Expat Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
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You need to keep clear documentation, such as bank statements, to show the funds originated from non-taxable sources like savings, exempt pensions, or gifts.
No you do not have to file a tax return for non-assessable income.
If the DTA states that it is not assessable income in Thailand, you do not need to file this on a Thai tax return.
No. Only Thai registered medical insurance plans, can be used as a tax deductible.
If the work was not conducted In Thailand then as a non-Thai tax resident you can transfer to Thailand without any tax liability
Thailand is a remittance tax basis (so its taxable if its sent to Thailand). If the investments are transferred to Thailand then this is an assessable income source and taxable on the capital gains.
No it doesn’t, but it does have a favourable tax rate. There are 4 LTR Visa types and the Highly Skilled Professionals LTR Visa is intended for individuals who have their main income earned while working within Thailand. This category has a flat personal income tax rate of 17% rather than a tax exemption on foreign remittances.
You can learn more about the tax benefits of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa here.
Yes the Wealthy Pensioner LTR is exempt from foreign sourced income if remitted the following tax year.
No. There is only one type of visa that is now exempt from foreign-sourced income tax, which is the LTR visa.
You can learn more about the tax benefits of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa here.
This may be the right option for certain people, depending on their circumstances. However, you must meet the criteria and requirements for the LTR.
You can find out more about the tax benefits of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa here.