How does the 180-day tax rule affect my DTV application from the UK while running a business remotely in Thailand?

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I’m looking to apply for a DTV in the next couple of months from the UK - currently in Thailand on a 60 day tourist visa .. going back end of next month .

I own a business in the UK which I can mostly run remotely (it’s an IT business with employees in the UK

Regarding the tax situation with a 180 day DTV .. I take it you can only spend up to 180 days in Thailand in any tax year (12 months)… so realistically I could not spend 180 days in Thailand , fly home for a month, then come back out for another 180 days without the Thai tax implications?

I’ve seen varying suggestions regarding the DTV but if anyone could confirm it I would greatly appreciate it

Many thanks 🙏🏻

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking clarification on the tax implications of applying for a Thai Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while balancing a business based in the UK. They are concerned about the 180-day rule related to tax residency in Thailand, especially if they can spend 180 days in Thailand, leave for a month, and return without incurring tax liabilities. The discussion reveals that the 180-day limit is cumulative within a calendar year, and double taxation may be avoided due to treaties between Thailand and the UK. Participants advise focusing on the overall time spent and potential tax impacts rather than immediate concerns about residency.

Andries ********* · Answer

The rule is not 180 days per year. When you leave the country and come back, this can be on the same day even, you get the next 180-day stamp in your passport.

Rich ******** · Answer

Cheers everyone .. think I would probably stick to the 180 days in the year then… to avoid any issues for the next 2 or 3 years… then look at it again .. will probably have changed by then anyway ..

Thanks for the constructive advice.. much appreciated 🙌

Thanks for the constructive advice.. much appreciated 🙌

Wesley ******** · Answer

If you pay taxes in the Uk, it’s very unlikely you will have to pay taxes in Thailand due to double taxation treaties.

If you’re hiding your assets in a tax haven and not paying any taxes, Thailand will want a piece of anything you’re bringing into the country

Greg ******** · Answer

The 180 days is cumulative not consecutive in a calendar year. It does not reset just because you fly out.

Bruno *********** · Answer

The rule is 180 days per year in Thailand, it doesn't change anything if they are consecutive or not, it is cumulative. However, the UK signed a DTA with Thailand to avoid double taxation, i suggest you take a look on it.

Greg ******** · Answer

I would not be thinking too much about the Thai Tax situation at the moment. Even if in Thailand and tax resident in 2025 tax submission not due to till March 2026. Wait and see how it pans out for those on O visas. Even if yiu are Thai Tax Resident only monies remitted to Thailand are assessable. The UK also has a double taxation treaty with Thailand - read that. So lets say you earned in UK and were taxed on it in UK. Depending how much you remitted to Thailand you may owe some Tax here depending on allowances, and tax rate differentials. Unless you are planning to bring in a lot of money I would not worry. If you are bringing in large amounts consult an international tax consultant.

How does the 180-day tax rule affect my DTV application from the UK while running a business remotely in Thailand?

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