How much tax will you pay before receiving net profit from your business? Let’s calculate the maximum scenario using an example of a large company (non-SME) that is a VAT payer. VAT — 7% Many consider VAT a personal expense, but legally it is added on top of the price of goods or services. For …
Sometimes, unexpected taxes appear in a company’s financial statements at year-end. One such item may be the Special Business Tax (SBT) on loan interest. A loan agreement may be informal Even if you have not signed any loan agreements, this does not mean that such loans do not exist within the company. For example: When …
Since 2018, income derived from holding digital assets and cryptocurrency trading has been subject to taxation. In 2022, Notifications No. 380 and No. 424 clarified the reporting requirements for such income. Tax base and reporting Tax residents must include cryptocurrency income in their total taxable income and report it in their annual tax return. The …
In Thailand, most agreements must be executed in simple written form with the signatures of two witnesses — except where mandatory registration with a government authority is required. However, it is important to note that certain types of agreements are subject to Stamp Duty, regardless of whether registration is required. When is Stamp Duty applied? …
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Please note that apostille is not available in Thailand. An apostille is an internationally standardized form certifying the authenticity of a document, recognized by countries that are parties to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (1961). Thailand is not a party to this Convention. There are two possible ways …
100% foreign ownership is one of the key advantages granted by the BOI (Board of Investment) to business projects. Most approved projects benefit from this privilege. However, there are exceptions. Criteria for foreign shareholding in BOI projects: — For projects under List 1 of the Foreign Business Act, Thai individuals or legal entities must hold …
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What should you pay attention to in an off-plan condominium purchase agreement? Construction timeline and transfer of ownership The contract must clearly specify the construction completion date, including both year and month. Developers usually reserve the right to extend the срок by up to one year. Consequences of delays* Option 1:The buyer terminates the contract, …
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Recently, clients and agents have increasingly been asking about the advantages and specifics of purchasing real estate through a company registered in the BVI (British Virgin Islands). This ownership structure has both pros and cons that should be carefully considered. What is a BVI company? A BVI company is an offshore entity registered in the …
Taxation of transactions involving services provided to foreign companies, as well as services received from foreign companies, has its own specifics. If you are engaged in the import/export of services, it is important to carefully consider VAT and withholding tax obligations. If these aspects are not taken into account when structuring a deal and pricing …
On June 9, 2022, cannabis was removed from the list of controlled narcotic substances. The public largely interpreted this as a green light for action. Within a month and a half, Thailand turned into a cannabis hub of Southeast Asia, with numerous shops and cafés opening where cannabis products with varying THC levels could be …
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