Why American clients need Payroll & Social Security
Who needs it: บริษัทพนักงาน 5+ คน.
American clients pursuing "Beach condos + retirement homes + Amity-protected companies" in Thailand typically need Payroll & Social Security before launching or buying.
Leverage: Treaty of Amity & Economic Relations (1966) — US citizens may own ≥99% of most Thai businesses — our tax team combines it with the Thailand-United States DTT to reduce your global tax bill.
What you get with NYC Legal
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Thailand ↔ United States Double Tax Treaty
Thailand has a DTT with United States preventing double taxation on dividends, interest, royalties, rent and capital gains.
We obtain the Certificate of Residence (R.O.21/22) translated into English so you can file the credit with United States tax authorities.
Audit & Accounting — signed off by our in-house CPA.
Documents & process for American clients
Passport + visa + Work Permit (if held) + Thai Tax ID.
Source-country business or income documents from United States, translated to Thai + Apostille.
Workflow: 1) Free consult in English 2) Document audit 3) Petition/return preparation 4) Filing & follow-up 5) Monthly/quarterly summary report.
Fees & turnaround
Starting at quoted on request · ต่อเดือน.
American clients on a monthly retainer save 15–25% and receive a free Quarterly Tax Review.
Invoices issued in English so you can claim the deduction back home under the DTT.
FAQ
Do American nationals pay Thai tax if they stay under 180 days?
No — 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 Payroll & Social Security start at?
From quoted on request + 7% VAT — fixed quote before we start.
How long does it take?
ต่อเดือน at กรมสรรพากร / ประกันสังคม once documents are complete.
How does the Thailand-United States DTT actually reduce my tax?
We obtain the Certificate of Residence from the Revenue Department, then you file it with the United States tax authority to credit the Thai tax already paid — up to 100% of the overlap.
Can this be done while I'm overseas?
Yes — sign a POA + courier documents via DHL. We file and return the receipts.