🇹🇭 Taxes · Thailand
Taxes in Thailand
A guide to taxes for people and businesses in Thailand: the rates, the residency rule and social contributions.
You count as a tax resident of Thailand if you have spent 180 days or more in the country during a calendar year.
Tax residency
Residents are people who live in Thailand for 180 days or more during any tax (calendar) year.
Both residents and non-residents of Thailand pay tax on income from Thai sources, wherever the payment is received. Residents also pay tax on income from foreign sources if they receive it in Thailand.
Tax rates
Personal income tax runs from 0% to 35%.
Corporate tax and VAT
Thai companies pay corporate tax on their worldwide income, foreign companies on income from Thai sources. The corporate tax rate is 20%. The VAT rate is 10%.
Social contributions and property tax
Employees pay social contributions of 5%. Property tax runs from 0.15% to 3%.
Your exact tax burden depends on your situation. We will go through your case on a free consultation.
Features of the Thai tax system
A simple residency rule
All it takes is 180 days or more in the country during a calendar year.
Moderate VAT
The VAT rate is 10%, lower than in many European countries.
A straightforward corporate tax
A single corporate tax rate of 20% for companies.
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