DBD Biz Regist: What It Is and How to Register Your Thai Company Online
Registering a company in Thailand no longer involves a queue number or a folder of signed paper. The Department of Business Development (DBD) has moved incorporation onto one digital platform, and the counter option founders relied on for years is closed.
Key Takeaways
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What Is DBD Biz Regist?
DBD Biz Regist is the Department of Business Development’s digital registration system for partnerships and private limited companies. One platform carries name reservation, document preparation, electronic signing, fee payment, and delivery of the registration documents. DBD launched it on 16 January 2025 to replace e-Registration, which had run since 2017 and was switched off on 1 June 2025.
The platform runs around the clock, so filing is no longer tied to counter hours at DBD or a provincial commercial office. Thai founders, foreign investors, and the firms filing for them all work through the same system.
What Changed on 1 July 2026?
DBD stopped accepting walk-in and paper-based applications for establishing new partnerships and limited companies on 1 July 2026. Baker McKenzie’s Bangkok office confirmed in a May 2026 update that incorporation now runs only through DBD Biz Regist.
The shift was less abrupt than it sounds. Online use of DBD’s juristic person registration service reached 89.05% in April 2026, up from 68.15% in September 2025, and 94.59% for new partnership and company registrations alone. Most founders had already moved online, so closing the counters affected a shrinking minority.
| ⚠ Scope note: the rule is narrower than it looks
The online-only requirement covers the establishment of new juristic persons. Baker McKenzie noted in May 2026 that DBD still takes paper applications for corporate amendments, though it caps how many it accepts each day. A full move online for amendments is expected but not yet announced. |
How Is DBD Biz Regist Different From DBD e-Registration?
The old e-Registration was only partly digital: forms were prepared online, but signed documents still had to reach DBD in person or by post. DBD Biz Regist closes that gap.
| Feature | DBD e-Registration (retired) | DBD Biz Regist |
| Document submission | Signed papers delivered in person or by post | Fully online |
| Identity verification | Limited digital verification | ThaID, NDID, or DBD e-Service app |
| Signatures | Wet-ink on delivered documents | Wet-ink or electronic signature |
What Do You Need Before You Start?
Identity verification
Thai nationals verify through ThaID or the National Digital ID (NDID) network; foreign promoters and directors use the DBD e-Service application. Nishimura & Asahi noted the system also recognises a signature certifier, limited to qualified individuals such as Thai Bar Association members, who can certify directors’ signatures.
Company details and documents
- Up to three proposed company names, ranked in order of preference
- Registered office address at province level, plus the business objectives
- Registered capital, number of shares, and par value (minimum THB 5 per share)
- Details of at least two promoters and the shares each subscribes to
- Director details, signing authority, and the appointed auditor
- For companies with foreign shareholders or directors: certified bank statements for the Thai shareholders
| ⚠ Foreign-linked companies: the financial evidence rule tightened
Under DBD Order No. 2/2568, effective 1 January 2026, Thai shareholders in foreign-managed companies must submit three months of certified bank statements showing ownership of the share capital. A balance certificate alone no longer works — the statement has to show a transfer matching the amount and date of the share payment. |
How to Register a Company Through DBD Biz Regist
The sequence below covers a standard Thai private limited company, from start to finish inside the platform.
#1 — Create an account and verify identity
Register on the portal and verify through ThaID, NDID, or the DBD e-Service application. Every signer needs a verified identity, so start early when directors are overseas.
#2 — Reserve the company name
Submit up to three name options in order of preference. Approval takes one to three working days, and the name stays reserved for 30 days, so hold off until the rest is close to ready.
#3 — File the Memorandum of Association (MOA)
The MOA records the name, province of the registered office, objectives, capital and share structure, and the promoters with their subscribed shares. Two promoters have been enough since February 2023.
#4 — Hold the statutory meeting
Shareholders approve the Articles of Association, allocate shares, appoint directors and an auditor, then call for at least 25% of each share’s par value.
#5 — Submit the incorporation application
File within three months of the statutory meeting, uploading supporting documents, including Thai shareholder bank statements where a foreign shareholder or director is involved.
#6 — Sign and pay
Documents take wet-ink or electronic signatures through DBD e-Service or ThaID, and government fees are paid inside the platform.
#7 — Receive the registration documents
Once approved, the company certificate and affidavit arrive electronically. Banks and the Revenue Department will ask for the set.
| The bottom line
Nothing about the legal structure of a Thai company changed on 1 July 2026. Promoters, capital rules, the statutory meeting, and filing deadlines are unchanged. Only the channel changed — and with it the need for every signer to hold a working digital identity before the 30-day name reservation starts running. |
How Long Does DBD Biz Regist Take?
A straightforward incorporation runs about one to two weeks from name reservation to issued certificate. DBD does not promise same-day approval, which is the main trade-off against the old counter route.
