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What are the requirements for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand for a sole proprietor?
Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)Visa RequirementsProof of IncomeTax ObligationsExpats in ThailandFreelancing in ThailandSole ProprietorshipYouTube Content CreationOnline TeachingCultural Activities in Thailand
Nov 10, 2024
a year ago
Baron **************
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm looking into the DTV. I'm an American digital nomad running a YT channel and online music teaching program as a sole proprietor. Pretty DIY so my proof of work would be my YouTube channel and teaching site. I'm not an LLC or anything. Will this cause any issues?
TLDR : Answer Summary
An American digital nomad seeking the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand can successfully apply by demonstrating proof of income through their YouTube channel and online teaching site, even without being an LLC. Comments from others suggest that showing consistent income is crucial. While tax documents might not be required for the DTV application, they could be necessary for future tax obligations if staying longer than 180 days in Thailand.
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Ibrahim ******
My partner got a DTV doing very similar, YT Channel and Online course plus 1 to 1 sessions online. We both applied separately (I contract for a US based start up). As long as you can show income coming in, you should be alright.
We applied from the Spain Thai Embassy, and we're both British, so it will be different, but as long as you have a easy to follow trail, should be all good
We applied from the Spain Thai Embassy, and we're both British, so it will be different, but as long as you have a easy to follow trail, should be all good
Loreen ***********
Tax returns and proof of income will help.
Ryan *******
I would assume most DTVs are sole proprietorships. I am as a translator and that was no issue at all. In fact, I did not have to prove what sort of business registration I had.
Charles **********
just do soft power easier
Adrian ***********
@Charles *********
what's a soft power? I'm new to this.Andi ***********
@Adrian **********
it is a DTV option, medical treatment or cultural activity like Muay Thai, cookingAdrian ***********
@Andi **********
is there a list of all the cultural activities?Andi ***********
@Adrian **********
Thai soft power related activitiesFor Thai soft power related activities
Eligible Activities
Muay Thai
Thai cuisine
Education and seminars
Sports
Medical treatment
Foreign talent
Events related to art and music.. .Studying Thai is not acceptable.
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Deepak *******
@Charles *********
for soft power you need to pay additional money. If you're pursuing hobbies or learning, maybe soft power is ok. Otherwise, why spend additional money just for the visa?Charles **********
@Deepak ******
but they make you submit the tax information for the visa??Got a strong feeling they will try and use that to start taking tax at extension time
Earn 100,000 baht a month and looking at ? 10,000-20,000 baht a month tax or more??
I just think soft power is the better option for many reasons
Anthony **********
@Charles *********
Doesn’t matter if you get soft power or via your work. Any income is to be taxed if you stay more than 180 days in thailand now. Even if it’s on multiple tourist visas/extensions. It still remains to be seen how they’re gonna enforce it though.Angelo ***********
@Charles *********
And why would you not pay taxes in the country you are living?Deepak *******
@Charles *********
That is not possible as of now.Thomas ********
@Charles *********
I didn't submit any tax documents with my DTV application. 4 year old offer letter stating I was hired as a remote worker, most recent month's bank statement, and 10 year old copy of articles of incorporation for the company. That's it.Dan *******
@Charles *********
Yep…over 180 days in a year and you are on the hook for taxes. The next question is how will they enforce collection?Reply to
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@Charles *********
examples?Charles **********
@Luigi *******
Muay Thai 10-15k baht - 6 months 1 x a weekLuigi ********
@Charles *********
and after 6 months? Do you need to take a new muay thai course?Danny ***********
@Charles *********
which schools offer this?Derry *********
@Danny **********
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Luit *****************
When not LLC maybe tax return will help
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