Can NYC Legal service be used for visa and international marriage applications?

Absolutely. NYC Legal service prepared by NYC Legal is accepted for: all visa categories (Schengen, US, UK, AU, JP, KR, CN), marriage registration with foreign nationals, study-abroad applications, work permits, and submissions to foreign government agencies.

Can NYC Legal service be handled online?

Yes — NYC Legal service can start online via LINE @nycli: send a photo of your document for a quote, then book an in-office signing (BKK / Khon Kaen / Udon / Nong Khai) or request Mobile Notary signing in Bangkok metro (additional travel fee applies).

Where is NYC Legal service accepted?

NYC Legal service from NYC Legal is accepted by: the Lawyers Council of Thailand (Notary Public), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Department (MFA), and 90+ foreign embassies in Bangkok — ready for Apostille and embassy attestation.

What is the starting fee for NYC Legal service?

NYC Legal service starts quoted after document review per set (varies by document type and page count), plus government fees ~quoted on request and Kerry/EMS courier quoted on request. Free quote via LINE or +66 83-249-4999.

What documents do I need to prepare for NYC Legal service?

For NYC Legal service you need: (1) Original ID/passport, (2) Original document(s) to be processed, (3) House registration copy (Thai nationals), (4) Power of Attorney (if a representative attends). NYC Legal sends a checklist via LINE before your appointment.

Is NYC Legal service available outside Bangkok?

NYC Legal has 4 offices: Bangkok HQ (Sathon), Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai — and serves clients nationwide via Kerry/EMS registered courier and a free 15-minute video consultation before any engagement begins.

Who is NYC Legal and what services do they provide?

NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok law firm registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage, providing Notary Public certification, certified translation in 50+ languages, MFA legalization, Apostille, NAATI translation, and embassy attestation worldwide. NYC Legal is a law firm registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage, with licensed Notarial Services Attorneys on the official roster.

How long does MFA legalization in Thailand take

MFA legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs in Chaeng Watthana typically takes two to three business days for standard service and one business day for express. NYC Legal offers full end-to-end handling including translation and certification in a single workflow.

What is the difference between Apostille and Legalization

Apostille is a single-stamp authentication valid in 120-plus Hague Convention member countries, while Legalization is multi-layer attestation by the foreign ministry plus the destination embassy used for non-Hague countries. NYC Legal handles both workflows end to end.

Are NYC Legal Notary attorneys officially licensed

Yes, every Notarial Services Attorney at NYC Legal is licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage. License numbers and bar numbers are publicly verifiable on the Authors page and each individual attorney profile.

How can I contact NYC Legal attorneys

Contact NYC Legal at +66-83-249-4999 during business hours Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, via Line ID nyclegal, or email nyclegal@ilc.ltd. The office is located near MRT Huai Khwang station in central Bangkok.

How much does certified translation in Thailand cost

Certified attorney translation is quoted after document review per page for English and quoted on request and up for rare languages. NYC Legal supports more than fifty languages, including NAATI for Australia, with embassy-acceptance guaranteed for every translated document.

When am I a tax resident of Thailand?

Under the Revenue Code, an individual present in Thailand for 180 days or more in a tax year is treated as a Thai tax resident for that year. Residency affects which income is assessable and whether a double tax agreement applies, so the day count should be documented before a filing position is taken.

How do I prove Thai tax residency to a foreign authority?

By obtaining a tax residency certificate from the Revenue Department, supported by your filings and evidence of presence. Foreign authorities usually want it translated and legalised, and some require it to be recent, so check the accepted age of the certificate before requesting one.

Can you advise as well as file?

Yes. Filing without advice often locks in a position that is difficult to reverse. We look at residency status, treaty relief, the documents each authority will accept and the timing of remittances, then prepare the filings and the supporting document pack together.

IBC License for British clients (🇬🇧 United Kingdom)

Name: NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd. — สำนักงานใหญ่ลาดพร้าว 95
Address: 61 ซอยลาดพร้าว 95 (ปรางค์ทิพย์) แขวงคลองเจ้าคุณสิงห์ เขตวังทองหลาง, Bangkok, 10310, TH
Telephone: +66-83-249-4999
Price range: ฿฿

Why British clients need IBC License

Who needs it: สำนักงานภูมิภาคของบรรษัทข้ามชาติ.

