Corporate Secretarial · Scenario S.1
Appoint a New Director to Your Thai Limited Company
A director's authority to sign documents, bind the company, and represent it before banks and government agencies does not exist until the DBD registration is complete. UnionSPACE prepares the resolutions, files the statutory Bor Or Jor 5, and delivers an updated company affidavit — so the appointment is legally effective, properly documented, and completed within the 14-day statutory deadline.
Why Director Appointments Must Be Registered with the DBD
Under Thai law, a board or shareholder resolution appointing a new director is an internal act only. The director's authority to represent the company externally — to sign contracts, operate bank accounts, or submit government applications — becomes legally recognised only once the appointment is registered with the Department of Business Development and a new company affidavit is issued.
The statutory filing deadline is 14 days from the date of the resolution. Directors who sign documents before the DBD filing is processed do so without formal legal standing — creating uncertainty over every contract, mandate, and submission executed during that gap. This is a common and entirely avoidable compliance risk.
UnionSPACE's process is designed to move from instruction to completed affidavit within 7–10 working days — comfortably within the statutory window, with no need for you to visit any government office.
How Much Does It Cost to Appoint a New Director in Thailand?
Director Appointment
Fee Breakdown
All-inclusive. No hidden charges. No government office visits required.
Information & Document Verification
Review of current DBD register, director details, and signing authority implications
THB 2,000
Resolution & Director Consent Drafting
Shareholder resolution, board resolution (if required), and director consent letter
THB 2,500
Printing & Disbursements
Document production and incidentals
THB 500
DBD Bor Or Jor 5 Filing & Follow-Up
Statutory form submission, DBD liaison, and updated company affidavit collection
THB 4,000
Total Fee. Everything included.
Standard Director Appointment
One director. Completed in 7–10 working days from receipt of required information
Total fee
THB 9,000
Multiple Directors (simultaneous)
Single resolution and single Bor Or Jor 5 filing — more efficient, adjusted pricing
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Government fees for updated company affidavit pages are charged at cost and billed separately. Prices shown in Thai Baht (THB) and exclude VAT.
Get Started Talk to UsThe statutory deadline for filing a director appointment with the DBD is 14 days from the resolution date. Late filing may result in fines. We recommend engaging us as soon as the decision to appoint is made. DBD processing times can extend during peak compliance periods (February–May).
What Is Included in the Director Appointment Package?
Every deliverable your company needs — and nothing you do not
Standard Package
Director AppointmentFixed fee THB 9,000 |
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| Company profile & DBD register review | |
| New director personal details verification | |
| Signing authority structure confirmation | |
| Shareholder resolution drafting | |
| Board resolution drafting (where required by Articles) | |
| Director consent letter drafting & execution coordination | |
| Bor Or Jor 5 statutory form preparation | |
| DBD filing & officer liaison | |
| DBD acknowledgement receipt | |
| Updated company affidavit — digital delivery | |
| Certified hard copy affidavit (on request) | At cost |
| Work Permit eligibility review (foreign directors) |
Prices are fixed and transparent. Shown in Thai Baht (THB) and exclude VAT. Government fees for additional affidavit pages are charged at cost.
Three Things to Confirm Before Appointing a New Director
We review each of these with you before drafting any documentation
Signing Authority
Appointing a director does not automatically confer signing authority. This must be explicitly defined in the resolution and the DBD filing. Decide upfront: sole signatory, joint with another director, or no signing authority at all.
Foreign Directors
No nationality restriction exists at the director level. However, if the incoming director requires a Work Permit, or if the company holds an FBL or BOI promotion, additional compliance checks are required before filing.
Multiple Appointments
Appointing two or more directors simultaneously? A single resolution and single Bor Or Jor 5 filing covers all. More efficient, no additional DBD fee, and adjusted professional fees apply. Contact us for a quote.
From instruction to updated affidavit — what happens at each stage
How We Handle a Director Appointment in Thailand
Company Profile & DBD Register Review
Before drafting anything, we retrieve your current DBD registration — existing directors, signing authority structure, and share composition. This confirms whether the appointment has implications for your Foreign Business Licence, BOI status, or Work Permit headcount, and determines whether a shareholder resolution, board resolution, or both are required under your Articles of Association.
This step is what separates a precise, compliant filing from a generic document. We do not proceed to drafting until we have a complete picture of your company's current legal position.
