Tax Section - Doing Business
You will find here a series of summaries providing an overview of useful tax regulations, processes and tax issues for Doing Business in Thailand.
Year-end corporate income tax review: Deductions and incentives taxpayers should not miss
22 June 2026
As companies prepare their annual corporate income tax return, they should revisit their deductible expenses and assess whether any special tax deductions, allowances, or exemptions may be available.
Thailand’s private trust reform: Pathway to a tax-efficient regional wealth hub
22 June 2026
On 2 May 2026, Mr. Pote Harinasuta, Chairman of the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC), proposed a Singapore-inspired private trust framework, signaling a potential shift in Thailand’s capital market strategy. If implemented effectively, it could position Thailand as a regional asset management hub and attract foreign inflows of up to THB 1 trillion.
Thailand’s proposed “Hometown Tax”: Learning from Japan’s Furusato Nozei model
20 May 2026
In April 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance announced that it is exploring the introduction of a “Hometown Tax” regime as part of its broader policy to reduce inequality and support the decentralisation of economic development to local communities. The initiative draws inspiration from Japan’s Furusato Nozei system.
Hosting employee training seminars in Thailand: How can companies claim additional tax deduction
27 April 2026
On 10 February 2026, the Revenue Department strengthened the initiative by setting out the detailed criteria for claiming the additional corporate income tax (CIT) deduction for expenses related to employee training seminars held in Thailand’s secondary cities for expenses incurred between 29 October 2025 and 15 December 2025 pursuant to Royal Decree No. 801 and Director General Notification No. 467. This initiative is intended to promote economic activity in secondary cities by encouraging businesses to organise seminars and training programs in these designated areas
New energy tax measures now enacted: Bigger savings for greener homes
27 April 2026
Thailand has enacted two tax measures to promote household power generation and renewable energy use, now effective until 31 December 2028