Franchise Agreement + FDD — MoJ Certified
สัญญาแฟรนไชส์ · Franchise Agreement / FDD
Since 25 December 2025 Thailand is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — an MoJ-stamped translation, once authenticated by MFA, can be Apostilled at the Consular Affairs Department and used in 128 member states without further consular steps. Master Franchise, Unit Franchise and FDDs — for bringing overseas brands into Thailand. Email your document for a fixed MoJ + Notary + MFA / Apostille bundle quote.
Cost and turnaround for Franchise Agreement / FDD
Master Franchise, Unit Franchise and FDDs — for bringing overseas brands into Thailand.
A Franchise Agreement / FDD filed with DBD (franchise registration), foreign franchisors, Thai franchisees is subject to requirements the NYC MoJ desk knows first-hand — MoJ-registered translators, Notarial Services Attorneys and legal reviewers work on the same file.
Why an MoJ-registered translator is required for — Certification chain
- 1Intake FDD + Franchise Agreement
- 2MoJ translator (F&B / retail domain)
- 3Legal review + terminology glossary
- 4MFA / Apostille
Common questions about — Key legal terminology
How NYC translates and certifies — Typical use cases
- Master Franchise: US brand → Thailand
- Sub-franchising across ASEAN
- FDD disclosure to Thai franchisees
FAQ (Franchise Agreement / FDD)
A 200-page FDD — how long?
8–14 business days at THB 40,000–70,000 (plus 3 days legal review).
Must the franchise be registered with DBD first?
We recommend commercial registration plus disclosure under the current Franchise Act — NYC coordinates with a legal team.