2026 in-depth comparison guides
30 answer-first guides covering Thai tax regimes, visa and residency routes, the Apostille transition, corporate structures, and family or inheritance procedures. Each guide includes an option comparison table, the step-by-step process, the documents required, and an FAQ. Figures cite official sources — always confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before acting.
Tax (14)
- Corporate Income Tax (CIT) 2026
6 CIT regimes compared: SME, BOI, IBC, LTR, IHQ, Standard
- Personal Income Tax (PIT) 2026
6 PIT groups: LTR, Resident, Non-Resident, DTA relief
- VAT Regimes 2026
6 VAT regimes: Standard 7%, Zero, Exempt, RM VAT, e-Service
- Withholding Tax (WHT) 2026
7 WHT categories: Sec 3 Tredsa, DTA, e-WHT, PND 1/3/53/54
- Specific Business Tax (SBT) 2026
5 SBT categories: Banking, Real estate <5yr, Insurance, Pawn
- Stamp Duty 2026
8 instruments: Lease, Hire, Loan, POA, e-Stamp
- Land & Building Tax 2026
4 categories: Agricultural, Residential, Commercial, Vacant
- Excise Tax 2026
8 categories: Oil, Tobacco, Liquor, Automobile, EV, Beverage
- Customs Duty 2026
7 regimes: MFN, FTA, BOI exempt, Bonded, Free Zone, IEAT
- Inheritance & Gift Tax 2026
5%/10% >100M + 20M/yr exempt, DTA, Trust structures
- Transfer Pricing 2026
7 methods: CUP, RPM, Cost+, TNMM, PSM, APA, Pillar Two
- PIT Residency & Por 161 2026
7 cases: Resident, Grandfather, Por 161, LTR, DTA
- Crypto Tax 2026
8 scenarios: Exchange, DeFi, Mining, NFT, VDP/CRS
- Property Ownership Structures 2026
6 structures: Condo, Leasehold, BOI, Company, Usufruct
Visa & Residency (10)
- Thailand Privilege (Elite Visa) 2026
5 tiers: Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Reserve, Family
- LTR Visa 4 Categories 2026
Wealthy Global, Pensioner, WFT Pro, Highly-Skilled
- Smart Visa (T/I/E/S/O) 2026
5 types: Talent, Investor, Executive, Startup, Other
- DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) 2026
Use cases: WFT, Muay Thai, Cooking, Medical
- Non-Immigrant Visa 2026
B, O, ED, IB, M, RS covering all purposes
- Work Permit by Job Type 2026
BOI, IEAT, DOE, LTR, Smart Visa pathways
- Work Permit by Nationality 2026
US Treaty, JTEPA, ASEAN MRA, MOU, general
- Retirement Visa by Nationality 2026
O-A, O-X, LTR Pensioner for US/UK/EU/AU/JP
- Visa Interview by Country 2026
US, UK, Schengen, AU, CA — country-specific tactics
- Thailand PR 5 Categories 2026
Investment, Working, Support, Expert, Special
Apostille & Legalisation (3)
- Thailand Apostille Effective 28 Feb 2027
Transition from Legalization → Apostille
- Apostille Cost & Timeline 2026
Price, timeline, rush service comparison
- Notary vs Apostille vs MFA
Choose the right authentication for destination
Business & Entities (1)
- Business Entity Structures 2026
Co Ltd, LP, BOI, IBC, Branch, Rep Office
Family & Inheritance (2)
- Thai Citizenship Paths 2026
By birth, marriage, PR, investment, service
- Marriage Registration by Nationality 2026
Foreigner marriage in Thailand — by country