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How does the Panama leak affect you?
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 19/04/2016
» If not for the Songkran festival, the news that 16 Thai names were on the infamous Panama Papers list might have got more attention. However, more worrisome is the Offshore Leaks Database, first released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in 2013. It exposes the names of more than 750 Thailand-based people and entities, Thai and foreign, that are or have been connected with offshore tax-planning structures, mostly in the British Virgin Islands and Panama.
New tax incentives aimed at summer spending sprees
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 05/04/2016
» Once again, Thailand's hot summer has become the season for tax incentives. So much legislation has been coming out lately that it's difficult for taxpayers to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
What is contained in the Thai-Irish Double Taxation Treaty?
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 29/12/2015
» Many of you may be busy this week spending 15,000 baht to qualify for the government's "gift" of tax savings before Dec 31. Overlooked in the holiday rush by all but a few businesses may be another important gift from the government -- a tax treaty between Thailand and Ireland.
Will the price-valuation rules change in the near future?
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 22/09/2015
» Ever since Section 65 bis and Section 65 ter of the Revenue Code were created, most transactions, unless excluded from the tax regime, have been subject to tax based on transaction value. However, the law rarely accepts a transaction value lower than the "market value" and allows authorities to assess additional tax based on "imputed revenue", which is on a par with the market value.
Realisation rules for zero-coupon notes
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 19/05/2015
» Each business activity has its own timing for its own reasons, and the realisation of revenue and expenses for tax purposes is no exception. Under the Revenue Code, the "accrual basis" methodology always applies to the realisation of revenue and expenses for tax calculation unless a different basis is approved by the director-general. The accrual basis requires that:
Share transfers and credible valuation methods
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 13/01/2015
» Now that fiscal 2014 has ended for most businesses, those whose plans involve an internal restructuring of group shareholding should pay close attention to anything that involves pricing of shares if they want to lessen the risks of being assessed by the Revenue Department.
Grey areas in tax treatment of franchise fees
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 16/12/2014
» Take a stroll through a city bustling with thousands of shops and malls and you can see clearly how the brands and logos of renowned shops, fashionable boutiques and restaurants can influence consumers. Aware of the power of brands, many entrepreneurs invest in franchises that allow them to use the decoration concepts and colours as well as the proprietary information and know-how of such brands.
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.
Choosing the Right Price
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 06/05/2014
» It is not always possible for everyone to please the taxman by charging what is considered to be the highest and best price upon entering into a transaction. Pricing strategies can be affected by various commercial factors, such as the benefits a business can derive from selling goods at a lower price to a reputable customer for marketing purposes or bargaining power.
Court ruling on guarantee fees should bring more fairness
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 11/03/2014
» Given the unsettled political situation, the country risk for Thailand is certainly on the rise. In line with basic business principles of diversification to spread risk, the private sector starts looking for opportunities to move business offshore and set up overseas subsidies. With the formation of the Asean Economic Community less than two years away, such strategies make good sense.