New 2026 Stricter DBD Rules to Prevent Nominee Companies in Thailand2026年泰國商業發展局發布更嚴格的新規以防止代名公司
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On 14 July 2026, the Central Partnership and Company Registration Office issued Order No. 2/2569, which will take effect on 1 August 2026. This mandate introduces stricter criteria and document requirements for registering or amending partnerships and limited companies that involve foreign investors or foreign authorized directors. The policy aims to prevent Thai nationals from acting as nominees for foreigners to bypass business restrictions, thereby enhancing corporate credibility and protecting the national economy.
在2026年7月14日，泰國中央合夥與公司登記處發布第 2/2569 號命令，該命令將於 2026 年 8 月 1 日起生效。此項命令針對有外國投資者或外籍授權董事參與的合夥企業與有限公司，引入更嚴格的註冊與變更標準及文件要求。該政策旨在防止泰國公民充當外國人的代名股東以規避商業限制，從而提升企業信譽並保護國家經濟安全。
A brief overview of the new regulations is as follows:
新規重點摘要如下：
Targeted Entities and Transactions
受影響的實體與交易類型
Applicants must submit additional evidence when registering or amending a company under the following conditions:
在以下情況註冊或變更公司時，申請人必須提交額外的證明文件：
Minority Foreign Ownership: Partnerships or limited companies where foreign investors hold less than 50% of the registered capital.
外資少數持股： 外國投資者持股比例低於 50% 之合夥企業或有限公司。
Foreign Authorized Directors: Limited companies with no foreign shareholders, but where a foreigner is appointed as a director with authorized signatory power.
外籍授權董事： 未有外國股東，但指派外籍人士擔任具有簽字權之授權董事的有限公司。
Corporate Amendments: Existing entities amending their registrations that result in foreign ownership dropping below 50%, or altering directors which results in a foreigner gaining authorized signatory power.
公司變更登記： 現有實體進行變更登記，導致外資持股比例降至 50% 以下，或變更董事導致外籍人士獲得授權簽字權的情況。
New Mandatory Documentary Requirements
新增的強制性文件要求
Investment Explanation/Confirmation Letter: A formal declaration confirming that all investments are genuine and not part of a nominee arrangement.
投資說明/確認函： 一份正式聲明，確認所有投資均為真實出資，且不屬於代持安排。
Thai Shareholder Bank Statements: Bank statements for the last 3 months from Thai shareholders, showing withdrawals or transfers that exactly match their share payment amounts and the payment dates.
泰籍股東銀行對帳單： 泰籍股東過去 3 個月的銀行對帳單，須顯示與其股份支付金額及支付日期完全一致的提款或轉帳紀錄。
Company Receiving Account Statements: Bank statements of the managing partner or director showing the receipt of funds from all shareholders, matching the investment amounts.
公司收款帳戶對帳單： 執行合夥人或董事的銀行對帳單，須顯示從所有股東處收到與投資金額相符的款項紀錄。
Severe Penalties for Non-Compliance
違規的嚴厲處罰
Nominee Offenses: Assisting foreigners in operating a restricted business through a nominee structure violates Section 36 of the Foreign Business Act, B.E. 2542, carrying a penalty of up to 3 years imprisonment, fines ranging from 100,000 to 1,000,000 THB, or both.
代名違法行為： 透過代持結構協助外國人經營受限業務，違反了《佛曆2542年外商營商法》第 36 條，最高可處 3 年監禁，或併科 10 萬至 100 萬泰銖的罰款。
Criminal Fraud: Submitting false investment information to the registrar constitutes a criminal offense under the Criminal Code (Sections 137 and 267), punishable by up to 3 years in prison and related fines.
刑事欺詐： 向登記官提交虛假的投資資訊構成《刑法》（第 137 條與第 267 條）的刑事犯罪，最高可處 3 年監禁及相關罰款。
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