外籍人士税务：常见问题

If you don’t pay taxes owed in Thailand, you may face serious consequences, including fines, penalties, and interest on unpaid taxes. The Thai Revenue Department has the authority to conduct audits and investigations into tax evasion. Failure to comply with tax obligations can lead to legal action, including criminal charges, which might result in imprisonment. Additionally, non-payment can damage your credit rating and hinder your ability to conduct business in Thailand, as it reflects negatively on your financial responsibility and legal compliance.

If you qualified as a tax resident but did not file, you may need to file back tax returns. The Thai Revenue Department can audit filings going back 5 years, and in cases of suspected fraud, up to 10 years. Penalties include a surcharge of 1.5% per month on unpaid tax and fines of up to 200% of the tax owed.

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If it is a legitimate gift that you do not benefit from and you can prove that, then this could be interpreted as a gift under the gift tax rules.nBest practice on gifting should include gifting the assets overseas (not directly into Thailand) and having a gift document drawn up and notarised overseas where the gift is made. This should be translated into Thai and filed in case of an audit in the future.nIf you are not filing a tax return, then the Thai revenue auditors can ask for information going back 10 years. It is recommended that if you are to gift assets, you seek advice as it is more complicated than simply sending money to a third party.

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If you qualified as a tax resident but did not file, you may need to file back tax returns. The Thai Revenue Department can audit filings going back 5 years, and in cases of suspected fraud, up to 10 years. Penalties include a surcharge of 1.5% per month on unpaid tax and fines of up to 200% of the tax owed.

Our back tax filing service can help you get up to date and compliant.