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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: DBD (Department of Business Development)

    How do I search the business registry in Thailand?

    Use DBD (Department of Business Development) as a starting source for Thailand, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include บริษัท จำกัด (Company Limited). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      DBD (Department of Business Development) records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Thailand recognises บริษัท จำกัด (Company Limited). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Thailand business registry cover?

    DBD (Department of Business Development) records บริษัท จำกัด (Company Limited). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Thailand business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Thailand?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check DBD (Department of Business Development)'s current terms.

    What if a Thailand business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is a Thai Company Limited?

    A Thai Company Limited (บริษัท จำกัด) requires minimum 3 shareholders (2 for the new streamlined process) and a minimum registered capital based on business type. It's equivalent to a private limited company.

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    Is the Thailand company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the DBD (Department of Business Development) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Thailand business registry?

    The DBD (Department of Business Development) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Thailand. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.dbd.go.th.

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