Baker McKenzie flagged the reason: incorporation documents still need execution by promoters and directors, and non-Thai signers add time. Counter filing once closed a clean incorporation the same afternoon, so date-sensitive deals need earlier planning.
| Stage | Typical Duration |
| Name reservation and approval | 1–3 working days |
| Document preparation and signing | 2–5 working days, longer with overseas signers |
| DBD review of the incorporation filing | A few working days |
| Straightforward incorporation, end to end | About 1–2 weeks |
How Much Does Registration Cost?
Government fees for a standard private limited company usually total THB 6,000 to THB 8,000 before share certificate stamp duty. DBD sets these by regulation, so they do not shift with the filing channel.
| Item | Government Charge |
| Company name reservation | Free |
| Company registration | THB 5,000 |
| MOA registration | THB 500 plus THB 200 stamp duty |
| Company certificate | THB 100 per copy |
| Company affidavit | About THB 200, charged at THB 40 per item |
| Share certificate stamp duty | 0.1% of paid-up value |
| Company seal | THB 300–500 |
Cost note: these figures are a rough planning guide. Confirm current rates with the Department of Business Development, since fee schedules and stamp duty treatment can change.
What Happens If Your Application Is Rejected?
A rejected filing is rarely a fresh start. DBD officers return comments inside the platform, and the applicant corrects the flagged items and resubmits. The exception is a lapsed name reservation, which must be applied for again.
The recurring causes are predictable:
- A proposed name that clashes with an existing registration or breaches naming rules
- Application details that do not match the filed MOA
- Thai shareholder bank statements showing a balance but no matching transfer
- Identity verification never completed for one of the signers
- An application filed more than three months after the statutory meeting
What To Do After Your Company Is Registered
Incorporation starts several clocks at once, across different agencies:
- Tax registration with the Revenue Department within 60 days of incorporation or of starting operations
- VAT registration within 30 days of turnover passing THB 1.8 million
- Social Security Office registration within 30 days of the first hire
- A corporate bank account, which usually requires a director in person
- The shareholder list filed with DBD within 14 days of each annual general meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
Is walk-in company registration still available in Thailand?
Not for new partnerships and limited companies. DBD stopped accepting walk-in and paper applications for these on 1 July 2026. Corporate amendments still accept paper filings, capped at a limited number each day.
Can foreigners register a company through DBD Biz Regist?
Yes. Foreign promoters and directors verify through the DBD e-Service application and sign electronically. Where a foreign shareholder or authorised director is involved, Thai shareholders must supply three months of certified bank statements under DBD Order No. 2/2568.
Do I need ThaID or Digital ID to use DBD Biz Regist?
Every signer needs a verified digital identity, but not necessarily ThaID. Thai nationals use ThaID or NDID; foreign nationals use the DBD e-Service application instead.
How many founders or shareholders are required to register a company in Thailand?
Two. The minimum dropped from three to two in February 2023, so older guides are out of step. Each share carries a par value of at least THB 5, and shareholders pay at least 25% of it at the statutory meeting.
Can I register a company in Thailand without visiting Thailand in person?
The filing can be completed from abroad, since DBD Biz Regist accepts electronic signatures and issues documents electronically. Opening the corporate bank account afterwards usually still requires a director at the branch.
Filing Through DBD Biz Regist Without the Delays
The platform is faster than the counter it replaced, but unforgiving about detail. An expired name reservation, an MOA that disagrees with the application, or the wrong kind of bank evidence all send the filing back. And each round trip costs days.
Reliance Consulting handles Thai company registration end to end: name reservation, MOA drafting, statutory meeting documents, DBD Biz Regist filing, and the tax and social security registrations that follow.
Have questions or want to get started? Connect with us here.
Sources
- Department of Business Development — official portal and online services — https://www.dbd.go.th/
- DBD Biz Regist — registration portal — https://edbr.dbd.go.th/
- Baker McKenzie — Thailand: DBD Shifts Incorporation Fully Online (29 May 2026), effective date and scope of the online-only rule — https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2026/05/thailand-dbd-shifts-incorporation-fully-online
- The Nation Thailand — DBD to end walk-in registration for new juristic persons from July 1, adoption statistics and 2025 filing volume — https://www.nationthailand.com/news/policy/40066392
- Nishimura & Asahi — DBD to Discontinue Walk-In Registration Services, registration representative and signature certifier roles — https://www.nishimura.com/en/knowledge/publications/20250509-112261
- DBD e-Registration — transition notice for the retired platform — https://eregistration.dbd.go.th/
Disclaimer: This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Registration requirements, fees, and processing times are set by the Department of Business Development and can change. Verify current rules with DBD or a licensed adviser before filing.
Last updated: August 2026
