Corporate Secretarial · Scenario S.13
Change Registered Office Address (Different Province)
Moving to a different province is not the same process as moving across town. A company's registered province is stated in its Memorandum of Association — so crossing a provincial boundary requires a special shareholder resolution and an MOA amendment, in addition to the address filing, re-registration at the new provincial DBD office, and parallel updates to the Revenue Department and Social Security Office. UnionSPACE manages every step across all agencies — completed in 10–15 working days.
Why an Inter-Province Move Is a Different Legal Process — Not Just a Longer Form
Thai company law treats the registered province as a constitutional matter — it is stated in Clause 2 of the Memorandum of Association. Moving to a different province therefore amends that clause, which requires the same process as any other MOA amendment: a special resolution approved by a three-quarters majority of shareholders, an MOA amendment filing, and re-registration at the DBD office in the new province.
The filing must be made at the new provincial DBD office, not the current one. The new office issues the updated affidavit. The Revenue Department and Social Security Office registrations must also be transferred to the corresponding offices in the new province — not simply updated in the old ones.
Attempting an inter-province move with only a same-province filing (Bor Or Jor 4) will be rejected by the DBD. The correct process — Bor Or Jor 3 and MOA amendment — requires shareholder approval and takes longer, but it is the only route that produces a legally valid address change. UnionSPACE manages the full process across all agencies within 10–15 working days.
How Much Does an Inter-Province Address Change Cost in Thailand?
Address Change (Different Province)
Fee Breakdown
All-inclusive across all agencies. No hidden charges. No office visits required.
Information & Document Verification
Province assessment, new address review, and premises documentation check
THB 2,000
Shareholder Resolution & MOA Amendment
Special shareholder resolution and MOA Clause 2 amendment — province change
THB 4,500
Printing & Disbursements
Document production and incidentals
THB 500
DBD Filing & Follow-Up
Bor Or Jor 3 submission, inter-office transfer, and updated affidavit from new provincial office
THB 2,500
Revenue Department Filing & Follow-Up
Tax registration transfer and revised VAT certificate in new province
THB 3,500
Social Security Office Filing & Follow-Up
Employer registration transfer and employee record update in new province
THB 3,500
Total Fee. All agencies.
Different Province Address Change
MOA amendment + DBD re-registration + Revenue Department + SSO — all coordinated. 10–15 working days.
Total fee
THB 18,000
Moving within the same province?
No MOA amendment needed — faster and lower cost
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Government fees (DBD filing fees, affidavit pages, Revenue Department reprint charges) are charged at cost and billed separately. Prices shown in Thai Baht (THB) and exclude VAT.
Get Started Talk to UsThe MOA amendment must be approved by a three-quarters special resolution majority before any DBD filing can proceed. We recommend engaging us before fixing a move date so the shareholder resolution can be prepared and executed in time for the filing to be submitted as close to the actual move as possible.
What Is Included in the Different-Province Address Change Package?
MOA amendment through full agency update — all coordinated in one engagement
Standard Package
Address Change (Different Province)Fixed fee THB 18,000 |
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| Province change assessment (same vs different province confirmation) | |
| New address review and DBD format compliance check | |
| Premises documentation review (lease or consent letter) | |
| Special shareholder resolution drafting — MOA amendment approval | |
| MOA Clause 2 amendment drafting — new province | |
| Shareholder execution coordination | |
| DBD Bor Or Jor 3 preparation and submission | |
| Inter-office transfer coordination (current to new provincial DBD) | |
| DBD officer liaison and query management | |
| Updated company affidavit (issued by new provincial DBD) — digital delivery | |
| Revenue Department registration transfer and revised VAT certificate | |
| Social Security Office employer and employee record transfer | |
| Certified hard copy affidavit (on request) | At cost |
Prices are fixed and transparent. Shown in Thai Baht (THB) and exclude VAT. Government fees for DBD filing, affidavit pages, and agency reprint charges are charged at cost.
Three Differences Between a Same-Province and a Different-Province Move
Each difference adds a step to the process — and a reason to engage early
MOA Amendment Required
A same-province move requires only a Bor Or Jor 4 board resolution filing. A different-province move requires an MOA amendment — because the registered province is stated in Clause 2 of the Memorandum of Association. That amendment requires a special shareholder resolution (three-quarters majority), adds to the timeline, and must be completed before the DBD filing can be submitted.
Re-Registration at the New Provincial DBD
For an inter-province move, the filing is made at the DBD office in the new province — not the current one. The new office conducts its own review, issues the updated affidavit, and becomes the company's filing office going forward. The Revenue Department and SSO registrations must also be transferred to the corresponding offices in the new province, not simply updated in the old ones.
Longer Timeline
A same-province change takes 7–10 working days. A different-province change takes 10–15 working days — the additional time reflects the MOA amendment, shareholder execution, and the inter-office transfer process at the DBD. Engaging us before the move date is fixed ensures the documentation is ready and the filing can be submitted immediately after the company physically relocates.
From province assessment to updated affidavit and agency records — what happens at each stage
How We Handle an Inter-Province Address Change in Thailand
Province Assessment & Document Review
We confirm that the move crosses a provincial boundary — distinguishing moves from Bangkok to neighbouring provinces from moves within Bangkok — and identify the correct filing process accordingly. We review the new address format, check the premises documentation, and confirm the shareholding structure to establish whether the special resolution threshold can be met before any documentation is prepared.
