / THAC arbitration — Default for domestic deals; Stamp Duty Act compliant. • Hong Kong law · HKIAC arbitration — Common law, China-facing; awards enforceable in PRC via 2020 Arrangement.

All contracts further reference: CISG 1980 (Thailand is not a contracting state — opt-in/opt-out must be explicit), New York Convention 1958 (arbitration awards enforceable in 172 jurisdictions), Hague Apostille Convention 1961 (in force in Thailand from 15 Dec 2024).

Industry-Specific Clauses we include

• Change-of-Control trigger with termination right • Data Processing Addendum aligned with PDPA + GDPR Article 28 • Most-Favored Customer (MFC) clause with audit right • Earn-out tied to auditable KPIs with dispute escalation • Tax gross-up clause covering 15% withholding tax (TH-foreign payments) • BOI/FBA compliance covenant for foreign-invested entities

4-Tier Pricing Structure

• Standard THB 3,500 · single-language draft in 2 days • Express THB 5,250 · 24 hours • Premium THB 8,750 · bilingual + Notary + Risk Memo • Annual Retainer THB 95,000/yr · up to 50 drafts/reviews + lawyer hotline

5-Step Process

1
Submit requirements — LINE @nycli / nyclegal@ilc.ltd / call +66 83-249-4999
2
Fact-finding interview — Lawyer call-back within 1 hour, 15–30 min consultation
3
First draft — Delivered within 2 business days
4
Revisions — Unlimited within original scope
5
Delivery — .docx + .pdf + usage notes

FAQ

Does the General Power of Attorney need registration?

Not required by law, but Notary Public certification is strongly recommended for credibility and overseas use.

Can it be used overseas?

Yes — bilingual Thai-English with one-stop Notary + Apostille (1961 Hague, effective in Thailand 15 Dec 2024) or MFA Legalization for 27 non-Hague jurisdictions.

Which governing law should we choose?

Depends on the deal: English law · LCIA / English High Court suits domestic Thai matters, Thai law · Bangkok Civil Court / THAC arbitration suits ASEAN cross-border, Hong Kong law · HKIAC arbitration suits large M&A/finance. We analyse for free before recommending.

Arbitration vs court litigation?

Arbitration is faster (avg 14 months vs 36 months in court), confidential, enforceable in 172 countries (New York Convention) — but 2–3× more expensive. For disputes < THB 5M, Thai courts are usually better value.

How many revisions are included?

Unlimited within original scope. Major scope changes are quoted in writing before billing.

Is my data secure?

NDA signed before work begins · AES-256 encrypted storage · PDPA-compliant data destruction · firm carries THB 50M Professional Indemnity Insurance.

If a dispute arises, will your team litigate?

Yes — NYC Legal provides full litigation + arbitration services. Returning clients receive a 15% discount on litigation.

How is stamp duty handled?

We calculate Stamp Duty under the Stamp Duty Act 1937 (B.E. 2480) rate schedule before delivery and advise on payment via the Revenue Department e-Stamp Duty portal.

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