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How are capital gains from Germany treated if I live in Thailand?

August 18, 2025

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Capital gains from the sale of property or shares in Germany are usually taxable in Germany. If you remit the gains to Thailand, you may also face Thai taxation under the remittance rule, but you can typically offset this with a tax credit for German tax already paid.

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Categories: Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Taxability
Tags: Capital Gains, DTA, Foreign-Sourced Income, Germany, Tax Credit, Tax Liability