Will my German company have to pay taxes in Thailand if I hold a DTV visa and work remotely?

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Nov 5, 2024

14 hours ago

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If got DTV Visa and go to Thailand to do a remote work there. My company in Germany have to pay TAX in Thailand during 5 ys or not? 

I am Just worry abt TAX

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you hold a DTV visa and work remotely in Thailand, you may have tax obligations depending on your residency status. Generally, if you stay in Thailand for more than 180 days, you could be considered a tax resident and may need to file a tax return. However, due to the tax treaty between Germany and Thailand, you should not be double taxed if you continue to pay taxes in Germany. Consulting with a tax advisor familiar with both Germany and Thailand is recommended for personalized guidance.

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Dom ********

You’re ok as there is a Germany - Thailand double tax agreement which prevents you from paying double tax. You can continue to pay tax regularly in Germany 👍

11 hours ago

John **********

OK you need to ensure that you don't create any relationships between the German company and a Thai company but as your on a DTV that should not be possible anyway. For you personally if you are Thai tax resident and bring income into Thailand during a tax year you will have to file a Thai tax return. You may or may not have to pay tax

13 hours ago

Mateusz *******

If you spend more then 180 days in the country, you can become tax resident in Thailand and pay taxes here. How it looks like in your country depends on the country and your specific situation. Talk with tax advisor in your country and later in Thailand

13 hours ago

Mike **********

You're responsible for the tax, not the company. Tax treaty typically means you owe here if over 180d but home country would reduce the amount you owe by the taxes you paid. You're best off consulting an average accountant

13 hours ago

Kevin ********

Pay tax where you earn which is Germany. I guess you could opt for the second option but it would just mean more paperwork anyway.

13 hours ago

Rene ********

Germany and thailand have tax treaty. If paid tax in germany you dont need to pay in Thailand

Sefton ********

not fully correct

Rene ********

yes it is. There is no way that you will get double taxed with already taxed money from GERMANY

13 hours ago

Jim ********

@Rene *******

Correct. If the OP retains German Tax Residency, tax is only payable in Germany.

12 hours ago

Urs ********

@Jim *******

Except the tax rate is lower than in Thailand, In this case you pay the difference in Thailand.

11 hours ago

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Urs ********

@Rene *******

If you stay in Thailand for more than 180 days in a calendar year, you must file a tax return. If the tax rate in Germany is lower than in Thailand, you must pay the difference in Thailand.

13 hours ago

Jim ********

@Urs *******

Not correct. If the OP retains German Tax Residency and meets the criteria in the DTA, there is no requirement to file a tax return. At the very most a tax residency certificate from Germany will suffice

12 hours ago

Urs ********

@Jim *******

You may be right, but I got information that anyone staying in Thailand for more than 180 days is required to file a tax return, even if their income is already taxed in their home country and are therefore tax exempt in Thailand.

Information we get from the Thai authorities are sometime confusing and not up to date.

11 hours ago

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Urs ********

Rene ********

@Urs *******

trust me, tax in germany is WAAAY higher.

And yes thats correct. Im german myself

13 hours ago

Urs ********

@Rene *******

Is it really true that taxes in Germany are much higher than in Thailand?

An average German salary is taxed at 30% in Thailand.

11 hours ago

Rene ********

@Urs *******

income is taxed 42 Percent for single taxpayers. We have one of the highest tax in the world atm

11 hours ago

Urs ********

@Rene *******

The question now is what exactly you have to submit to the Thai tax authorities if you stay longer than 180 days a year. According to my information, you have to fill in a tax return anyway even if you are not liable to pay tax. But maybe there are different rules now and a tax statement from Germany is sufficient. It would be a good idea to ask the relevant authorities for advice, especially before you extend your 180 days at the immigration office.

11 hours ago

Urs ********

@Rene *******

Wow! That's a lot. So your income is not taxable in Thailand.

11 hours ago

Urs ********

@Rene *******

Okay, if the tax rate in Germany is higher, your income is not taxable in Thailand.

12 hours ago

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Urs ********

Ju ****