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Asia-Pacific

Thailand

Currency

THB

Corporate Tax

20%

Personal Income Tax

35%

VAT / GST

7%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate20%

Standard 20%; SME progressive 0-15%; 8% for SME on first THB 300k.

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate35%

Top rate 35% above THB 4,000,001/year; 5-35% scale.

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate7%

VAT 7% (standard 10% reduced to 7% long-term); 0% exports.

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

10%

Interest

15%

Royalties

15%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

SSO 5% (employer 5% + employee 5%, capped at THB 750 each); Workmen's Comp 0.2-1% employer.

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

0% on SET shares; 15–35% on real estate

Inheritance / Estate Tax

Progressive 5–55% (exempt direct line)

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0%

Property Tax

House & land tax ~12.5% of rent

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 5 months after year-end (PND 50); half-year payment by August
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly (PND 1); annual return by 31 March following year (PND 90/91)
VAT / GSTMonthly, by 15th of following month (PP30)

Double Taxation Agreements

Treaties in force

~60

Key partners: Japan, China, Singapore, UK, USA, Malaysia

Withholding typically 5%–15% under treaties.

Treaty counts are approximate and change as agreements are signed, ratified, or terminated. Verify the status and withholding rates under the specific treaty before relying on them.

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

BOI incentives: CIT exemption 3-13 years. Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa 17% flat for high-income. EEZ special.