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.
Additional tax exemption on employee termination income
The Royal Gazette published Tax Ministerial Regulation No. 394 (2567) on 17 July 2024, granting further exemptions from personal income tax for income received due to involuntary termination of employment.
Recent public tax ruling on VAT implications of domestic transportation by trucks with temperature-controlled containers
On 8 January 2024, the Revenue Department issued public tax ruling no. Gor.Kor. 0702/88, which states that domestic transportation of goods using temperature-controlled container trucks is considered a “transportation service” exempt from VAT. However, temperature-controlled container trucks must meet the Department of Land Transport’s standards, and the provider’s duties are limited to merely transporting goods
Understanding the Global Minimum Tax
Based on the new Global Minimum Tax introduced by the OECD, a taxpayer in scope of Pillar 2 (where the consolidated group revenue is at least EUR 750 million in two of last four years) are required to pay a top-up tax on the difference between their effective tax rate in the jurisdiction where they operate and the 15% minimum tax rate.
Recent public tax ruling on new merger scheme
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are important ways for companies to expand, restructure, and improve efficiency. In Thailand, these transactions take different ways, with their own legal, financial and tax consequences.
Navigating key tax challenges for expatriates under EOR employment
Understanding and managing tax obligations for expatriates working in Thailand is a crucial step towards financial control.