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What is the tax situation for self-employed freelancers in Thailand if they've been in the country less than 180 days?

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Dec 17, 2024

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Raul ***********

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With DTV since November….

My question is, how is gonna be the tax situation? Are we eligible to pay tax in Thailand or not? 

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As a self-employed freelancer in Thailand who has been in the country since November, your tax obligations depend on the number of days spent in Thailand within the tax year (January 1 - December 31). If you spend less than 180 days in Thailand, you are not subject to Thai tax law. However, if you exceed this duration, you will be liable for taxes in Thailand, even if working remotely. Additional considerations include potential tax implications regarding your home country's rates, especially if a tax treaty is in place.

Mo ******

Anyone knows what happens if our country has higher tax rates than Thailand what happens? We benefit from lower tax in Thailand? Or we have to pay the difference to our home country? And it’s finallly the same as if we staid in our country. Of course under the assumption that a treaty is signed between the two.

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Raul ***********

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literally enjoying. Live photo😆

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James ********

There way too much false information about the Thai income taxation rumor mill.

NOTHING has changed. No need to pay fees for tax advisors who are really wanting to CV collect fees from you. Chill out and enjoy Thailand. Follow the Free 🆓 advice from Integrity Legal in Bangkok.

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Raul ***********

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thanks mate

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Pete *******

You become subject to Thai tax law after spending 180 days within the Kingdom in a tax year. Tax year runs 1st Jan - 31st Dec.

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Gyurii *********

even if your country has agreement with thailand against double taxation?

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Markus ********

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In fact, this regulation with the 180 days is part of the double taxation agreement.

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yes of course. But it doesn’t mean you will pay more tax if there is a tax treaty in place. You still have to declare in Thailand though. I worked in Spain for 5 years - I had to declare in both countries but the tax treaty meant the liabilities offset each other and I never paid 1 penny more than if I was totally UK based.

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Gyurii *********

thanx to both reply

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yes.

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Anonymous ******************

This will most likely be the plan yes, anyone working in Thailand remotely or not will be paying taxes why else you think Thailand offer such visas, welcome to Thailand

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Jim ********

Anonymous participant 152 There's no link between visas and tax residency. Most longer term visas are over 180 days, and METV can also be over 180 days. This merely deems a person a "tax resident" which on its own does not mean that person is going to be taxed. There's too many variables and each individual is in a different situation.

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Steve ********

Anonymous participant 152 Only money brought into Thailand MIGHT be assessable. Remote workers who are paid overseas will not pay tax in Thailand on those earnings

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Luit *****************

until they bring in those earnings because they need something to pay the rent and living

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Jim ********

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They might bring cash if it's going to be a problem?

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Luit *****************

cash is just as taxable, maybe less traceable, but when you live in Thailand, have no earnings of a job in Thailand, and not bring in any money, that would be a bit suspect, don't you think?

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So you transfer money through the banking system on non-assessable money (tax already paid) and bring in assessable money as cash?

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Luit *****************

everybody should decide for himself if he wants to commit taxfraude...

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Jim ********

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Exactly! There's always means and ways. It's gone on for hundreds of years, it ain't going to change in Thailand, where many foreigners are already involved in fraudulent activity! 😆👍

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Luit *****************

Anonieme deelnemer 152 as long as you stay less 180 days a year, you don't have to pay tax, the visa has nothing to do with it.

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so you think people will only stay 180 days and not come back ? Return to own country for 180 days then back to Thailand spending 180 days in each country, or how many will do an extension or border bounce back straight in and need to pay taxes

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Luit *****************

Anonieme deelnemer 152 A real digital nomad will not stay over 180 days a year, the most other people for workcation also don't stay that long.

But a lot of people on this group try to use the DTV in an alternative way and just live whole year in Thailand and then they become tax resident.

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Wannikea *********

If you've spent less than 180 days in Thailand this calendar year it doesn't affect you.

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