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The importance of the effective date in tax laws
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 08/08/2017
» The government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has passed a number of tax laws and regulations -- far more than its predecessors in the previous decade of political turmoil -- since coming to power in 2014. Keeping track of the enforcement of these new rules is complicated, as some have retroactive effect and some grant grace periods.
Tougher measures against tax dodgers
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 21/02/2017
» The world is entering a new era in which national tax authorities are joining hands to set up a system to hound those who dodge paying their fair share of tax by applying unacceptable tax-planning schemes.
When receivables are seized to pay off tax debts
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 29/11/2016
» The government has been giving away a lot of tax packages -- not only as a new-year present but all year round. It started with a tax amnesty programme (without calling it an amnesty), and has also offered allowances for those who spend at Thai resorts during holidays, double deductions for new investments, and tax incentives for investors that take significant steps in contributing to technological growth.
Transfer-Pricing loopholes likely to be closed soon
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 02/06/2015
» Among tax-avoidance methods, transfer pricing is the most controversial. While it is never acceptable to the Revenue Department, it has become pervasive and more complicated.
Unusually rich? Then be prepared for a 'special' audit
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 21/04/2015
» It's not a story that has attracted much attention, but the Revenue Department is being urged to start taking tax evasion by corrupt politicians much more seriously. The goal is to not only improve below-target tax collections but also prevent such politicians from using their ill-gotten gains to finance their next election campaigns.
Failure to launch: Tax concerns stall much-needed infrastructure funds
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 23/09/2014
» Tax matters continue to attract a lot of attention in Thailand. This past week, the government finally confirmed that corporate income tax in 2015 would remain at 20% of net profit, while progressive tax rates for individual taxpayers had been adjusted downward on incomes below 4 million baht.
Fighting against VAT double trouble
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 29/07/2014
» Businesses could regularly face tax difficulties if a tax regulator ignores what has been the core purpose, or the so-called “spirit of law”, and adhere too much to the physical wording of legislation.
Announcement of the Anti-Tax avoidance rules
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 03/07/2012
» Like its Asean counterparts, the Thai government has gradually changed certain tax rules to cope with the expansion of business and investments when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) comes into effect.