Legal & Notarial Services in Phuket — designed for international clients.
Each service is delivered by a registered Lawyers Council notarial attorney or a certified translator, with fixed pricing quoted before any work begins.
Notary Public in Phuket — English Service for Expats & International Documents
Thailand does not have civil-law notaries like Europe; instead, a Notarial Services Attorney registered under the 2008 Lawyers Council regulation performs the same function for international documents. Our team in Phuket notarizes signatures, certifies true copies, administers oaths, and authenticates documents in English for use in the US, UK, EU, Australia, Singapore, UAE, and 100+ jurisdictions.
Certified Translation in Phuket — NAATI, MoJ-Listed, Sworn Translators (40+ Languages)
Most rejection of translated documents at embassies, immigration, or land offices is caused by an unqualified translator's stamp. We provide three certification tiers — Translator's Certificate, Notarized Translation, and MFA/Embassy-Legalized Translation — across 40+ languages, with first-submission acceptance rates above 99%.
MFA & Embassy Legalization in Phuket — Document Authentication for International Use
Most Thai-issued documents (birth, marriage, education, corporate) need authentication before they are accepted abroad. The chain is: Notary or Issuing Authority → Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chaengwattana, Bangkok) → Destination Embassy. From late 2026 the embassy step is replaced by a single Apostille for Hague Convention members. We run all routes from Phuket so you don't lose 3–5 days in Bangkok.
Marriage Registration in Phuket for Foreigners — Affidavit, Translation, Amphur Booking
A Thai-foreigner marriage in Phuket is a legal civil registration at any District Office (Amphur), with the marriage certificate accepted worldwide once translated and legalized. The complete process takes 5–10 working days end-to-end. We handle every step — embassy paperwork in Bangkok, MFA legalization, translation, amphur booking, and post-marriage authentication for use in your home country.
Long-Term Thailand Visas in Phuket — LTR, DTV, Thailand Privilege, Retirement O/O-A
Thailand has launched five major long-term visa categories since 2022: LTR (10 years), DTV (5 years), Thailand Privilege (5–20 years), Retirement Non-O/O-A/O-X, and the BOI Smart Visa (4 years). Each fits a different profile — wealth, income, profession, age, remote-work — and the choice has major tax and lifestyle consequences. Our Phuket team specializes in choosing the right route and submitting a clean application that gets approved without re-submission.
Thai Police Clearance for Expats in Phuket — International Background Check
A Thai Police Clearance Certificate is required by US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and most European immigration authorities for anyone who has lived in Thailand 6+ months. The certificate is only issued by Royal Thai Police HQ in Bangkok — but you don't have to go there. We do fingerprints with you in Phuket, dispatch the file to our Bangkok team, and deliver the legalized certificate to your address.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — 5-Year Multi-Entry Visa Processed from Phuket
The DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) is a 5-year multi-entry visa introduced July 2024 allowing 180-day stays per entry, extendable once. Two main tracks: Workcation (remote workers/freelancers with foreign employer or portfolio + THB 500k funds) and Soft Power (Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical treatment, sports training, seminars). We prepare the entire dossier in Phuket, translate & notarize supporting docs, and file through the correct e-Visa portal or embassy for your nationality.
Power of Attorney + Apostille from Phuket — One-Stop Cross-Border POA Service
From 28 February 2027 Thailand becomes a full Hague Apostille member — meaning a single MFA-issued apostille replaces embassy legalization for 130 Contracting Parties. We offer 4 tiers (Essential / Standard / Premium / Enterprise) that bundle drafting, English/Thai bilingual formatting, notarization by a Lawyers Council registered Notarial Services Attorney, MFA legalization, and DHL Express delivery. Used weekly by expats selling property abroad, corporate signatories, and estate executors.
Thailand Work Permit for Foreigners — Filed from Phuket, End-to-End
A Thailand Work Permit requires 3 coordinated steps: (1) Non-B visa from a Thai embassy abroad OR change-of-status inside Thailand, (2) Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour at your business address, (3) 1-year Extension of Stay from Immigration. Employer must show THB 2M paid-up capital per foreigner + 4 Thai employees per foreign hire (BOI/US Treaty exempt). We handle all 3 steps from Phuket with fixed pricing and a full compliance calendar (TM.30, 90-day, work permit renewal, tax filings).
