Thai Tax Residency

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. 

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.

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.

If you stay over 180 days in a calendar year on a DTV visa, you become a tax resident. You must apply for a Tax ID Number and file an annual tax return. You pay personal income tax on income earned in Thailand and foreign income brought into Thailand. Double Taxation Agreements may offer credits to avoid paying tax twice.

We recommend you speak to our team to fully understand your personal tax situation. Book a call,  they will be happy to help.

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,