Thailand Exempts Crypto Transfers From VAT Until End of 2023
Authorities in Thailand have formally introduced a value-added tax (VAT) exemption for transfers of cryptocurrencies through government-approved exchanges. The tax break, in force until the end of next year, will also apply to digital currency issued by the Bank of Thailand. Royal Decrees Enforce VAT Exemption for Crypto Trading in Thailand Investors moving cryptocurrencies and digital tokens through exchanges in Thailand will benefit from a 7% VAT exemption on such transactions. A decree published in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday enforced the tax break retroactively from April 1, 2022. It....
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the Royal Thailand Government Gazette has legally established a VAT exemption for crypto transfers lasting until the end of 2023. In March, the cabinet granted an exemption from the value added tax (VAT) for exchanging cryptocurrency or digital tokens. The decision was enacted into Thai law yesterday and will be in force until December 31, […]
The revised tax policy exempts crypto traders from the mandatory 7% VAT on authorized exchanges while offering tax exemptions of up to 10 years for crypto startup investors. The finance ministry of Thailand has reportedly eased up crypto tax regulations to promote investment in the digital asset market.The changes to the tax regulations come just a few weeks after the government scrapped its early plans of introducing a 15% tax on crypto gains. The new tax policy exempts crypto traders from the 7% value-added tax (VAT) on authorized exchanges, reported Reuters.The revised tax policy would....
Thailand has introduced tighter rules that will oblige crypto companies to duly inform potential customers of the investment risks on their advertisements. The new regulations also prohibit businesses in the industry from making misleading or exaggerated claims.
Securities Watchdog Adopts Stricter Advertising Rules for Crypto Platforms in Thailand
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new requirements for crypto ads, Bloomberg and Reuters reported quoting the regulator. According to a statement released on Thursday, the changes come after the....
Thailand’s revenue department has decided to drop the 15% tax levied on cryptocurrency. This is a piece of positive news for the progressing cryptocurrency industry. This decision to do away with imposing taxes on the profit made by crypto trading comes after strong opposition from traders and crypto supporters of Thailand. Crypto would, however, continue […]
Bank of Thailand’s officials say that using cryptocurrency as a means of payment is not illegal. However, they added that users “must be able to accept the risks,” including price fluctuation.
Using Crypto to Pay for Goods and Services Is Not Illegal in Thailand
Sakkapop Panyanukul, senior director at the Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s Monetary Policy Department, clarified the central bank’s cryptocurrency stance this week.
He explained that the Bank of Thailand is currently discussing how to regulate cryptocurrency with the Thai....