Key Legal, Tax, and Compliance Considerations for Share Acquisitions in Thailand Acquiring shares in a target company is a common and effective method for executing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Thailand. This approach allows an investor or acquiring company to assume control of the target company by purchasing either a majority or the entirety of…
Thailand’s Minimum Wage Adjustment in 2025: Provincial Variations and Economic Impact On December 23, 2024, Thailand’s Minimum Wage Committee announced the adjustment of the minimum wage, effective January 1, 2025. This minimum wage varies by province and now ranges between 337 and 400 Baht per day. This adjustment benefits a total of 3,760,697 workers across…
BOI Opens More Land Opportunities for Foreign Businesses The Thai Board of Investment (BOI) recently announced updated regulations regarding land ownership for foreign companies. These new rules, outlined in Notification No. 16/2567 (Criteria for Granting Permission to Foreign Juristic Person Receiving Investment Promotion to Own Land for Establishment of Offices and Residences), came into effect…
Key Tax Considerations for Property Owners Earning Rental Income in Thailand Understanding the taxation of rental income in Thailand is crucial for both residents and foreign investors looking to capitalize on the booming real estate market. This overview will clarify the key aspects of rental income taxation under Thai law, particularly focusing on the Revenue…
Unlock Up to THB 50,000 in Tax Deductions with Thailand’s Easy E-Receipt 2.0 Program for 2025 On 24 December 2024, The Thai Cabinet approved the “Easy E-Receipt 2.0” program, which allows individuals subject to personal income tax to benefit from income tax deductions. This program enables tax deductions for certain expenses incurred when purchasing goods…
Multinational enterprises face new tax obligations in Thailand, with the introduction of a 15% minimum effective tax rate under the OECD’s global tax reform framework starting January 2025. Thailand introduces a top-up tax under the OECD framework, effective January 2025, ensuring multinational enterprises with annual turnover over EUR 750 million meet a 15% tax rate….
Thailand Eases LTR Visa Requirements to Attract Global Talent and Boost Investment On January 13, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet announced Important changes to the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program. These updates are designed to attract skilled professionals, global investors, and their families while fostering increased foreign investment in the country. Highlights of the LTR Visa Updates…
Understanding the importance of a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for foreigners in Thailand, including requirements, exemptions, and legal implications. Foreigners who are required to pay taxes in Thailand must obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to comply with local tax regulations. This obligation applies to both individuals and legal entities earning income in Thailand through…
New Regulation on Condominium Reservation Contracts in Thailand On October 3, 2024, the Contract Committee of Thailand’s Office of the Consumer Protection Board published a new regulation that prescribes the form of reservation contracts for selling condominium units. Known as the Notification Prescribing the Business of Selling Condominium Units Through Reservations as a Contract-Controlled Business…
FRANK Legal & Tax Partners Provide In-Depth Analysis of Foreign Investment Law and Its Practical Implications for Businesses at NIDA’s Graduate School of Law FRANK Legal & Tax was honored to present a Law Lecture at the Graduate School of Law, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), focused on Foreign Investment in Thailand. The session…
Celebrating Our Recognition as a Legal Influencer We are excited to announce that FRANK Legal & Tax has been acknowledged as a Leading Firm in the Lexology Legal Influencers Q3 2024 for Future of Legal Services in Asia Pacific. Additionally, Mr. Fabian Doppler, our Managing Partner, has been recognized as a Leading Author in the…
Mandating registered offices for foreign e-commerce operators and implementing new regulations aim to promote fair competition and enhance market integrity. Thailand is set to implement new regulations requiring foreign e-commerce operators to establish registered offices within the country under the forthcoming digital platform service law. This move, announced by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA),…
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