Why Swiss clients need VAT Refund Filing
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Swiss clients pursuing "Phuket trophy villas + lease-30 chalets in Chiang Mai/Pai" in Thailand typically need VAT Refund Filing before launching or buying.
Even without a special treaty, Swiss clients use the Thailand-Switzerland DTT to avoid double taxation. We obtain the Certificate of Residence for you.
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Thailand â Switzerland Double Tax Treaty
Thailand has a DTT with Switzerland preventing double taxation on dividends, interest, royalties, rent and capital gains.
We obtain the Certificate of Residence (R.O.21/22) translated into German / French / Italian so you can file the credit with Switzerland tax authorities.
For periodic filings â we compute, file online, and capture the official receipts.
Documents & process for Swiss clients
Passport + visa + Work Permit (if held) + Thai Tax ID.
Source-country business or income documents from Switzerland, translated to Thai + Apostille.
Workflow: 1) Free consult in German / French / Italian 2) Document audit 3) Petition/return preparation 4) Filing & follow-up 5) Monthly/quarterly summary report.
Fees & turnaround
Starting at quoted on request · 30â90.
Swiss clients on a monthly retainer save 15â25% and receive a free Quarterly Tax Review.
Invoices issued in German / French / Italian so you can claim the deduction back home under the DTT.
FAQ
Do Swiss nationals pay Thai tax if they stay under 180 days?
No â you are not a Thai tax resident. Only Thai-sourced income (e.g. rental from a Thai condo, salary from a Thai employer) is taxable.
What does VAT Refund Filing start at?
From quoted on request + 7% VAT â fixed quote before we start.
How long does it take?
30â90 at āļāļĢāļĄāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāļēāļāļĢ once documents are complete.
How does the Thailand-Switzerland DTT actually reduce my tax?
We obtain the Certificate of Residence from the Revenue Department, then you file it with the Switzerland tax authority to credit the Thai tax already paid â up to 100% of the overlap.
Can this be done while I'm overseas?
Yes â sign a POA + courier documents via DHL. We file and return the receipts.