Sworn Translation for EU Countries — Traducteur Assermenté, Beeidigter Übersetzer, Traduttore Giurato
Most EU countries only accept translations from a translator sworn (assermenté / beeidigt / giurato / jurado / beëdigd) by a court in that country. A Bangkok certified translation is NOT enough for the French mairie, the German Standesamt, or the Italian comune. We coordinate the full chain: Thai document → MFA legalization → apostille (from 28 February 2027) → sworn translation by an in-country registered translator → delivery to the destination authority. Used weekly for Thai-EU marriages, spousal visas (Ehegattennachzug, PACS, ricongiungimento), foreign birth registration, and property transactions.
Thai Company Registration for Foreigners — Phuket Corporate Formation
A Thai Limited Company (Co., Ltd.) needs 2+ shareholders, THB 2M paid-up capital per foreign work permit, 51% Thai ownership unless BOI/FBL/US Treaty exempt, and DBD registration in the province of the head office. We handle the full stack from Phuket: MOA + AOA drafting, DBD filing at Phuket DBD, VAT + SSO registration, corporate bank account opening (Kasikorn/SCB/Bangkok Bank), and work permit-ready capital certification — 10-14 business days end-to-end.
TM.30 & 90-Day Reporting for Foreigners in Phuket — Compliance Done For You
Every foreigner in Thailand has 2 mandatory reporting duties: (1) TM.30 — landlord/hotel must notify Immigration within 24 hours of your arrival at any address; (2) TM.47 90-Day — you must report your current address every 90 days if staying continuously. Add a Re-Entry Permit (single or multiple) before leaving to protect your visa. Fines run THB 800-2,000 per late filing and can void a visa extension. We manage all three on a fixed monthly retainer from Phuket, with calendar reminders synced to your device.
Thai Will & Cross-Border Inheritance for Expats in Phuket
Foreigners holding Thai assets (condo, land via company, Thai bank account, vehicles) need a Thai will separate from any home-country will. A bilingual Thai will covers only Thai-situs assets, appoints a Thai executor, uses 2 witnesses under CCC §1656, and is filed with the Phuket Provincial Court on death. Without it, assets freeze for 12-24 months during intestate probate and default to Thai intestacy rules (spouse + parents + children in specific shares). Home-country wills are recognised but slower and require probate certification + translation.
Phuket Property Conveyancing for Foreign Buyers — Due Diligence to Land Office
Buying a Phuket condo or villa as a foreigner needs 6 defended steps: (1) title search at Phuket Land Office to verify Chanote + no encumbrance, (2) foreign quota check (49% cap for condos), (3) sales & purchase agreement with escrow clause, (4) foreign exchange transaction (FET) inward remittance from abroad, (5) transfer day at Land Office with tax + transfer fee settlement, (6) juristic person handover. We handle all 6 for a fixed 1-1.5% fee capped at THB 150,000. Villas on Thai land require additional company or 30-year lease structuring — we do both.
SMART Visa Thailand — 4-Year Talent / Investor / Executive / Startup Route
SMART Visa is a 4-year BOI-issued residence granted to foreigners in Thailand's S-Curve industries. Five sub-types: T (Talent, salary >=THB 200k + PhD/15y), I (Investor, >=THB 20M), E (Executive, salary >=THB 200k + senior role), S (Startup, THB 600k deposit + DEPA/NIA endorsement), O (Dependent — spouse/child, free, work-authorised). No separate Work Permit; annual (not 90-day) reporting; OSS one-stop service in Bangkok.
Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-O 50+) — Filed from Phuket
Thailand offers three retirement visas for 50+ foreigners. Non-O: lowest government cost, converted in-country from tourist entry, THB 800k in a Thai bank for 2+ months OR THB 65k/month pension. O-A: 1-year multi-entry from a Thai embassy abroad, requires Thai-recognised health insurance (USD 100k coverage). O-X: 10-year visa for 20 nationalities, THB 3M deposit or THB 1.8M + THB 1.2M annual income, health insurance required. All three need annual 90-day reports, TM.30 on every re-entry, and a re-entry permit before departure. LTR-WP is often better than O-A for wealthy retirees.
