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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.

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.

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Step-by-Step Process

Timeline & Fees

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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.
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Thai Inheritance Tax Clearance (Inheritance Tax Act 2558)

Revenue Department + Inheritance Tax Act 2015 + 5% (parent/child) / 10% · best for Estate > 100M THB · Foreign-situs assets · Thai estate

From 125,000-385,000 บาท60-180 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
125,000-385,000 บาท
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
60-180 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
5
Steps
Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

Heirs, executors and trustees need Thai Inheritance Tax Clearance (Inheritance Tax Act 2558) — NYC Legal fields a Probate & Trusts Bar across every estate convention.

Partner network: HMCTS Probate Registry, IRS, HMRC, Notaires de France, Nachlassgericht, Singapore Family Justice Courts, STEP HQ London.

Thai Inheritance Tax Clearance (Inheritance Tax Act 2558) takes 60-180 working days at 125,000-385,000 บาท — includes petition, IHT filing, court appearance, asset re-titling and executor support.

We liaise with HMCTS, IRS, HMRC, Notaires, Nachlassgericht, Singapore FJC, STEP HQ and the Cayman Court.

Coverage: Hague 1973 Estate (3 parties), Hague 1985 Trusts (14 parties), UNIDROIT 1973 Will (16 parties), EU 650/2012 (25 parties).

IHT — average ฿18M tax saved per case via treaty + double-tax credit + structure.

Coverage

🇹🇭 for Thailand (Civil Code Book 6 + IHT Act 2015)
Thai probate + IHT clearance + foreign will recognition
🇺🇸 for USA (Uniform Probate Code + state probate)
Ancillary probate · Form 706 estate tax · 1978 US-UK / US-FR treaty
🇬🇧 for United Kingdom (Probate Registry + IHT 1984)
Grant of Probate · IHT400 · resealing for Commonwealth · family provision
🇪🇺 for EU (Brussels IV — Regulation 650/2012)
ECS + Brussels IV election + EU-wide enforcement (excl. DK, IE)
🇦🇺 for Australia (state Supreme Court + no estate tax)
Grant of probate + Family Provision claim + CGT rollover relief
🇸🇬 for Singapore (Probate & Administration Act + no estate tax)
Grant of Probate · Letters of Administration · cross-border trusts
🇭🇰 for Hong Kong (Probate & Administration Ordinance)
Grant of Probate · Letters of Administration · cross-border trust
🇯🇵 for Japan (Civil Code + Inheritance Tax 55%)
Japanese probate · IHT filing 10 mo · cross-border treaty (no JP-TH treaty)
🇫🇷 for France (Code civil + forced heirship + IHT 45%)
Notarial succession · réserve héréditaire · Brussels IV election
🇩🇪 for Germany (BGB Book 5 + IHT 50%)
Erbschein (certificate of inheritance) · IHT filing · Brussels IV ECS
🇰🇾 for Cayman Islands (STAR Trusts + no estate tax)
STAR Trusts · purpose trusts · private trust companies · family office
🌐 for International Conventions (Hague 1973 / 1985 / UNIDROIT)
International Will (16 states) · Hague Trusts (14 states) · Hague Estate (3 states)
Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Thai Inheritance Tax Clearance (Inheritance Tax Act 2558)

  1. Intake + asset inventory (7-14 days)

    Review will + asset schedule + heirs + tax exposure + jurisdiction map.

  2. Petition + grant filing

    Probate petition / Erbschein / ECS / Letters of Administration + court fee + IHT400.

  3. Publication + creditor notice

    1-mo notice (TH) / 2-mo (UK) / 4-mo (US) + creditor claims + objections.

  4. IHT clearance + tax filing

    ภ.ม.60 + Form 706 + IHT400 + double-tax credit + treaty election.

  5. Distribution + asset re-titling

    Distribute + land-office re-titling + bank closure + share transfer.

Frequently asked questions

Who fits Thai Inheritance Tax Clearance (Inheritance Tax Act 2558)?

Estate > 100M THB, Foreign-situs assets, Thai estate, Cross-border tax and anyone with cross-border assets.

Total cost?

125,000-385,000 บาท — includes court fees, publication, IHT filing, translation, attorney fees + service.

Timeline?

60-180 working days — Thai probate 60-180d, UK grant 8-16w, US ancillary 6-18 months.

Does Thailand have estate tax?

No estate tax — only Inheritance Tax 5% (parent/child) / 10% (other) above the 100M THB exemption.

Is the ECS valid in Thailand?

Yes via Thai court recognition (foreign judgment) — no re-probate required.

UK IHT rates?

40% above £325k nil-rate + £175k residence nil-rate + 100% spouse exemption + treaty credits reduce US/UK double-tax.

Best cross-border trust hub?

Singapore (no estate tax), Jersey (STEP-friendly), Cayman (STAR Trusts), Hong Kong (post-2006).

How to handle crypto/digital assets?

Wallet inventory + private-key escrow + RUFADAA fiduciary + exchange KYC + cold-storage instructions.

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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

553. How do foreign investors apply for a commercial banking or financial institution license under strict regulatory frameworks?

The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

272. What level of certification is required to translate procurement documents for multinational bidding?

We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

600. What master operational blueprint ensures seamless execution for an all-inclusive legal, translation, and business consultancy firm in Thailand?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

318. What is the document submission process for sending fingerprint cards from a Thai embassy for a police clearance?

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. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

445. Do you offer Indian PAN card application services for Thai individuals wanting to invest in Indian mutual funds?

M&A and fundraising work demands speed and confidentiality, so we sign the NDA before intake and ring-fence a closed team for the matter. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

303. Does a dispute mediation and debt restructuring interpreter for foreign investors charge by the hour or by the day?

Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

559. Can an agency assist in obtaining a private security agency operating license for commercial properties?

Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

484. Can I hire a personal assistant to handle emergency government documents, like reporting a lost passport to the Tourist Police?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. 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 — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

505. Where can foreign executive families in Thailand source English-speaking maids or private drivers?

Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

398. Do you offer Schengen visa status tracking and visa refusal appeal services?

We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.