Why Japanese citizens need a Thai Notary Public for "Notarisation of Board / Shareholder Meeting"
Notary attends and certifies board / shareholder meetings, producing a notarial minute admissible abroad.
Common Japanese use cases: ประชุมอนุมัติการขายหุ้น/M&A ที่ต้องใช้พยานในต่างประเทศ · ประชุมเพิ่มทุน/ลดทุนที่ต้องรับรองสำหรับ Overseas filings · AGM ที่มีผู้ถือหุ้นต่างชาติเข้าร่วม
Japanese nationals enjoy preferential treatment under JTEPA (2007) — preferential market access; BOI auto-recognition for Japanese SMEs, simplifying document recognition back home.
Documents to prepare (Japanese clients)
• หนังสือเชิญประชุม • ระเบียบวาระ • บัญชีรายชื่อผู้เข้าประชุม • หนังสือรับรองบริษัท
• Your Japanese passport (original + 2 copies) — we pre-screen for free to avoid rejection in Japan.
Full chain for use in Japan
1) Notary Public certification (1 วันทำการ (รวมจัดทำรายงาน))
2) Japanese translation by MFA-listed translator
3) MFA Consular Department (2–3 business days)
4) Japan Embassy in Bangkok final legalisation
Total cost estimate: Notary THB 8,000–25,000 + translation + MFA + Japan Embassy fees.
Visa / status commonly held by Japanese clients
Most Japanese clients hold: LTR-Work · Investment (B) · Retirement (O-A) · Elite
We bundle visa support, notarisation, and property/investment paperwork in one workflow.
FX / repatriation — Japanese context
JPY → THB direct quote at Mizuho/MUFG Bangkok branches; same-day settlement; remittance treaty with NTA
FAQ
Are Thai Notary Public documents recognised in Japan?
Yes — once the Notary + MFA + Japan Embassy chain is complete, the document carries the same legal force as an original in Japan.
Do I always need a Japanese translation?
Usually yes — except when the document is already in English and Japan accepts English. We confirm before starting.
Can Japanese clients abroad use this service?
Yes — appoint a representative in Thailand or ship documents by international courier; we manage everything and ship back.
Total cost estimate?
Notary THB 8,000–25,000 + Japanese translation quoted on request + MFA THB 200 per stamp (standard) or THB 400 (express) + Japan Embassy fees.
Timeline?
Standard 5–10 business days; express in 1–3 days available.