An inter-province move filed using the same-province process (Bor Or Jor 4 only, without MOA amendment) will be rejected by the DBD. We confirm the correct procedure at the outset to avoid wasted time and cost on documents that cannot be accepted.
Special Shareholder Resolution & MOA Amendment Drafting
We draft the special shareholder resolution approving the province change and the MOA amendment updating Clause 2 to reflect the new province. Both documents are sent for review before shareholder execution is coordinated. The resolution must pass the three-quarters majority threshold — we confirm this is achievable from the shareholding structure before the meeting is convened.
The resolution and MOA amendment must be executed and dated before the DBD filing can be submitted. We prepare both documents in parallel to minimise the elapsed time between the decision to move and the completed filing at the new provincial DBD office.
DBD Bor Or Jor 3 Filing & Provincial Re-Registration
We prepare and submit the Bor Or Jor 3 form and the MOA amendment to the DBD office in the new province. We manage the inter-office transfer process — the current DBD office must release the company's file to the new provincial office before the registration can be completed — and liaise with both offices until the updated affidavit is issued by the new provincial DBD.
The updated affidavit is issued by the new provincial DBD office — not the old one — and reflects the new registered address and province. This is the operative document for all external purposes from the date of issuance. We deliver it digitally on the day it is issued.
Revenue Department & SSO Registration Transfers
We notify the Revenue Department office in the new province to transfer the company's tax registration — updating the tax records and issuing a revised VAT certificate reflecting the new address. We separately transfer the employer registration and employee records to the Social Security Office in the new province. Both run in parallel after DBD re-registration is confirmed.
For an inter-province move, these updates must be made at the agencies in the new province — not the old ones. A company that submits a change-of-address notification to its old Revenue Department area office will not have its records correctly updated for the new province. We manage both transfers to the correct offices.
- Resolution and MOA drafting: 3–6 working days.
- DBD processing and affidavit issuance: 5–9 working days.
- Total end-to-end: 10–15 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions — Inter-Province Address Changes in Thailand
Answers to the questions we are asked most often
A company's registered province is stated in Clause 2 of its Memorandum of Association — a fundamental constitutional document. Moving to a different province changes that clause, which requires an MOA amendment. An MOA amendment requires a special shareholder resolution with a three-quarters majority, in addition to the standard address change filing. A same-province move does not affect the MOA and requires only a Bor Or Jor 4 board resolution filing.
Because the change amends the MOA, a special resolution is required — a three-quarters majority of votes cast at a meeting at which at least half of the total issued shares are represented. An ordinary board resolution or simple majority shareholder resolution is not sufficient. The DBD will reject an MOA amendment that has not been approved by the correct special resolution majority.
Yes. Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon are each separate provinces for DBD purposes — even though they are geographically adjacent. A move from Bangkok to any of these requires the inter-province process: MOA amendment, special shareholder resolution, and re-registration at the new provincial DBD office. Only moves within Bangkok itself are same-province changes.
Yes — and the transfer must be made to the Revenue Department area office with jurisdiction over the new address, not the old one. Submitting a change-of-address notification to the current area office does not complete the transfer for a different-province move. The VAT certificate (PP.20) and tax registration must be updated to reflect both the new address and the new area office. UnionSPACE manages the correct transfer process and confirms receipt of the updated certificate.
The updated affidavit is issued by the DBD office in the new province — not the current one. The new office becomes the company's filing office going forward: all subsequent filings (director changes, AGM submissions, annual financial statements) are submitted to the new provincial DBD office. We manage the inter-office transfer process and coordinate with both offices until the new affidavit is issued and delivered.
A same-province move (Scenario S.12) requires only a board resolution and Bor Or Jor 4 filing — no MOA amendment, no special shareholder resolution, and the affidavit is issued by the existing local DBD office. It costs THB 16,500 and takes 7–10 working days. A different-province move requires a special shareholder resolution, an MOA Clause 2 amendment, Bor Or Jor 3 filing, and re-registration at the new provincial DBD office. It costs THB 18,000 and takes 10–15 working days. If you are unsure which applies to your move, contact us and we will confirm.
Related Corporate Secretarial Services
Change Registered Address (Same Province)
Within Bangkok or within the same province — no MOA amendment required. THB 16,500
Change Company Objectives
MOA amendment for business objectives — shareholder resolution and DBD filing. THB 9,000
Change Company Name
Name reservation, MOA amendment, DBD filing, and updated affidavit. THB 9,000
Appoint a New Director
Resolutions, Bor Or Jor 5 DBD filing, and updated affidavit. THB 9,000
Cancel VAT Registration
VAT deregistration — application, Revenue Department filing, and cancellation confirmation. THB 9,500
Accounting & Tax Reporting
Monthly compliance — VAT, withholding tax, and financial statements. From THB 8,500/month
MOA Amendment Required — Engage Before the Move Date Is Fixed
A Different-Province Move Is a Different Legal Process
A Bor Or Jor 4 form is not enough. A board resolution is not enough. An inter-province move requires a special shareholder resolution, an MOA amendment, and re-registration at the new provincial DBD. None of these can be done on the day you move — they must be prepared in advance.
THB 18,000 — all agencies included. MOA amendment, DBD, Revenue Department & SSO. 10–15 working days.
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