Chile-Thailand FTA signed
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has signed between Chile and Thailand on October 4, 2013. This follows a feasibility study by a Joint Study Group and further negotiation between the two countries. The agreement will remove 90% of tariffs on products
See MoreThailand Scraps Luxury-Goods Tax
The government of Thailand had announced to eliminate import duties on luxury watches, clothes and cosmetics. Accordingly by the end of the year the duty on some luxury goods will be cut from 30% to
See MoreThailand raised alcohol excise taxes
In Thailand the excise taxes on liquor, beer and wine will increase by 7 -15% effective on 4 September 2013. The price will be higher particularly for
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Philippines and Thailand
The governments of Philippines and Thailand signed a new Income Tax Treaty on 21 June 2013. After completing necessary ratification procedures by both countries the treaty will enter into force. After entering into force and becoming effective, the
See MoreNew Tax Breaks for SMEs in Thailand
The government of Thailand has reduced the corporate tax rate from 23% to 20% this year. No further help will be provided to SMEs with revenues up to THB 50 million. The Cabinet of Thailand has approved a package of tax measures proposed by the
See MoreIncome Tax Treaty between Thailand and Taiwan
Thailand and Taiwan signed an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion on 3 December 2012. An agreement was originally signed by the two countries on 9 July 1999, but the government of Thailand failed to
See MoreIreland: New DTAs with Thailand and Ukraine
The Irish tax authority has confirmed in a recent update that the nation has concluded negotiations towards new double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Thailand and Ukraine, and towards revised agreements with Belgium and
See MoreThailand to Keep VAT at 7%
It has been published on 10 August 2012 that Thailand’s government has decided to postpone the planned increase in the value added tax (VAT) rate by two years to help stimulate the consumer spending and private sector investment, which are
See MoreThailand Refuses To Give Foreign Dividend Tax Exemption
It was published on 9 July 2012 that the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister have immediately rejected a call from Thailand’s business sector for a tax exemption on dividends received from overseas investments. The Thai Chamber of Commerce
See MoreThailand Increases Bank Tax
From July 31, 2012, all banks in Thailand will have to pay an increased levy to help fund the public debt that arose out of financing their rescue during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. In order that the government will be able to borrow additional
See MoreThailand: Import Tariff Exemptions
Thailand’s government has approved the waiving of duties on their imports of machinery and spare parts, until the end of June 2012. The measure was taken to help businesses with plants damaged by the floods in the country. The measure will cover
See MoreCorporate Tax Cut in Thailand
To cope with the higher costs arising from its policy of increasing the country’s national daily minimum wage the new government of Thailand has re-confirmed its intention to reduce the rate of corporate income tax. The government expressed
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