Information & Document Verification
We collect the incoming director's personal details exactly as they must appear on the statutory filing — full legal name, nationality, date of birth, residential address, and passport or Thai ID number. These must match the identity document without discrepancy; any mismatch causes the DBD to reject the submission and restart the process.
For foreign directors based overseas, we coordinate document collection digitally. Signed PDFs are accepted by the DBD in the majority of cases. Where original signatures are required, we advise on the most practical notarisation approach.
Resolution Drafting & Director Consent
We prepare the shareholder resolution (required by statute for all director appointments), any board resolution required under your Articles, and the director consent letter — a separate document which the incoming director must sign personally to confirm their acceptance of the appointment.
Draft resolutions are sent to you for review before finalisation. This is the stage at which signing authority is confirmed in writing — ensuring the DBD filing and resulting affidavit reflect exactly what the company intends.
Bor Or Jor 5 Filing & Updated Affidavit Delivery
We complete the statutory Bor Or Jor 5 form with all supporting documentation and submit the full package to the DBD. We manage all DBD liaison, respond to any officer queries, and collect the updated company affidavit once the filing is accepted.
The updated affidavit — showing the new director and their signing authority — is delivered digitally within the same working day it is issued by the DBD. This is the document your bank, counterparties, and government agencies will require as proof of directorship.
- Typical end-to-end timeline: 7–10 working days from receipt of required information.
Frequently Asked Questions — Appointing a Director in Thailand
Answers to the questions we are asked most often
Yes — there is no nationality restriction on who may serve as a director of a Thai limited company. Foreign directors are appointed routinely. Practical considerations arise separately: if the incoming director requires a Work Permit, the company must satisfy registered capital, Thai employee headcount, and tax payment thresholds. If the company holds an FBL or BOI promotion, we review the implications before filing.
A new director may sign internal company documents from the effective date stated in the resolution. External authority — signing contracts, operating bank accounts, submitting to government agencies — is only fully recognised once the DBD filing is processed and the updated affidavit is issued. Banks will not accept documents signed by a director who does not appear on the current affidavit. This is why completing the DBD filing promptly is critical.
Bor Or Jor 5 (บอจ.5) is the statutory DBD form prescribed for notifying changes to a company's list of directors. It must be filed within 14 days of the resolution. The form records the incoming director's details as they will appear on the public register and triggers the issuance of an updated company affidavit. Errors or detail mismatches cause the DBD to reject the filing — which is why we verify all information before any document is prepared.
No. Signing authority is defined separately from directorship in Thailand and must be explicitly stated in the resolution and the DBD filing. Options include sole signing authority, joint authority with one or more other directors, or no signing authority. The resulting affidavit describes exactly who can sign and on what terms. We confirm the intended arrangement with you before drafting any document.
Thai law requires director changes to be filed with the DBD within 14 days of the resolution. Late filing may result in fines for the company's directors and will cause the DBD to query the submission. While the DBD does process late filings, any period between the resolution and the completed DBD registration creates legal uncertainty over documents signed by the new director during that gap. We recommend engaging us as soon as the appointment decision is made.
Yes — a single shareholder resolution and a single Bor Or Jor 5 filing can cover the simultaneous appointment of multiple directors. This is more efficient and cost-effective than filing separately for each appointment, and there is no additional DBD filing fee for including multiple directors in one submission. Contact us with details of all incoming directors and we will provide an adjusted quote.
Related Corporate Secretarial Services
Remove a Director
Resignation or removal — resolution, Bor Or Jor 5, and updated affidavit. THB 9,000
Change Director Signing Authority
Amend who signs and on what terms — without changing the board composition. THB 9,000
Change of Shareholder
Share transfer, updated register, and company affidavit. From THB 8,000
Work Permit Application
For foreign directors who also require a Thai Work Permit. From THB 38,000
Non-B Visa Application
Non-Immigrant B Visa for foreign directors and executives. From THB 42,000
Accounting & Tax Reporting
Monthly compliance — VAT, withholding tax, and financial statements. From THB 8,500/month
14-Day Statutory Deadline
Act Within the Window — File Before the Deadline
Thai law requires director changes to be filed with the DBD within 14 days of the resolution. The sooner you engage us, the more time we have to verify documents, draft accurately, and file without pressure.
THB 9,000 — all-inclusive. No office visits. 7–10 working days.
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