Answereda year ago
Do I need to report my foreign stock investment income to Thai tax authorities if I stay in Thailand for over 180 days on a DTV visa?
Hello everyone, I’m currently staying in Thailand on a DTV visa.
I make my living through stock investments and have earned an average of $100,000–$200,000 annually over the past five years.
In my home country, there is no tax on capital gains from stock trading.
However, I’d like to ask:
If I stay in Thailand for more than 180 days, am I required to report my foreign stock investment income to the Thai tax authority?
Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I make my living through stock investments and have earned an average of $100,000–$200,000 annually over the past five years.
In my home country, there is no tax on capital gains from stock trading.
However, I’d like to ask:
If I stay in Thailand for more than 180 days, am I required to report my foreign stock investment income to the Thai tax authority?
Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Answer summary
An expat on a DTV visa in Thailand asks if they need to report foreign stock income after staying in Thailand for over 180 days. Many comments highlight that staying longer than 180 days makes you a tax resident, requiring reporting of foreign income if remitted to Thailand. However, taxes might not apply to unremitted income. Suggestions include consulting with a Thai tax professional for clarity, noting the potential advantages and disadvantages of different visa types like DTV versus Elite visas in relation to tax obligations.
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Anonymous ******************
For now stay no more than 180 days until the new ruling goes through that almost changes it back to what it was before
마리오 ***
If the money is hitting your Thai bank account and you are here longer than 180 days then you are obligated to report it. That doesn’t mean you have to pay taxes on it though. Best to ask a tax professional though.
Be aware that local banks will likely start reporting significant money transfers soon to tax authorities to bring them in line with international standards. There is a huge push now to crack down on money laundering and to a lesser extent tax evasion. Pieces are being put in place to automatically identify violators in the near future.
Be aware that local banks will likely start reporting significant money transfers soon to tax authorities to bring them in line with international standards. There is a huge push now to crack down on money laundering and to a lesser extent tax evasion. Pieces are being put in place to automatically identify violators in the near future.
Bob *********
You are not making money. Probably laundering it.
Pedro *******
No tax on money not brought into Thailand. No tax at all if you spend less than 6 months per year.
Amir *********
Which countries does not tax profits from stocks?
Anonymous *************
OP@Amir ********
many
Mark *******
Don't ask such question here. Get a Thai tax lawyer.
Elías ********
@Mark ******
Better: Don't ask anywhere nor to anyone 😉
Anonymous ******************
How would they ever know if you don't tell them.
Just don't put it in a Thai bank.
Take money from an ATM with a card from your home country.
I trade crypto and I've been doing it that way for yrs.
Don't even think about giving them any money, you will get ripped off enough in many other ways.
Just don't put it in a Thai bank.
Take money from an ATM with a card from your home country.
I trade crypto and I've been doing it that way for yrs.
Don't even think about giving them any money, you will get ripped off enough in many other ways.
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 653 Your respect for others is disgraceful, in your case I perfectly understand you post anonymous. Since when don't you have to respect rules because some others don't respect rules. Luckily your kind is in a minority on this planet.
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 653 If you want to be a criminal, that is up to you, but better not advise others to do so.
Wannikea *********
1 critical item, it's on income remitted into Thailand. Bringing $19,000 wads of cash a couple times a year would easily evade any tax liability.
마리오 ***
@Wannikea ********
you are making yourself wide open to extortion if you travel with that much cash - not recommended.Luit *****************
@Wannikea ********
It does not matter how you bring in the money, maybe cash might be less traceable, but it is still your resonsibilty to mention you brought in the money.I don't think tax authorities will be much after a few aliens bringing in some money, but when they want to do, and you did not tell you bring in any money, you stay over 180 days in the calendar year, and you are not supposed to work in the country, it might be difficult to explain how did you pay for cost of living.
Expat **********
@Wannikea ********
Basically breaking the law. Brilliant solution.Wannikea *********
@Expat *********
the other day the government signalled repealing or suspending this tax law to stimulate the economy. Nothing is written in stone as far as this tax since 2024, everything is on the table.Expat **********
@Wannikea ********
You’re literally talking about “evading tax liability.” You’re contradicting yourself.Pete *******
@Wannikea ********
that’s just a really stupid statement to make. Any assessable funds remitted whilst tax resident above minimum thresholds are subject to taxation.Wannikea *********
@Pete ******
remitted is sent, not carriedPete *******
@Wannikea ********
nonsense, remitted is in the terminology of the Revenue Department “brought in to” Thailand, electronically or physically.Pete *******
If you stay in Thailand more than 180 days in a calendar year you become tax resident. If you then remit foreign sourced capital gains into the Kingdom the remittances are subject to tax. You are required to file a tax return if you remit assessable income above minimum thresholds in a year that you are tax resident.