Thai Bank Account for Foreigners — Escorted Opening in Phuket
Foreigners can open a Thai bank account with (1) a valid long-stay visa, (2) a residence certificate from Immigration OR your embassy, (3) a Thai phone number, and (4) proof of address. Bangkok Bank is the most tourist-friendly; Kasikorn (KBank) has the best mobile app; SCB has the widest branch network in Phuket; Krungthai is required if you'll receive government payments (LTR tax filing, BOI). Tourist / Visa Exempt applicants can still open accounts at specific branches for a THB 5,000-10,000 minimum deposit but face restricted online banking. LTR and BOI visa holders get expedited opening.
BOI Application (Thailand Board of Investment) — Full-Stack Filing
BOI (Board of Investment) promotion is Thailand's premium incentive scheme. Benefits: (1) 100% foreign ownership even in normally-restricted sectors, (2) corporate income tax holiday 3-8 years (Category A1/A2/A3), (3) machinery + raw material import duty exemption, (4) land ownership right, (5) expedited work permits via One-Stop Service, (6) SMART Visa access for staff. Application takes 90-120 days. Requires minimum THB 1M investment (some categories 3M+), a compliant Business Plan, and the right activity code. We handle the full stack: activity code selection, financial modelling, BOI dossier, hearing preparation, and post-approval compliance (BOI Section 22 report, income tax exemption certificate).
Thai Driving Licence for Foreigners — Phuket DLT Escorted Route
Foreigners on long-stay visas (DTV, Non-B, O, O-A, LTR, SMART, Ed) can apply for a Thai driving licence at the Phuket DLT in Kathu. Two-year temporary licence first, upgraded to 5-year on renewal. If you hold a valid home-country or International Driving Permit, you skip the theory test and get a straight conversion. Without one, you take a computer-based theory test (available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, German, French) and a practical driving test. Motorcycle and car are separate licences. Full document pack: passport, visa, TM.30, residence certificate, medical certificate, translated home licence.
Marry Abroad from Thailand — Document Prep for 20+ Destination Countries
Marrying outside Thailand requires: (1) Single Status Certificate from your Amphur, (2) MFA legalisation OR Apostille (available 28 Feb 2027 under Hague Convention), (3) sworn/certified translation into the destination country's court-accepted language, (4) embassy pre-clearance where required (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Taiwan), (5) post-wedding filing of Kor.Ror.22 at your Amphur so the marriage is recognised in Thailand. We coordinate all five steps from Phuket, ship documents via DHL, and interface with your destination registrar in the local language.
Expat Relocation to Phuket — Turnkey Package (Visa + Housing + Bank + School)
Our relocation package bundles the eight things every expat family needs on arrival in Phuket into a single 30-45 day project with one accountable project manager: visa (DTV/LTR/Retirement/Non-B), TM.30 registration, bank account (Bangkok Bank / Kasikorn), Thai driving licence conversion at Kathu DLT, international school placement (UWCT, HeadStart, BISP, QSI), long-term rental (Cherngtalay / Rawai / Kata), health insurance introduction, and Kor.Ror.22 filing if you married abroad. Three tiers: Individual (THB 85k), Couple (THB 125k), Family with children (THB 185k).
Notary E-Signature Witnessing — DocuSign, Adobe Sign, eIDAS QES (Phuket)
Foreign counterparties increasingly demand notary-witnessed e-signatures for high-value cross-border deals. We provide in-person or video-witnessed signing on DocuSign / Adobe Sign / DropboxSign / eIDAS Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) platforms, then issue a Thai Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) certificate that identifies the signer, confirms the signing session, and attaches to the executed PDF. Suitable for SAFE notes, share purchase agreements, cross-border loan documents, IP assignments, and board resolutions. Turnaround same-day for pre-briefed sessions.
