Banking, Money and Taxes in Thailand
Banks in Thailand are modern, reliable and easily accessible with numerous ATMs and English speaking personnel in main branches. Full accounts can be opened by foreigners with work permits although saving accounts may be opened by those without. There are a number of international banks that operate in Thailand. Sometimes documentation that needs to be signed will be written in Thai but ask for an English translation.
Expat tax laws differ slightly for residents and non-residents in Thailand. Non-residents are expats who live in Thailand less than 180 days of the year. Non-residents can be taxed on their income if it is derived from Thailand, but are not taxed on their worldwide income. Residents are taxes on income derived in Thailand and income brought into Thailand from foreign sources.
Thailand has signed tax treaties with most western countries preventing double taxation for expats. Tax forms are often in Thai so it may be necessary to hire a Thai tax planner to complete even simple tax forms. It is beneficial to start employment mid-year to skirt Thailand's yearly accumulative tax periods.
Expat tax laws differ slightly for residents and non-residents in Thailand. Non-residents are expats who live in Thailand less than 180 days of the year. Non-residents can be taxed on their income if it is derived from Thailand, but are not taxed on their worldwide income. Residents are taxes on income derived in Thailand and income brought into Thailand from foreign sources.Thailand has signed tax treaties with most western countries preventing double taxation for expats. Tax forms are often in Thai so it may be necessary to hire a Thai tax planner to complete even simple tax forms. It is beneficial to start employment mid-year to skirt Thailand's yearly accumulative tax periods.
