How do I prepare a business operating licence for a BOI or IEAT application, and how long does it take?
The authorities directly involved are Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA.
What to understand before you start collecting documents: the authorities directly involved are Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA. Where it is done: Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce · Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road. We process multi-document sets together and supply an indexed schedule with reference numbers for easy checking. Note: the final decision rests with the receiving authority, so our focus is a complete and accurate document set.
Quick facts
- Authority: Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA
- Where: Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce · Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road
- Timing to allow: Timing depends on the document type and each authority's processing; our team estimates after reviewing your file. Not a guarantee.
- Scope of service: We handle corporate document work — translating company affidavits, DBD filings, financial statements and powers of attorney, plus notarial certification, MFA legalisation and embassy attestation. We do not provide transactional legal opinions or audit services.
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