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Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.

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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.

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.

FIRPTA Form 8288 + 8288-A → France 🇫🇷

Notaire + Service de la Publicité Foncière + DGFiP · No FB ban · droits de mutation 5.81% (Ile-de-France) · IFI wealth tax > EUR 1.3M

From THB 18,0007-21 days Thai-side + 14-60 days destination

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Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI

THB 18,000: Starting Fee; Transparent pricing
7-21 days Thai-side + 14-60 days destination: Turnaround; Typical delivery
168: Destinations; Apostille + embassy chain
12+: Years Experience; Since 2013
4.9: Client Rating; From verified cases
6: Steps; Documented workflow

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

To close real estate in France, the FIRPTA Form 8288 + 8288-A must be translated to French (assermenté) and Apostilled — filed with Notaire + Service de la Publicité Foncière + DGFiP (No FB ban · droits de mutation 5.81% (Ile-de-France) · IFI wealth tax > EUR 1.3M).

End-to-end: FIRPTA pre-clearance → title commitment review → escrow setup → POA + Apostille → recording → post-closing tax filing.

France foreign-buyer regime: No FB ban · droits de mutation 5.81% (Ile-de-France) · IFI wealth tax > EUR 1.3M — Notaire mandatory · French assermenté translation · Apostille accepted via MFA Thailand.

Treaty: FR-Thailand DTA 1974 · Document language: French (assermenté).

End-to-end: prepare FIRPTA Form 8288 + 8288-A (10-25 days) → MFA Apostille → French (assermenté) translation → Notaire + Service de la Publicité Foncière + DGFiP.

First-pass acceptance: 96-99%.

Coverage

IRS Form 8288-B — Withholding Certificate

🇫🇷 France

Title Insurance Commitment

🇫🇷 France

Closing Disclosure (CD)

🇫🇷 France

Warranty / Grant / Quitclaim Deed

🇫🇷 France

Cross-Border Escrow Agreement

🇫🇷 France

Specific POA for Real Estate Closing

🇫🇷 France

Source of Funds Letter (AML)

🇫🇷 France

1031 Like-Kind Exchange (Foreign Investor)

🇫🇷 France

Canada NRST/SVT Foreign Buyer Tax Filing

🇫🇷 France

FIRB Approval — Australia Foreign Buyer

🇫🇷 France

ABSD Filing — Singapore Foreign Buyer

🇫🇷 France

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — FIRPTA Form 8288 + 8288-A → France 🇫🇷

Pre-closing planning under destination rules
Plan against No FB ban · droits de mutation 5.81% (Ile-de-France) · IFI wealth tax > EUR 1.3M.
Prepare FIRPTA Form 8288 + 8288-A
10-25 working days at 18,000-45,000 บาท.
French (assermenté) translation
Registrar-listed translator with real-estate/tax glossary.
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
File with Notaire + Service de la Publicité Foncière + DGFiP
e-Filing portal or via destination counsel network.

Frequently asked questions

What foreign-buyer rules does France apply?

No FB ban · droits de mutation 5.81% (Ile-de-France) · IFI wealth tax > EUR 1.3M

Does France accept Thai Apostille?

Yes — MFA Apostille suffices (Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025).

Which treaty applies?

FR-Thailand DTA 1974

Translation language?

French (assermenté), by a translator accepted by the destination authority or the Thai MFA.

Can a foreigner buy residential in France?

Yes — subject to foreign-buyer tax/approval per state.

Estimated total cost?

18,000-45,000 บาท + translation THB 1,500-3,000/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + Notaire + Service de la Publicité Foncière + DGFiP fees.

Timeline?

Document prep 7-21 days + destination approval/closing 14-60 days.

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