Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand sign agreement to scrap implementation of digital services taxes on US firms
Regfollower Desk The White House recently announced trade agreements with Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand, which include commitments from these nations to avoid imposing digital services taxes (DSTs) or similar measures that could unfairly
See MoreUS: Trump administration signs trade deals on rare-earth and critical minerals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam
The US has signed trade and critical minerals agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to address trade imbalances and secure alternative rare earth supply chains amid China’s export restrictions. The Trump Administration has
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Thailand: Cabinet extends 7% VAT rate until September 2026
Normally, the VAT rate is 10% in Thailand, but it was reduced to 7% as part of economic measures after the 1997 financial crisis. The Thai Cabinet has extended the reduced VAT rate of 7% until 30 September 2026. This announcement was made by
See MoreThailand: Cabinet approves bill on Qualified Refundable Tax Credits in Pillar 2 framework
The Bill allows promoted companies to receive cash refunds for unused tax credits, which are treated as income for Pillar 2 purposes, ensuring no adverse effect on the effective tax rate. QRTCs cover investments in R&D, advanced skills,
See MoreThailand: BOI to introduce refundable tax credits under new GMT rules
Thailand’s BOI will allow promoted companies to claim cash refunds for unused tax credits under new global minimum tax rules. Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) plans to introduce Qualified Refundable Tax Credits (QRTCs) under the Pillar
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Thailand proposes US trade deal to avert 36% tariffs
Thailand proposed to reduce its USD 46 billion trade surplus and increase imports of American goods before a 9 July deadline. Thailand has proposed a trade deal to the US to avoid a 36% tariff on its exports, aiming for a lower rate of
See MoreThailand introduces reduced corporate income tax rate to promote SEZ investments
Thailand cuts corporate tax rate to 10% for qualifying businesses in Special Economic Zones for ten years under Royal Decree No. 797 starting 6 June 2025. The Thai Revenue Department has issued Royal Decree No. 797, dated 2 June 2025 and
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Thailand proposes trade plan to avert US tariffs
It is expected that both countries might agree on tariffs as low as 10%. Thailand held trade talks with the US on 18 June 2025 and will submit a proposal on Friday, 20 June 2025, because possible tariffs on its exports to the US have lowered
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Thailand, Brunei approve first tax treaty
Thailand’s Cabinet approves its first income tax treaty with Brunei, following OECD/G20 BEPS guidelines. The Thai Cabinet approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Brunei on 4 June 2025. The agreement aligns with the latest
See MoreThailand: BOI updates incentives for SMEs, data centres, tourism
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) announced the new tax exemptions on 19 May 2025. Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) announced that it has approved a series of measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), along with
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Thailand, Bhutan sign free trade agreement
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan witnessed the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between their countries. The ceremony took place at the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government
See MoreThailand approves tax incentive to support investment in large commercial EVs
The Thai Cabinet approved a royal decree on 27 March 2025, offering corporate income tax deductions to encourage investment in commercial electric vehicles (EVs), such as electric buses and trucks. The tax relief will be available until 31 December
See MoreThailand introduces tax incentives to attract skilled professionals back home
Thailand has introduced new tax incentives to encourage skilled Thai professionals working abroad to return. The measures, announced in Royal Decree No. 793 on 24 March 2025, took effect on 25 March 2025. Eligible individuals who return to work
See MoreThailand: Cabinet approves carbon tax to reduce emissions
The Thai Cabinet gave its approval to a draft Ministerial Regulation, proposed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 21 January 2025, which aims to introduce a carbon tax as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Thailand updates VAT input tax rules for exporting businesses
The Thai Revenue Department (TRD) issued Departmental Instruction No. Paw. 164/2568 on 5 February 2025, updating the input tax allocation process for businesses selling goods outside Thailand. This revision provides new guidelines for VAT
See MoreThailand: Cabinet approves lower corporate tax for special economic zones
Thailand's cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the corporate income tax rate to 10% for profits generated by targeted businesses in the country's special economic zones. The reduced rate applies for 10 consecutive accounting periods. To
See MoreThailand approves tax treaties with Netherlands, Norway
The Thai Cabinet approved the signing of tax treaties between the Netherlands and Norway on 24 December 2024. The new treaties will supersede the 1975 tax treaty with the Netherlands and the 2003 tax treaty with Norway. The purpose behind the new
See MoreThailand introduces Pillar Two top-up tax for MNEs
Thailand's Revenue Department has announced the publication of the Emergency Decree on Top-up Tax B.E. 2567 (2024) in the Official Gazette on 26 December 2024,introducing the implementation of a domestic minimum top-up tax for MNE groups with a
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