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Thailand

#24 of 25Worldwide35%

Southeast Asia · Bangkok · THB

Southeast Asia's digital nomad hub with low cost of living, excellent infrastructure, and a new Long-Term Resident visa targeting remote professionals and investors.

57
Overall Score
Tax43
Funding70
Visa90
Residency58
Tax Res.60
Practical58
Remote72
Family80
Ecosystem60
Bangkok

Dimension Profile

Jurisdiction Risk Warnings

1 Caution1 Watch
Regulatory RiskCaution

Foreign income now taxed when remitted

Thailand changed tax rules in 2025 to tax foreign income brought into the country at 5-35%. The new TDAC digital audit system cross-references bank inflows with visa types.

KPMGJan 1, 2025
Banking & Financial AccessWatch

DTV holders face banking restrictions

Digital nomad visa holders are classified as tourists. Many traditional banks refuse to open accounts for DTV holders.

Jan 1, 2025

Risk signals are informational only. Conditions change rapidly - verify with current government advisories and qualified legal counsel before making residency or incorporation decisions.

Dimension Breakdown

Corporate Tax Rate
20%
Capital Gains Rate
0%
Crypto Capital Gains
0%
Exempt through Dec 2029 on licensed exchanges (VAT also exempt since 2024); unlicensed trading may be taxed differently
Territorial System
No
IP Box Regime
No
Tax Treaties
61
VAT Rate
7%
Dividend Withholding
10%
Holding Company Viable
No
Notes
Thailand has a relatively clean corporate tax system. BOI promotion offers multi-year exemptions for qualifying tech and manufacturing investments. No general capital gains tax on securities.
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