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The upcoming aec prompts rethink of thailand's tax approach
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 17/01/2012
» In a globalised world like we're in today, going it alone is not a good idea. Few countries have the ability to bargain with others in the international arena on a one-on-one basis or to share with their neighbours resources such as geographical advantages, public facilities, raw materials, trade quotas, skilled labour, and tax and duty systems. This applies to Thailand and its fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
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The Aec and Tax: part II
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 31/01/2012
» In our last column on Jan 17, we gave a brief overview of some of the tax-related issues Thailand could face once the Asean Economic Community is formed in 2015. Although it is still too early to judge the impact on the Thai tax environment after 2015, it is very important to start thinking about the country's tax approach and potential tax reforms in order to deal with the AEC ahead of time.
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The consequences of tax reform
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 24/04/2012
» The government is considering a reduction in personal income tax rates in order to remain a competitive jurisdiction within the Asian Economic Community (AEC) after the establishment of the single market in 2015.
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Business motives versus Tax motives
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 08/05/2012
» Death and taxes are unavoidable facts of life. With the deadline for corporate income tax returns and the statutory limitation period for tax assessments looming, pending tax issues must be settled now, or else you can expect a tax dispute.
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Two-Fold tax risk of the sales agent
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 22/05/2012
» Ahead of the establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC), a number of trading companies in Thailand are looking to act as agents for overseas suppliers. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee the tax trend will always synchronise with the economic atmosphere, and you should be cautious before undertaking an agency role for an overseas supplier.
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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.
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Spouses now unchained by tax treatment
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 17/07/2012
» Many couples when they marry start a family business together to build their future. The key rationale is that Thai personal income tax law recognises a married couple as a single taxable entity to prevent abuses.
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Taxes on sportsmen and entertainers
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 31/07/2012
» The 2012 London Olympics have begun, and medallists bringing glory to their countries have long garnered fame and perhaps even a spectacular reward. The same can be said for the winners in other big games _ Wimbledon, the World Cup, Uefa or the Asian Games to name just a few. However, as Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Sportsmen and entertainers too are liable to tax unless their government waives liability as a reward or encouragement. Thailand promotes itself as a regional tourism centre with a number of entertainment and sporting events designed to attract participants and tourists alike, so it is interesting to review the tax implications for sportsmen and entertainers.
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Value-Added tax increase in exchange for tax cut
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 14/08/2012
» Any move on corporate income tax (CIT) would more or less affect investment climate and the government's treasury.
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Former fra executives found guilty over tax free mutual fund structure
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 25/09/2012
» The Criminal Court has just issued a long-awaited ruling in relation to the first tranche of sales of distressed assets in the history of Thailand after the 1997 financial crisis.
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