What are the implications of staying in Thailand for more than 180 days under a Digital Nomad Visa, especially regarding Swiss tax residency?

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Hi there

Maybe there are some people who already faced similar issues, found a solution or are experienced enough to share some thoughts or so.

I am thinking of of getting the DTV, and I want to stay more than the 180 days in Thailand, which would in theory be an issue for my Swiss employer due to tax residency, different insurance topics and a potential permanent establishment issues.

Is there anyone who has experiences in such a setup, if there is an issue when staying more than the 180 days? Or, maybe there are people with different ways of how you did resolve this? Maybe with different business structure, self employment or so?

Looking forward to your feedback as I am very curious about it.

Thank you in advance!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The inquiry discusses the complexities surrounding staying in Thailand for more than 180 days on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), particularly for a Swiss national concerned about maintaining tax residency and insurance issues. The community suggests various strategies, including the need to consult the employer, understanding Swiss tax agreements with Thailand, and checking health insurance coverage for extended stays. They also touch upon the potential for maintaining Swiss tax residency despite long-term stays in Thailand.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

There is a don't ask, don't tell policy going on if you stay longer than 180 days. Just don't make a scene anywhere and you'll be fine.

Henrik ***** · Answer

DTV is a tourist visa, so you don’t get any resident status in Thaland.

Lance ********* · Answer

One thing worth checking is whether your current health insurance will cover you during a long stay in Thailand. You could have a chat with the guys at [mention redacted]. They might be able to point you in the right direction

Gerry ******** · Answer

You won't cease to be a Swiss tax resident after 6 months. At a glance, it looks like the Swiss criteria is similar to Australia, which suggests that you'd need to go out of your way to break ties with Swiss tax.

The tax man in your many of our home countries usually likes to maintain ties, rather than let one just go silently.

Yes, you'll also become a Thai tax resident, but that has no effect on your employer or employment.

John ********** · Answer

Sounds like your employer wants you to maintain Swiss tax residency. There are rules governing this in article 4 of the dual tax agreement between Switzerland and Thailand. Things like maintaining an available home, spending a minimum of 30 days per annum in Switzerland can be important. It would be best to take some professional advice

Elías ******** · Answer

Would you lose your Swiss tax residency? I'm here since two years ago, working for a company in my home country where you CAN'T lose tax residency if you get income there every month, like I do. It's seems it's mostly European countries where you can lose tax residency (and even legal/administrative residence) rather easily.

Kivanc ********* · Answer

I would just keep Swiss tax residency. No issues.

But, I'm not Swiss citizen, neither are other replies. You should ask at a Swiss' living abroad group.

Darren ******* · Answer

Speak to your employer or it sounds like you run a very real risk of having your employment terminated to save them a lot of headaches and unnecessary financial expense.

Greg ******** · Answer

Could you not set up a limited company in your own country and contract to your main employer through that company?

What are the implications of staying in Thailand for more than 180 days under a Digital Nomad Visa, especially regarding Swiss tax residency?

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