Dany ********
@Pete ******
and no enforcement if you dont do any tax related stuff 🤷♀️🤣Luit *****************
@Pete ******
Latest rumours now are they make a U-turn and want money brought in the same year as you earned tax free. It is only a rumour, but it would not surprise me.Pete *******
@Luit ****************
rumors exist but I speak only to the current situation.
Cole *********
Would talk to a thai tax attorney that works for you and your interests.
Anonymous ******************
Are you a trader or investor? I have been doing this too but am an investor so I've been taxed at LT CG
John **********
Only if you bring it into Thailand in a year where you are a Thai tax resident. Capital gains are treated similarly to income from a Thai tax perspective
Brad ********
Saw this a few days ago. Remain hopeful but once again, not super clear
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Switch from a DTV to a LTR visa, then no tax on remittance.
James ********
@Pete ******
correct ✅Anonymous ******************
@Pete ******
Yep also a solution.Anonymous ******************
It is usually on remitted money to Thailand and depending on treaties with your country. I would definitely keep in touch with a professional accountant who can help with it.
Alex *********
If I were you I'd buy an elite visa. U got a lot of cash and that would surely bring unless trouble than DTV
Pete *******
@Alex ********
tell me how an Elite visa offers better value than a DTV….
Jon **********
@Pete ******
I’ll save judgment till we see people with a 9month Muay Thai DTV still getting easy hassle free entry at year 3Pete *******
@Alex ********
Elite visas are obsolete now the DTV has arrived.
Nick *******
@Pete ******
no they aren't. total nonsenseChris *********
@Dany *******
that's what u do, not everyone is you, not everyone wants to sit in a minibus all day to do a border run, and for many people, doing so would cost them much more in lost productivity, I make $400 an hour how much u think that border run would cost me vs flying to hcmc? Penny pinching and wasting time might work for you and u might not see the benefit of an elite, just like you probably wouldn't take a pj to phuket when someone else values thier time more. Elite isn't obsolete it's, for a specific kind of person and situation. It definitely has advantages over the DTVDany ********
@Chris ********
that is what i do… and if you dont extend inside thailand then you just do 2 border runs per year. how much does a border run cost? 1-4k baht depending on location?!Chris *********
@Dany *******
that's what everyone does yeah? You're kidding yourselfDany ********
@Chris ********
you can just extend the dtv. then you only have to do a border run once a year which is just a few thausand baht. so not sure what you are talking about 😅Pete *******
@Chris ********
People spend 75k to leave? Who leaves every month on a DTV? Your argument is utter nonsense. As stated the DTV has made the Elite program a dead duck. Anyone on the Elite must be kicking themselves for their stupidity.Chris *********
@Pete ******
Well yeah cause most people spend 75k to leave and do it some don't sure but people pay more than that too and have to leave every 6 months? Like what do you think the true cost compared to someone who doesn't want the hassle to leavePete *******
@Chris ********
and for those “benefits” you are willing to pay an additional 640k? Hence my comment the DTV makes the Elite program obsolete.Chris *********
@Pete ******
you can get a bank account with elite, you don't have to leave at all for five years, plus vip at the airport if you do, I'd say it has some advantages over the dtv.Pete *******
@Nick ******
there are no tax benefits from holding an Elite visa. Compare the DTV v Elite and you will see no one in their right mind would spend minimum 650k on a visa where a 10k visa gives similar advantages. Thus my statement that the DTV makes the Elite obsolete holds, there is no advantage.to an Elite over the DTV that is in anyway significant.Nick *******
@Pete ******
why? I don't think there are any, that's my understanding anyway. But it doesn't make the whole visa obsolete - maybe for you but not for people who want the benefits.Pete *******
@Nick ******
tell me the tax advantages of holding an Elite visa…..Alex *********
@Pete ******
obsolete for those ones who are on a budget, elite visa has no taxes if u bring money from abroad and this seems fit op perfectly... If I had money I'd go 100% on eliteAnonymous ******************
@Alex ********
do you have any reference to this supposed tax free zone for money from brought from abroad?Pete *******
@Alex ********
source please of the tax advantages of an Elite visa….
Nathan ****
Speak with an accountant and someone who specialises in this. I wouldn't take advice from here with something so sensitive. My assumption would be you are taxed wherever it's withdrawn i.e bank location. Speak to a professional
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