Keywords: Mazars, Thailand, Tax, Withholding Tax, Revenue Code, Personal income tax, Corporate income tax
1 April 2020
| Payment period covered | Current rate | Reduced rate | Filing method |
| 1 April 2020 – 30 September 2020 | 3% | 1.5% | Any filing method |
| 1 October 2020 – 31 December 2021 | 3% | 2% | Only e-withholding tax filing |
The reduced withholding tax rates shall apply to payments made by a company or legal partnership for the following:
| Type of payment | Recipient |
| Assessable income under Section 40(2) of the Revenue Code, which is income from rendering services, such as brokerage fees or commissions | A company or legal partnership conducting business in Thailand, excluding: - foundations or associations conducting a revenue-producing activity; and
- foundations or associations designated by the Minister under Section 47 (7) (b) of the Revenue Code.
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| Assessable income under Section 40(3) of the Revenue Code, which is goodwill, copyrights, or other rights |
| Assessable income under Section 40(6) of the Revenue Code, which is income from liberal arts professions, such as law, engineering, or architecture | A person liable to personal income tax or corporate income tax only if that person is domiciled in or a resident of Thailand or conducting business in Thailand, excluding: - foundations or associations conducting a revenue-producing activity; and
- foundations or associations designated by the Minister under Section 47 (7) (b) of the Revenue Code.
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| Assessable income under Section 40(7) of the Revenue Code, which is income from a contract of work whereby the contractor provides essential materials besides tools |
| Assessable income under Section 40(8) of the Revenue Code, which is remuneration for hire of work, prizes, discounts, or other benefits due to sales promotions and other services, excluding the following: - remuneration for public entertainers
- advertisement
- premiums for non-life insurance
- transport charges
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Source: Government Gazette
