@Elías *******

yet we see reports of online courses being accepted by Embassies for the DTV.

No

@Paul ******

correct, but if we are being pedantic it’s ASEAN….

@Paul ******

you display a misunderstanding of how Thai taxation works.

@Claudia *********

Section 2(1) of the Singapore Income Tax Act 1947 (“ITA”) provides the definition of “resident in

Singapore” as follows:-

“resident in Singapore” —

a) in relation to an individual, means a person who, in the year preceding the year of assessment,

resides in Singapore except for such temporary absences therefrom as may be reasonable and not

inconsistent with a claim by such person to be resident in Singapore, and includes a person who

is physically present or who exercises an employment (other than as a director of a company) in

Singapore for 183 days or more during the year preceding the year of assessment; and

b) in relation to a company or body of persons, means a company or body of persons the control and

management of whose business is exercised in Singapore.

For an individual to be regarded as a tax resident, he has to satisfy at least one of the following tests:

1) Quantitative Test

The individual is:

a. Physically present in Singapore for at least 183 days in the calendar year preceding the year of

assessment; or

b. Exercises an employment in Singapore for at least 183 days in the calendar year preceding the

year of assessment (excluding directors of a company)

2) Qualitative Test

The individual must reside in Singapore and that his absence from Singapore must be temporary and

reasonable.

Please refer to the following website for more information:



tax-rates/working-out-my-tax-residency

@Claudia *********

my point is be aware of the residency rules because at some point on the DTV you will no longer qualify as tax resident of Singapore.

@Sean *********

and your point is?

Your question is nonsensical, why would you pay tax after retirement? What amount of income triggers taxes? What is alot compared to a moderate amount? Please be more precise to get a relevant answer to your question.

Apply outside…

No you don’t have to inform anyone that you don’t pay tax in Thailand. Please however be aware of the Singaporean tax residency rules, you are fine for 2025 but even though you are Singaporean you will lose tax residency if you don’t spend enough time(183 days) in Singapore in a tax year. Obviously if you are maxing out the DTV you lose the protection of the DTA in 2026 when Thai tax residency will apply and you may be required if you qualify to file Thai personal income tax.