Do I need a Tax Identification Number and need to file a tax return in Thailand with an LTR visa and no income?

Long-Term Resident Visa Thai Tax Identification Number Tax Return Requirements Tax Exemption Expat Taxation in Thailand

Dec 3, 2024

15 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello,

With a Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa, and no incomes in Thailand, do I need to get a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and fill a tax return?

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Holders of a Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa in Thailand with no domestic income are generally tax-exempt and are not required to obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or file a tax return. However, individuals may choose to file a return for clarity or learning purposes, especially if they possess a tax ID. The specifics may vary if a work permit is also held.

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Pete *******

If you have a LTR with no domestic income you are tax exempt in Thailand. You do not need to acquire a TIN and do not need to file a Thai tax return.

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Ruud ******************

@Pete ******

if you have the LTR based on wealthy pensioner

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Andre ********

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Yes, I have an LTR-Pensioner since beginning of November 2024. Previously, I was on an OA visa. No, domestic incomes ครับ

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Jo **********

unless you have an LTR work permit you don’t I asked this question

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Peter *********

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Adrian **********

Ltr is tax exempt, clearly stated on application and website

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Christopher *************

@Adrian *********

not all LTR are tax exempt

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Jo **********

@Adrian *********

not if you have an LTR with a work permit

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Marty *********

I have a pensioner LTR. This year I am planning to have a tax lawyer file a Thai tax return just to see how the process works. If I don’t really need to do this then I will find out this year. I have a pink government ID card which is my Thai tax ID. If you decide to file a tax return you are going to need a tax ID.

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Andre ********

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@Marty ********

Thanks for your reply. I also have a pink government ID card. I didn't know it can also be my tax ID. Good to know! I still have to decide if I do or not a tax return, as I have no incomes in Thailand.

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Marty *********

@Andre *******

Thailand has a remittance based tax system meaning they will tax money brought into Thailand. What gets taxed depends on the tax treaty Thailand has with your country. For example, US Social Security is not taxable but my private pension, that portion I transfer into Thailand, would be taxable (except for my LTR exclusion).

I've seen the 2023 tax form and it mentions the skilled professional LTR. You check the box and then are subject to that tax rate. What I don't know is if the 2024 form addresses the other LTR categories. That is , do they expect you to file even if you don't owe tax. I'm a US citizen and we have to file whether we owe federal tax or not.

I have a reason to have the tax lawyer file my US tax return this year so I will just add the Thai tax return as well. For those waiting until January-March to see what happens you may be caught up in a rush if you choose to have someone else help you with your taxes.

There is no right advice on this . . .

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Ruud ******************

You better ask BOI

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Peter **********

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