British clients pursuing "Retirement villas + Hua Hin/Phuket condos + B&B leasehold" in Thailand typically need IBC License before launching or buying.

Even without a special treaty, British clients use the Thailand-United Kingdom DTT to avoid double taxation. We obtain the Certificate of Residence for you.

What you get with NYC Legal

• ภาษีนิติบุคคล 8/5/3% • ภาษีบุคคลคงที่ 15%

Thailand ↔ United Kingdom Double Tax Treaty

Thailand has a DTT with United Kingdom preventing double taxation on dividends, interest, royalties, rent and capital gains.

We obtain the Certificate of Residence (R.O.21/22) translated into English so you can file the credit with United Kingdom tax authorities.

For BOI — we handle promotion privileges and tax exemption applications end-to-end.

Documents & process for British clients

Passport + visa + Work Permit (if held) + Thai Tax ID.

Source-country business or income documents from United Kingdom, translated to Thai + Apostille.

Workflow: 1) Free consult in English 2) Document audit 3) Petition/return preparation 4) Filing & follow-up 5) Monthly/quarterly summary report.

Fees & turnaround

Starting at quoted on request · 30–60.

British clients on a monthly retainer save 15–25% and receive a free Quarterly Tax Review.

Invoices issued in English so you can claim the deduction back home under the DTT.

FAQ

Do British nationals pay Thai tax if they stay under 180 days?

No — you are not a Thai tax resident. Only Thai-sourced income (e.g. rental from a Thai condo, salary from a Thai employer) is taxable.

What does IBC License start at?

From quoted on request + 7% VAT — fixed quote before we start.

How long does it take?

30–60 at กรมสรรพากร / BOI once documents are complete.

How does the Thailand-United Kingdom DTT actually reduce my tax?

We obtain the Certificate of Residence from the Revenue Department, then you file it with the United Kingdom tax authority to credit the Thai tax already paid — up to 100% of the overlap.

Can this be done while I'm overseas?

Yes — sign a POA + courier documents via DHL. We file and return the receipts.

Other tax services for British clients

VAT Registration VAT Refund Filing Corporate Income Tax Filing Withholding Tax Filing Personal Income Tax Transfer Pricing Disclosure

IBC License for other Europe nationalities

🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇷🇺 Russia

Mode	Best for	Turnaround	Add-on fee
Walk-in (office)	Originals on hand, fixed appointment	30–60 min	None
Mobile Notary (we travel)	VIP, elderly, bulk documents	Same day	quoted on request (free if 3+ docs)
Online Video Notary	Eligible electronic documents	20 min	quoted on request
Express MFA + Embassy	24–48 hr deadlines	1–2 days	+50%–100%
Worldwide shipping	Clients outside Thailand	3–7 days	quoted on request (DHL/FedEx)

Aspect	On your own	With NYC Legal
Interpreting the rules	Unofficial sources lead to misinterpretation.	Positions are grounded in Revenue Department notifications in force.
Supporting evidence	Records are incomplete when questions arrive.	Evidence files are organised from the start.
Cross-border income	Double tax agreements are overlooked.	We review the treaty relevant to your source country.

Option	What it is	Best for	Watch out for
Handle everything yourself	Research the rules, prepare the file and deal with each authority on your own.	Simple cases, when you have time and are located near the relevant offices.	Requirements change often; one missing document or a missed intake window restarts the cycle.
Outsource only part of the process	Hire help for the step you are stuck on, such as translation or a single filing.	People who already understand the process but face time or distance constraints.	If an early step is formatted wrongly, every later step fails with it.
Let us manage the full route (recommended)	Case assessment, route planning, preparation, translation, filing, follow-up and return delivery.	Anyone on a fixed deadline, living upcountry or abroad, who cannot afford a rejected file.	Share the destination requirements up front so we can plan the route correctly in one pass.

IBC License for British clients

Why British clients need IBC License

What you get with NYC Legal

Thailand ↔ United Kingdom Double Tax Treaty

Documents & process for British clients

Fees & turnaround

FAQ

Other tax services for British clients

IBC License for other Europe nationalities

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