Question 1

I became a tax resident last year and will probably be one this year. I tried to contact Thailand Revenue Department to get a tax ID for any money I earned. They are insistent that I need a work permit?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

I became a tax resident last year and will probably be one this year. I tried to contact Thailand Revenue Department to get a tax ID for any money I earned. They are insistent that I need a work permit?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

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.

I became a tax resident last year and will probably be one this year. I tried to contact Thailand Revenue Department to get a tax ID for any money I earned. They are insistent that I need a work permit?

I became a tax resident last year and will probably be one this year. I tried to contact Thailand Revenue Department to get a tax ID for any money I earned. They are insistent that I need a work permit?

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