Medical Concierge Phuket — Bangkok Hospital, Bumrungrad, BDMS Coordination for Expats
Our medical concierge sits between you, the Phuket hospital, and your insurance so nothing is lost in translation at 3am. We coordinate admissions at Bangkok Hospital Phuket (BHP), Siriroj International, Dibuk, and outbound to Bumrungrad/Samitivej Bangkok. Services include insurance pre-authorisation (Pacific Cross, Cigna, Bupa, AXA), on-site interpretation, informed-consent translation, discharge summary preparation, MedEvac liaison (International SOS, Global Rescue), and records portability back to your home doctor. Retainer THB 18,000/year covers unlimited routine admin; per-admission fee THB 8,500 for coordinated in-patient stays.
US Treaty of Amity Company in Thailand — 100% American Ownership, End-to-End Setup from Phuket
American nationals and US-majority corporations may own 100% of a Thai company under the 1966 US–Thailand Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations. Our team handles the full 4–6 week workflow from Phuket: DBD reservation, MOA, Commercial Service certification at the US Embassy, DBD Treaty registration, tax ID, VAT, work permit and Non-B visa — with none of the FBL restrictions and none of the BOI reporting burden.
Cross-Border Power of Attorney in Phuket — Notarized, Apostille-Ready, Enforceable in 130+ Countries
A cross-border POA is a legal instrument that lets your attorney-in-fact act for you in a country where you cannot physically appear. Our Phuket team drafts jurisdiction-specific POAs (UK deeds, US durable POA, EU civil-law procuration, AU enduring POA, SG general POA) in bilingual format, notarizes them under Lawyers Council Notice 1/2546, and prepares MFA + Apostille (2026-ready) so the receiving lawyer in your home country accepts them the first time.
Trademark Registration in Thailand — National + Madrid Protocol Filing from Phuket
Thailand joined the Madrid Protocol in 2017, letting brand owners extend one Thai trademark to 130+ member countries via a single WIPO filing in Geneva. Our Phuket IP team runs the full workflow: pre-filing knock-out search, Nice-classification strategy, DIP application, office-action response, opposition defence, and Madrid international registration. Typical timeline: 12–18 months to Thai registration, 6 months to international designation, 10-year renewable protection.
FBI Identity History Summary Check from Thailand — Fingerprints, Channeler, Apostille
US citizens and long-term residents in Thailand need an FBI Identity History Summary (formerly 'FBI clearance') for foreign visas, adoption, second-passport programs, and Thai work permits linking back to US history. Doing it from Thailand requires four coordinated steps: (1) ink-and-roll fingerprints on an FD-258 card, (2) submission through an FBI-approved channeler (results in 3–5 days vs 12+ weeks direct), (3) Thai MFA apostille (from 28 February 2027 — no more US embassy legalization required for Hague states), (4) certified translation if the destination isn't English-speaking. We run the entire chain in-house from our Phuket office.
Selling US Real Estate from Thailand — Power of Attorney, Notary & Apostille from Phuket
US title companies and county recorders will not accept a generic 'international POA'. Each state has its own statutory short-form or long-form requirements — California PC §4401, Florida §709.2202, Texas Estates Code §751, New York GOL §5-1513 — and the notarization must be either by a US notary abroad (limited availability), a Thai Notarial Services Attorney with a US-recognisable acknowledgment, or an online US notary via RON. We draft to your state's statute, coordinate the notarization method your title/escrow company will actually accept, apostille via Thai MFA (28 February 2027 onward), and DHL to escrow — total elapsed time 7–10 business days, no return flight required.
Thailand Hague Apostille 2026 — What Changes, When, and How to Use It from Phuket
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention in 2024. From 28 February 2027 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Legalization Division, Chaeng Wattana) will issue a single-page apostille that replaces destination-embassy legalization for the 130+ Convention members — including all EU states, UK, US, Australia, Japan, and Singapore. That collapses the traditional 3-step chain (notary → MFA → embassy) into 2 steps (notary → MFA apostille), saves 5–10 business days per document, and removes an average of USD 40–120 in embassy fees. Non-Hague states (UAE, Qatar, Vietnam, China mainland outside HKSAR/MSAR) still require the legacy embassy chain, and we run both paths from our Phuket office.
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