No. A branch registration does not amend the registered office — it records an additional location. The MOA amendment requirement applies only to a change of the registered office to a different province (Scenario S.13). A branch office can be located in any province without an MOA amendment, making it faster and simpler than a provincial address change.

A branch is part of the same VAT-registered entity — it is not a separate registrant. However, the company's VAT certificate may need to be updated to reflect the additional business location, and a branch in a different Revenue Department area office jurisdiction may require notification to the relevant area office. We advise on the VAT and tax registration implications based on the branch location as part of the initial review.

Yes — banks can open accounts designated for branch operations. The account is held by the company (not the branch as a separate entity). Banks typically require the updated company affidavit and the DBD branch registration record before opening a branch-designated account. The documentation obtained through this service is what banks will request for this purpose.

There is no statutory limit. Each branch must be separately filed with the DBD and each filing is a separate engagement at the standard package fee. Where multiple branches are opening simultaneously, we can coordinate the filings efficiently. Contact us with details of all intended branch locations and we will advise on the most efficient approach.

This service covers branch offices of Thai limited companies — additional operational locations of an existing Thai company. A representative office is a different structure used by foreign companies to establish a presence in Thailand without incorporating a Thai company; it is governed by separate rules under the Foreign Business Act and requires a different registration process. If you are looking to establish a representative office for a foreign parent company, contact us to confirm the applicable process.