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How can expats obtain a Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN) and what is the process involved?

RadiantBu**********
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Has anyone managed to get a Thai Tax Identification number. How was the process. They are saying after 180 days here we become tax residents, but can’t open bank accounts etc. was just wandering how straightforward it is to get the TIN? Many thanks. 🙏🏻
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The process of obtaining a Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN) for expats generally requires a visit to the local Revenue office, where applicants need to provide their passport and proof of address. Some users have reported completing the process in about 10 minutes with no fees involved. However, there are discussions about tax obligations related to the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) holders, emphasizing that becoming a tax resident after 180 days does not necessarily mean one must file taxes unless they have assessable income. It's also noted that DTV holders may not have to file tax returns.
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DTV holders don't have to submit tax returns
Kool *******
Kool *******
Just because you become a tax resident does not mean you owe, or have to file taxes on a DTV. You are on a tourist visa, and tourists don't file taxes no matter what anyone tells you.
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Anonymous ******************
@Kool ******
Correct. The latest presentation from Carl Turner at Expat Tax Thailand actually confirms this
John **********
John **********
180 days in a calendar year
Greg ********
Greg ********
Do you have assessable income?
RadiantBu**********
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Greg ********
Greg ********
RadiantButterfly205 Then as other have said go to local Revenue Department and ask for a TIN. 180 days plus assessable income and they will give you a TIN
Pete *******
Pete *******
Passport and proof of address, in and out in 10 minutes at local Revenue Office. No fee.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Pete ******
The Chief Police Guy interviewed by Carl Turner has stated DTV holders do not have to pay tax
Pete *******
Pete *******
Anonymous participant 186 I was in that webinar and he never said that. DTV holders remitting assessable income will attract a Thai tax liability.
RadiantBu**********
RadiantBu**********
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@Pete ******
cool thanks
Mercy *********
Mercy *********
You have to go in person to the local Revenue office. I already have one from when I was working in my business previously, so I haven't done it as a DTVer, but here are the instructions found online

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RadiantBu**********
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@Mercy ********
ok thanks, well go and try for ourselves today.

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