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Department of Business Development Headquarters (Nonthaburi)
Department of Business Development (กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)
Thai name: กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า สำนักงานใหญ่ นนทบุรี
When To Visit
Visit Nonthaburi HQ for Foreign Business Licence (FBL) applications, Foreign Business Certificate enquiries, treaty-of-amity registrations (for US nationals) and other complex foreign-investment filings that local branches cannot process. Company registration itself can usually be done at any local DBD branch online via dbd.go.th.
Address & Contact
563 Nonthaburi Road, Bang Krasor, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi 11000
563 ถ.นนทบุรี ต.บางกระสอ อ.เมืองนนทบุรี จ.นนทบุรี 11000
02-528-7600
Hours & Appointment
Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30
Online appointment required / strongly recommended
Services Provided
- Limited company registration (Bor.Or.Jor.5 and related forms)
- Foreign Business Licence (FBL) / Foreign Business Certificate enquiries
- Annual financial statement filing (Sor.Bor.Chor.3)
- Change of directors, shareholders, authorised signatories
- Capital increase / decrease registration
- Certified company affidavit and shareholder list
Payment & Transport
- Cashier's cheque (for FBL fees)
- Bank transfer
- QR PromptPay for small fees
MRT Purple Line: Yaek Nonthaburi 1 station, then short walk
Practical Notes
FBL processing can take 60+ working days — engage a Thai-qualified lawyer well in advance. Online appointment is strongly recommended.
This entry summarises practical visit details for a Thai government office as a starting point. Office hours, phone extensions, queue policies and procedural requirements change without notice — always verify with the issuing authority before travelling. Educational use only; not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer, accountant, or licensed agent.
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