How to find a company's registration number in Thailand
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How do I find a company's registration number in Thailand?
Search the company's name on DBD (Department of Business Development) at https://www.dbd.go.th. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.
Step-by-step
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Open DBD (Department of Business Development)
Navigate to https://www.dbd.go.th.
https://www.dbd.go.th - 2
Search by company name
Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.
- 3
Copy the registration number
The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.
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Confirm it's the right entity
Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a Thailand company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in DBD (Department of Business Development) (https://www.dbd.go.th) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a Thailand registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on DBD (Department of Business Development) is free and does not require an account.
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.
Where do I find a Thailand company's registration number?
Every registered Thailand entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its DBD (Department of Business Development) record.
Is a Thailand registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the DBD (Department of Business Development) when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.
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