Why Chinese clients need BOI Visa & Work Permit
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Chinese clients pursuing "Condo bulk-buying + BOI-promoted manufacturing + tourism JV" in Thailand typically need BOI Visa & Work Permit before launching or buying.
Even without a special treaty, Chinese clients use the Thailand-China DTT to avoid double taxation. We obtain the Certificate of Residence for you.
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Thailand â China Double Tax Treaty
Thailand has a DTT with China preventing double taxation on dividends, interest, royalties, rent and capital gains.
We obtain the Certificate of Residence (R.O.21/22) translated into Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) so you can file the credit with China tax authorities.
For BOI â we handle promotion privileges and tax exemption applications end-to-end.
Documents & process for Chinese clients
Passport + visa + Work Permit (if held) + Thai Tax ID.
Source-country business or income documents from China, translated to Thai + MFA + Thai Embassy legalisation in China.
Workflow: 1) Free consult in Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) 2) Document audit 3) Petition/return preparation 4) Filing & follow-up 5) Monthly/quarterly summary report.
Fees & turnaround
Starting at quoted on request · 5â7.
Chinese clients on a monthly retainer save 15â25% and receive a free Quarterly Tax Review.
Invoices issued in Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) so you can claim the deduction back home under the DTT.
FAQ
Do Chinese 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 BOI Visa & Work Permit start at?
From quoted on request + 7% VAT â fixed quote before we start.
How long does it take?
5â7 at BOI / āļāļĄ. / āļāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļąāļāļŦāļēāļāļēāļ once documents are complete.
How does the Thailand-China DTT actually reduce my tax?
We obtain the Certificate of Residence from the Revenue Department, then you file it with the China 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.