JonSt
Danish looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 31 December 2023
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Anyone done Thai retirement visa by yourself (no agents) by brerono345
I have been back and forth to Thailand over some years but getting serious about considering the retirement visa now, and I'm sure things have changed greatly now with the online websites and such.and over the past years I've read too many nightmare ...
Just went through the process and used an agent. Do not regret that decision at all, super easy. Seeing the frustrated faces of the guys doing it on their own at the bank and immigration office alone made it worth it. The matter of money in the bank ... Read More
Getting a TIN by JonSt
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ...
It did not work, they did not want to issue a TIN until I have been here at least 180 days, or until I have to file a tax report.Talked to one law firm and they confirmed this policy. Talked to another and they could help going through the Bangkok ... Read More
Getting a TIN by JonSt
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ...
You need to apply in person at the Revenue Department office that has jurisdiction over your residential address. In Bangkok, you can apply at any area revenue office or branch office, regardless of where you live. In other provinces, you should ... Read More
Getting a TIN by JonSt
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ...
Hello, I have tried to get a TIN while not having to pay tax in Thailand which is your case as well. Tax offices of Jomtien, Bang Lamung and Sattahip refused to give me one. - @el escondido HelloI will be paying taxes in Thailand from the interest I ... Read More
Getting a TIN
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ... Read More
Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock
HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...
GML Asked 4,000 baht for the service and brought me through the steps and procedures without written test and after 2 hours had my licences for Car and Bike. - @Maxi MariDid you have the bike already? Or did the agent "sort" that out? Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Maxi MariThe 2024 rule is not relevant at all in my case as I will not be a tax resident until 2025. As for the credit/refund issue, it will be credit as the taxes already paid in Denmark will be higher than what Thailand would tax. I would declare ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Maxi Mari No, not for the danish DTA. Denmark will tax the amount first. Perhaps different for other countries and DTA's. Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Just talked to the Danish tax authorities. Basically all pensions, both government and private, can be taxed in both countries, but as the tax percentage in Denmark is a minimum of 38%, this means that there will be no taxation from the Thai ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done that Thanks, I will call them. I'm still in DK, making the move next month :)I really hope a PFA pension is covered by the DTA, otherwise I will do as you say and not mention it to anyone 馃槀 Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done thatEvery information I have found online, including here in DK, contradicts what you are saying. I appreciate the heads up and will be contacting the danish tax authorities just in case. It makes no sense that Thailand would tax income, ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done that Ok, so you are from Denmark as well :)I know all about the DTA and the rules. Private pensions shouldn't be an issue either, as the tax is much higher in Denmark.I'm also happy to pay some taxes to Thailand when the time comes to ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@JonSt Don't believe everything you read online, some information is just garnered from other sites. And yes, there is a lot of scaremongering going on. But, Martinoo2002 seems to know what he's talking about, as he talks from experience. I tend ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done thatI will not have any fixed income for the first 6 years. Perhaps some interests and capital gains from stocks etc. After that I will have a private pension for 10 years, followed by social pension. I think the lowest tax is about 38%. Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Simonbolton Been having similar worries, mostly from reading online forums where there is plenty of scaremongers 馃槀The "after January 2024" thing was freaking me out as I sold my apartment after that and the profits are not taxed where I ... Read More