Answereda year ago
Do I need a TIN number if I live in Thailand full-time?
Can anyone advise me if a need a TIN number living here full time ?
Answer summary
Living in Thailand full-time does not require a Tax Identification Number (TIN) unless you have assessable income. The general consensus in the community is that you only need a TIN if you remit or earn taxable income and become a tax resident by staying in Thailand for 180 days or more within a calendar year. For many expats, having a TIN can facilitate various financial transactions. However, you may be advised to apply for one after demonstrating a longer-term presence and income source in Thailand.
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David **********
only if you exceed the amount of earnings to be taxed
Tim ******
I was refused to get a TIN.
They said I can come back after I stay more than 180 days in Thailand and when I can show a statement with income transferred to a Thai bank.
They said I can come back after I stay more than 180 days in Thailand and when I can show a statement with income transferred to a Thai bank.
John **********
It totally depends on whether you bring assessable income into Thailand in any year that you are a Thai tax resident (180 days or more in a calendar year)
Jason *********
@John *********
is it right you can bring in savings that you had before 2024?tax freeJohn **********
@Jason ********
yes indeed if you can show thatJason *********
@John *********
Thanks John
Rob **********
No
Steve ****
Best to get one. It smooths the way on a lot of day to day transactions
Gary **********
@Steve ***
like whatSteve ****
@Gary *********
opening bank accounts. Getting VAT receipts stamped to claim back on tax.Gary **********
@Steve ***
honestly think you don't know what ya talking abart ya been reading to many stories, good nightSteve ****
@Gary *********
if you pay taxes you can reclaim a limited a,out of vat paid during th year to offset any tax paid. And sure you don’t need it to open an account but it’s a lot easier
Gary **********
@Steve ***
unless your running a business why would you be claiming vatGary **********
@Steve ***
you don't need a tin to open a bank account
Pete *******
You only need a TIN if you remit/have assessable income. You can live entirely legally in Thailand long term and never have a TIN. It depends on your personal financial circumstances.
Robert **********
The 'N' in TIN already means number 😁
Alexey **********
You don't need.
Bob **********
No
Aaron ********
No, you don't.
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