Change of Address with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC)

Overview

Changing your company’s registered address is a crucial step in maintaining compliance with Thai business regulations. This service ensures your address is updated with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), reflecting accurate business information and avoiding potential legal issues.

Whether your move is within the same province or to another province, Thai-co streamlines the process. For intra-provincial moves, the process is straightforward and managed by your company’s management. However, if the address changes to a different province, additional requirements, such as newspaper advertisements and amendments to the company’s Memorandum of Association (MOA) through an Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting, are necessary.

With Thai-co, you can rest assured that every detail will be handled professionally and efficiently, saving you time and effort.

Pre-Requisites

To initiate the address change process, the following conditions must be met:
    •    The company must have a valid, active registration with the Department of Business Development (DBD).
    •    A new address must already be secured, with necessary ownership or lease agreements in place.
    •    All required documents should be prepared and verified for accuracy.

Documentation Needed

Ensure you have the following documents ready:

1. Copy of the DBD Certificate – Current and valid.

2. Company’s Tax ID – Up-to-date details.

3. Director’s ID Card or Passport – Must be valid and signed.

4. VAT Certificate (PP20) – If applicable.

5. Copy of the Rental Agreement – Showing clear terms and ownership/tenancy rights.

6. Tabien Baan (Household Certificate) – For the new address.

7. Land Certificate of the New Address – Confirming legal ownership.

8. Certificate of the Land Owner – Verifying authenticity.

9. Letter of Consent from the Land Owner – Authorizing use of the property.

10. Map of the New Address – Clearly marked for ease of identification.

11. Photos of the New Office – To confirm the office setup.

12. Registration Forms – As per MOC guidelines.

Procedure

The process of changing the company’s address with the MOC involves the following steps:
    1.    Initial Consultation and Document Review
Thai-co reviews all provided documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Timeline: 1-2 business days.
    2.    Preparation of Application Forms
We prepare and organize the necessary registration forms and letters.
Timeline: 1-2 business days.
    3.    Intra-Province Address Change
    •    Submit the updated address to the MOC.
    •    Await confirmation of address change.
Timeline: 3-5 business days.
Across Provinces
    •    Publish address change notice in a local newspaper.
    •    Convene an Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting to amend the MOA.
    •    Submit updated documents to the MOC.
Timeline: 7-10 business days.
    4.    Final Approval and Issuance
Receive the updated company registration and certificates.
Timeline: 3-5 business days.
    5.    Additional Updates (if required)
Update VAT registration, tax documentation, and other related entities.
Timeline: Case-dependent.

Fees