ภาษีสำหรับชาวต่างชาติ: คำถามที่พบบ่อย

As a DTV visa holder, you only file taxes if you’re a tax resident (staying 180+ days in a calendar year). First, you will need to get a Tax ID Number and then file an annual tax return in April of the following year. If you rent out a property overseas for income, you may also need to file a half-year return in September.

We have more detailed information on the tax for DTV visa holders here

Yes. If you are in Thailand for more than 180 days in a calendar year, you are considered a Thai tax resident. Even if you have no current income, you should still obtain a Tax ID Number to ensure compliance. If you later remit income into Thailand, you will already be registered and ready to file.

If you need a hassle-free way to apply for a Thai TIN see our service here, 

No, foreigners must register separately for a TIN, even if they possess a pink card.

Yes, to file a tax return, you will need a TIN number. You can get this from your local revenue office. If people would like help with this we have a paid service to obtain on their behalf.

You can find out more about applying for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Thailand here. 

If you do not have any assessable income (Thai income or overseas income that is remitted to Thailand) then you don’t need a Tax ID number. Your spouse can use your passport number on her tax return.

You are not required to have a Thai tax ID number or file if you have no income (your wife can file as a joint married with a spouse with no income)

To obtain a tax ID in Thailand, an individual or company must first register with the Thai Revenue Department, a process which can be initiated online through the Revenue Department’s website or in person at a local tax office. If people would like help with this we have a paid service to obtain on their behalf.

Learn more about applying for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Thailand here. 

Yes you will need a Thai Tax ID Number (TIN). You can get this from your local revenue department. If you do need help with this, we do have a service to aquire the TINs.

Learn more about applying for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Thailand here. 

No, you are not exempt. Exemption is dependent on whether you remit funds into Thailand or not and whether the remitted assets are excluded in the Thailand UK- DTA. Even if tax is paid on the assets remitted to Thailand, it doesn’t mean you don’t have to file and it doesn’t mean you don’t have a tax implication.

Learn more about Double Tax Agreements for expats in Thailand by watching our video here. 

As a DTV visa holder, you only file taxes if you’re a tax resident (staying 180+ days in a calendar year). First, you will need to get a Tax ID Number and then file an annual tax return in April of the following year. If you rent out a property overseas for income, you may also need to file a half-year return in September.

We have more detailed information on the tax for DTV visa holders here

A passport, proof of address, visa details, and income documentation are required. The TIN can be applied for online or in person. Please see our TIN service for fast, simple, stress-free online process. 

No, as long as remitted funds can be proven to be pre-2024 savings and not foreign-sourced income like pensions or salaries, you do not need a TIN or to file a tax return.

Yes, DTV visa holders can get a Thailand Tax ID Number (TIN). You need a TIN to file taxes if you become a tax resident by staying 180 days or more in a calendar year.

You can apply for a TIN at your local Revenue Department office, or if you prefer to avoid the hassle, we offer a simple online process that can take care of it for you.

As a DTV visa holder, you only file taxes if you’re a tax resident (staying 180+ days in a calendar year). First, you will need to get a Tax ID Number and then file an annual tax return in April of the following year. If you rent out a property overseas for income, you may also need to file a half-year return in September.

We have more detailed information on the tax for DTV visa holders here

Yes. If you are in Thailand for more than 180 days in a calendar year, you are considered a Thai tax resident. Even if you have no current income, you should still obtain a Tax ID Number to ensure compliance. If you later remit income into Thailand, you will already be registered and ready to file.

If you need a hassle-free way to apply for a Thai TIN see our service here, 

You can get a tax ID number (TIN) regardless of whether you have a work permit or not, and you need to file if you have over TBH120,000 of income in tax year, regardless whether you have a work permit or not. If people would like help with this we have a paid service to obtain on their behalf.

You are a Thai tax resident if you remain 180 or more days a calendar year. You do not need to apply for a Thai Tax ID number if you do not have Thai tax liability. If you do have income over THB120,000 in a calendar year remitted to Thailand, then you need to file a tax return and will need to get a Tax ID Number (TIN) You can get this from your local revenue office. If people would like help with this we have a paid service to obtain on their behalf.

Learn more about Thailand tax residency by listening to a short podcast here. 

Yes, DTV visa holders can get a Thailand Tax ID Number (TIN). You need a TIN to file taxes if you become a tax resident by staying 180 days or more in a calendar year.

You can apply for a TIN at your local Revenue Department office, or if you prefer to avoid the hassle, we offer a simple online process that can take care of it for you.

No. A tax declaration or Tax ID Number (TIN) is not a current requirement for visa renewals in Thailand. If one has Thai tax obligations, then they’d be required to file a tax return, but this is not necessary for a Visa if they do not have personal income tax filing need.

A tax declaration or Tax ID Number (TIN) is not a current requirement for visas in Thailand. Please register for our tax alerts to stay informed of any changes.