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Taxes in Thailand are governed by the Revenue Code, which follows the concept of a self-assessment system. The Revenue Department of the Ministry of Finance is responsible for administering taxes, which are imposed on regional and national levels.
Direct taxes
- Corporate income tax;
- Personal income tax; and
- Petroleum tax.
Indirect taxes
- Value-added tax;
- Specific business tax; and
- Land and building tax.
Corporate income tax
A company incorporated under Thai laws will be considered as a resident company and be subject to the 20 percent corporate income tax (CIT) rate.
For businesses that are classified as small or medium-sized (SMEs), the CIT rates can be seen in the following table.
Net profit | Tax rates (%) |
0-300,000 baht (US$9,106) | Nil |
300,001 baht (US$9,107) – 3,000,000 baht (US$91,021) | 15 |
Over 3,000,000 baht (US$91,021) | 20 |
SMEs can get a reduced tax rate if they meet the following criteria:
- Income from the sales of goods and services not exceeding 30 million baht (US$909,844) in any accounting period; and
- Having a paid-up share capital of not more than 5 million baht (US$151,600).
Personal income tax
To be considered a resident taxpayer, the individual must reside in Thailand for 180 days or more in any tax year.
Net income | Tax rates (%) |
0-150,000 baht (US$4,321) | None |
150,001 baht (US$4,322) – 300,000 baht (US$9,106) | 5 |
300,001 baht (US$9,107) – 500,000 baht (US$15,154) | 10 |
500,001 baht (US$15,155) – 750,000 baht (US$22,736) | 15 |
750,001 baht (US$22,737) – 1,000,000 baht (US$30,315) | 20 |
1,000,001 baht (US$30,316) – 2,000,000 (US$60,631) | 25 |
2,000,001 baht (US$60,632) – 5,000,000 baht (US$151,632) | 30 |
Over 5,000,000 baht (US$151,632) | 35 |
Value-added tax
The value-added tax (VAT) rate is currently at seven percent until September 30, 2023, as part of the government’s efforts to boost the economy post-COVID-19. The normal VAT rate was 10 percent rate.
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VAT is liable to every person who conducts business in Thailand, which includes manufacturers, importers, and retailers. Businesses that have an annual turnover of over 1,800,000 baht (US$54,597) must register as VAT operators.
Business activities are exempt from VAT, some of these are:
- Taxpayers with sales with less than 1,800,000 baht (US$54,597) per year;
- Educational services;
- Research and technical services;
- Religious activities and public charities;
- Healthcare services;
- Imported goods brought into a duty-free zone;
- Sale of goods related to agriculture; and
- Rent of immovable properties.
Withholding tax
The withholding tax imposed on dividends paid to another Thai company is subject to a 10 percent tax rate. This can be exempt if certain conditions are satisfied under the promotion law or Revenue Code.
Interest paid to non-resident companies is subject to a 15 percent withholding tax whereas it is only one percent for residents. Royalties are subject to a three percent withholding tax for residents and a 15 percent tax on non-residents.
Nature of income | Tax rate (%) | |
Residents | Non-residents | |
Dividends | 10/0 | 10 |
Interest | 1 | 15 |
Royalties | 3 | 15 |
Fees for technical services | 3 | 15 |
Specific business tax
The specific business tax (SBT) is an alternative tax levy on services. Businesses that are excluded from VAT will instead be subject to SBT.
Business type | Applicable rate (%) |
Commercial banking or credit financing businesses | 3 (although for certain types of banking incomes the rate is 0.01 percent) |
Life insurance | 2.5 |
Pawn business | 2.5 |
Businesses with transactions similar to commercial banking | 3 |
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