- Ministry of Finance and Revenue Department of Thailand preparing draft law amendments to VAT Act
- Current situation allows non-resident suppliers to sell low-value goods without import duties or VAT
- Government aiming to create a level playing field for foreign and local sellers
- New rules expected to be enforced in May
- Amendments will change operations for digital service providers selling low-value goods in Thailand
- Threshold of baht 1,500 for low-value imports will be abolished
- Digital Platforms will be deemed suppliers for imported goods sold in Thailand
- Operators will need to register for local VAT and file declarations
- Foreign and domestic sellers will have indirect tax duties for goods supply
- Non-resident digital platform operators should stay updated on changes in responsibilities
Source: 1stopvat.com
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