Business verification in Thailand
VBC certifies businesses registered in Thailand. Verification starts from the official record: in Thailand the company register is maintained by the Department of Business Development, and the entity is identified by its 13-digit company registration number.
Thailand uses one 13-digit identifier for both company registration and tax, which simplifies cross-checking. The DBD affidavit is the standard corporate extract.
Where a business is registered for tax, the the same 13-digit number serves as the tax identification number is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Thai businesses certify
Thai manufacturers and exporters deal with buyers across Asia, Europe and North America. The single 13-digit identifier used for both registration and tax makes cross-checking a Thai company simpler than in most jurisdictions.
What VBC verifies for a Thai business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Thai business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- DBD company affidavit, dated within three months
- Certificate of incorporation
- Shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5)
- VAT registration certificate where applicable
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Thai business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Thai businesses
Can a business registered in Thailand get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Thailand. Verification is based on records from the Department of Business Development, together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Thai business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Thai business normally supplies: dBD company affidavit, dated within three months; certificate of incorporation; shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5); vAT registration certificate where applicable. The the same 13-digit number serves as the tax identification number is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the 13-digit company registration number used for in verification?
The 13-digit company registration number identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the Department of Business Development. VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Thai business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Thailand?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Thailand remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Thai business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.