Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate)
Department of Business Development (DBD)
- THB 200/page
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 6
- Steps
- Documented workflow
āļāļĩāđāļĄāļē / Source: NYC Online Translation â Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Thai government-document legalisation service for "Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate)" issued by Department of Business Development (DBD). NYC Legal handles the complete chain: sourcing fresh certified copies, certified translation, MFA (Consular Department) legalisation, and either Apostille (for 125 Hague-Convention countries since 15 May 2024) or destination-embassy attestation. Turnaround 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ + embassy queue. In business since 2013, operated by registered notarial-services attorneys and MFA-listed translators.
Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) is issued by Department of Business Development (DBD) and accepted domestically without further step. To be recognised abroad it must run through a legalisation chain because foreign authorities cannot verify Thai officials' seals and signatures directly.
The chain has three tiers: (1) certified translation by MFA-registered translator, (2) MFA Consular Department authentication of the translator's and issuer's signatures, (3) either Apostille (Hague 1961 â 125 countries since 15 May 2024) or destination-embassy attestation. Total turnaround averages 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ + 3-14 working days for the embassy queue where applicable.
Common use cases: Overseas corporate bank account, Foreign branch registration, M&A / joint venture, Cross-border tax filings. NYC Legal frequently handles bundled cases â e.g. birth certificate + house registration + marriage certificate together â at a package rate that saves ~30-40% versus separate filings.
1. Original DBD certificate (âĪ3 months) 2. Director's ID 3. Company seal
4. Power of Attorney (if NYC Legal acts on your behalf) with THB 30 stamp duty and your Thai ID copy. Lost the original? We can re-request from Department of Business Development (DBD) in any district (10-50 THB fee, +1-2 working days).
Translation: NYC Legal has MFA-registered translators for english, chinese, japanese, korean, german, french and 40+ additional languages. Rates from THB 500-1,500 per page depending on complexity.
MFA legalisation fee: THB 200 per page (Regular, 2-3 working days) or THB 400 (Express, same day if submitted before 10:30). NYC Legal handling fee starts THB 800-2,500 per set (includes courier, queueing, tracking). Translation is charged per page.
Approximate timeline: 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ for MFA + translation. Add 3-14 working days for destination-embassy queue where required. Rush delivery via our Bangkok messenger network from THB 200.
2026 note: Since 15 May 2024 Thailand is a full Hague Apostille member. Documents with MFA Apostille are accepted directly in 125+ countries without further embassy step (USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Australia, Hong Kong). Countries still requiring embassy attestation: China (until Feb 2024), Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, etc.
This Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) service connects with: (1) MFA-certified translation (7 languages), (2) Notary Public for additional signature witnessing, (3) Destination-embassy attestation for non-Hague countries, (4) Overseas marriage / divorce registration for civil-status documents.
Example: a Thai client marrying a German national and relocating to Germany needs 4 documents legalised (birth cert, marriage cert, house reg, single-status cert) with German translation + MFA + German Embassy. NYC Legal delivers this as one bundled package, cutting elapsed time by ~40% versus filing individually.
Coverage
How it works â Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate)
- Submit and consult
Send Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) via LINE @nycli with destination country
- Fresh copy request (if needed)
NYC Legal liaises with Department of Business Development (DBD) for current copy
- Certified translation
MFA-registered translator (THB 500-1,500 per page)
- MFA legalisation
Consular Department within 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ
- Apostille or destination embassy
Apostille (125 Hague countries) or embassy 3-14 working days
- Delivery
EMS / Kerry / Grab / pickup at BTS Asok office
Frequently asked questions
Does Company Affidavit (DBD Certificate) need to be the original?
MFA only accepts originals or district-office recertified copies (âĪ6 months old). Self-photocopies or older copies are rejected.
How long does the whole process take?
3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ for MFA + translation stages. Add 3-14 working days for embassy queue if Apostille is not applicable.
Do I need to appear in person?
No â a single Power of Attorney (THB 30 stamp duty) authorises NYC Legal to handle everything, including issuer re-certifications.
Difference between MFA Express and Regular?
Express THB 400/document â same-day return if submitted before 10:30. Regular THB 200/page â 2-3 working days. Regular is recommended for non-urgent cases (saves THB 200/document).
Which countries accept Apostille directly?
The 125 Hague-1961 member states including USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Australia, NZ, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Hong Kong. Non-member countries still require embassy attestation.
Where can I use the legalised document?
With Overseas corporate bank account, Foreign branch registration, M&A / joint venture, Cross-border tax filings. Send us the destination authority's requirement page and we'll verify free before proceeding.
How many translation languages?
7+ MFA-accepted languages including english, chinese, japanese, korean, german, french, arabic and 40+ more.
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311. Can I hire a Korean technical interpreter for a factory audit and foreign staff training in an industrial estate?
For proceedings that go on the record we staff paired interpreters rotating every 20â30 minutes, per international conference practice. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day â you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
357. What are the requirements for an ED visa for foreigners wanting to study the Thai language or Muay Thai long-term?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500â800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature â always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
502. Which accounting software, Xero or QuickBooks, is better suited for newly established foreign companies in Thailand?
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349. Can I hire a Russian interpreter for real estate business negotiations in Phuket or Pattaya on short notice?
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Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
568. What employment tax incentives apply to specialized foreign researchers working in BOI-approved tech parks?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
358. What are the qualifications for foreign experts and investors applying for the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms â handled in one matter file. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
375. Does your agency offer a complete package: BOI application, company registration, Non-B visas, and work permits for foreign experts?
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