Thailand
Coming soonLifestyle destination with long-term visas; foreign income is taxed only when brought into Thailand.
Good for:Digital nomadsRetireesFamilies
At a glance
- Income tax (top)
- 35 %
- Corporate tax
- 20 %
- Dividends & capital
- –
- Foreign income
- taxed if remitted
- Minimum stay
- no fixed minimum
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At a glance
Is Thailand right for you?
Advantages
- Foreign income is only taxed when remitted to Thailand; income earned before 2024 stays exempt
- LTR visa: certain categories are exempt from tax on remitted foreign income
- Low cost of living and high-quality private healthcare
- Large community of remote workers and retirees
What you should know
- Since 2024 bringing foreign income into Thailand can trigger tax – plan transfers
- Foreigners generally cannot own land
Who it suits
- Digital nomads
- Retirees
- Families
Less suited for
- People who want to own land
- Anyone who needs to bring large foreign income into the country
Taxes & facts
Taxes and legal facts
Facts at a glance
As of 2026- Income tax (top)
- 35 %
- Corporate tax
- 20 %
- Foreign income
- taxed if remitted
- Special regime
- Foreign income taxed only when remitted; LTR visa holders can be exempt
- Tax residency
- Tax resident with 180 days or more in a calendar year
- Wealth tax
- none
- Inheritance tax
- 5–10 % (THB 100m+)
Simplified headline figures from public sources, without guarantee.
Editorial draft – being verified with local providersUpdated October 25, 2026
Sources: International Tax Review – Thailand foreign income · Thai Revenue Department · UK FCDO – foreign travel advice (safety)
Living there
Living there
Healthcare
Excellent private hospitals in Bangkok and tourist hubs; private insurance recommended.
Safety
Generally safe for residents; road traffic is the main risk.
Cost of living
Low to moderate living costs; higher in central Bangkok and Phuket.
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