Thailand Launches New Flexible Plus Program to Attract Wealthy Foreigners
the Thailand Privilege Card’s new “Flexible Plus Program”
This program gives high-income foreigners a work visa and other benefits to stay and invest in Thailand.
Digital Asset Taxes for Cryptocurrency and Digital Tokens
The revenue department’s announcement regarding taxing cryptocurrency has been in effect on 13 May 2018; however, investors continue to face confusion, controversy, and other difficulties. In January, the department held a public hearing with representatives from the public and private sectors. To explore digital asset tax guidelines, representatives from the Bank of Thailand, the Securities…
Thai Government Regulations for Rental Business
Due to the increasing popularity of condominiums and apartments in the city, which comes with several issues related to rental and utility bills; as a result, the Contract Committee of the Consumer Protection Board has issued a new notification, the Stipulation of Residential Property Leasing as a Contract-Controlled Business B.E. 2562 (2019) (the “Notification”), published…
FRANK Legal & Tax listed on Lexology
We are pleased to share that we are now listed on Lexology, one of the leading sites for international legal updates, analysis, and insights. At FRANK Legal & Tax, we strive to ensure that you can connect with us through various quality legal channels. Explore our hub here: https://www.lexology.com/contributors/frank-legal-and-tax If you have any questions about…
VAT on Foreign e-Service
On February 10, 2021, the Royal Thai Government Gazette publicized the Revenue Code Amendment Act (No.53), which mainly stipulates that non-resident electronic service providers and electronic platforms are required to register for VAT under certain conditions and allows tax documents and evidence to be provided electronically. What is an e-Service? Section 77/1 (10/1) of the…
New Rules for BOI Promotion of Digital Activities
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced the merging of its list of promoted digital activities into a single new category for software development, digital services platforms, or digital content (5.10) to support software development platform, digital services, digital content, and development of Thailand personnel in information technology. Promotion terms and conditions According to the BOI…
Share Deal or Asset Deal?
This article will compare the legal and tax implications of a share deal with those of an asset deal. It will discuss the relevant taxes and transaction costs that will be incurred for an asset deal compared to a share deal from a Thai tax perspective.
Social Enterprises
A social enterprise (SE) is a hybrid company with specified social goals as its primary objective, challenging the traditional model of charities and businesses.
Changing a Last Will with a Codicil
A codicil, or addendum, is a legal document that changes certain provisions of a will but leaves all other provisions unchanged. You can change, update or even revoke your will completely at any time as long as you are mentally competent. In this article we will look at some scenarios based on our experience of…
DBD Certification: Verification System and Trustmarks
In this article we discuss the different types of verification marks of the Department of Business Development (“DBD”). It will look at the requirements for each verification mark and the purpose of the verification system based on our experience. In line with current economic trends, e-commerce has become an important part of our lives, yet…
Thailand to Offer 10-Year Visas Targeting Wealthy Foreigners
The Cabinet of Thailand has recently planned significant changes regarding immigration policy and rules on foreign land ownership. The Cabinet plans to offer a 10-year visa to attract ‘wealthy foreigners’ to move to Thailand by approving a selection of economic and investment policies designed to attract high-potential foreigners to relocate to Thailand. The first target…
Youtube Interview on Thai Property Law
How to Legally Acquire a House in Thailand as a Foreigner Broadcasted on Friday, 22nd of October 2021, FRANK Legal & Tax expert real estate lawyers Mr. Fabian Doppler and Khun Mana Meerungruang were interviewed by Jett Gunther, a Youtuber who focuses on real estate and business matters in Thailand. The topic was “How to…
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