News & Insights — SLF Accounting
Accounting, tax and business updates for Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- PND.1 Monthly Payroll Filing in Thailand: Costs and ROI
Understand what PND.1 filing costs Thai employers, what happens if you skip it, and whether outsourcing delivers a real return on investment.
- PND.3 vs PND.53: Thailand Withholding Tax Explained
Confused about PND.3 and PND.53 withholding tax in Thailand? Learn who files what, which rates apply, and how to stay compliant as a business owner.
- Nil VAT Returns in Thailand: You Still Have to File Them
No sales this month? You still owe the Thai Revenue Department a VAT return. Here's what a nil filing involves and how to get it right.
- PP.30 VAT Return in Thailand: Myths Busted & Facts Explained
Think PP.30 is optional or only for big businesses? Think again. We bust the most common myths about Thailand's monthly VAT return.
- Thailand VAT Registration: Do You Need to Register?
Find out if your business must register for VAT in Thailand. We explain the threshold, exemptions, and exactly how to register step by step.
- VAT on Rental Income in Thailand: When Owners Become Traders
Renting property in Koh Samui? Discover when Thai rental income triggers VAT obligations and what's changing for property owners in 2024 and beyond.
- Foreign Business License vs Treaty of Amity: Koh Samui Guide
Comparing the Foreign Business License and Treaty of Amity for Koh Samui? Learn which structure suits your business goals, nationality, and industry.
- Thailand Personal Income Tax for Expats: PND.90 vs PND.91
New to filing taxes in Thailand? Learn who must file a PND.90 or PND.91, key deadlines, and what happens if you miss them.
- BOI Tax Benefits for Small Foreign Companies in Koh Samui
BOI promotion sounds appealing, but does it stack up for small foreign-owned companies in Koh Samui? Here's an honest cost and ROI breakdown.
- Director's Fees vs Salary in Thailand: Tax and Reporting Guide
Learn how director's fees and salary are taxed differently in Thailand, with a practical example showing what this means for foreign company directors.
- Specific Business Tax in Thailand: Does It Apply to You?
SBT replaces VAT for property and finance businesses in Thailand. Use this checklist to find out if your business is affected and what to do next.
- Dividend Withholding Tax in Thailand: What Foreign Owners Actually Get
Think you know how much profit you can take out of Thailand? Common myths about dividend withholding tax cost foreign owners real money. Here's the truth.
- How to Read a Thai Financial Statement (No Thai Required)
Can't read Thai? Here's how to navigate a Thai-language financial statement step by step, so you actually understand what your accountant hands you.
- Why Your Work Permit Depends on Clean Company Accounts
Your Thai work permit renewal hinges on your company's financial records. Here's a step-by-step walk-through of what to prepare and why it matters.
- Year-End Closing Mistakes Small Thai Companies Must Avoid
Avoid the most common year-end closing mistakes that trip up small Thai companies. A plain-English guide for foreign-owned businesses and expat directors.
- Corporate Bank Accounts in Thailand: What's Changing for Foreign Owner
Opening a corporate bank account in Thailand is getting harder and more complex. Here's what foreign business owners need to know about where things are heading.
- Thai Payroll Options: Net Pay, WHT and SSO Explained
Compare your main options for running payroll in Thailand, covering net pay agreements, withholding tax, and SSO contributions for Thai and foreign staff.
- Paying Foreign Suppliers from Thailand: Withholding Tax Explained
Paying overseas suppliers from Thailand? Learn how withholding tax works, when DTAs reduce the rate, and what paperwork your company needs to stay compliant.
- Thai Accountant vs DIY Filing: An Honest Cost Breakdown
Wondering if you need a Thai accountant or can file yourself? Here's an honest cost and ROI breakdown for expats and foreign business owners in Thailand.
- Late Filing Penalties in Thailand: How to Avoid the Surcharge
Miss a tax deadline in Thailand and surcharges stack up fast. Learn what the penalties look like in practice and how to stay ahead of them.
- Thai Company Annual Audit Checklist: What You Must Submit
Every Thai company must file audited financials each year. Here's a clear checklist of what to prepare, who signs off, and when to submit.
- Corporate Income Tax in Thailand: PND.51 vs PND.50 Myths Busted
Confused about Thailand's PND.51 and PND.50 tax filings? We bust common myths so your company stays compliant and avoids unnecessary penalties.
- What Documents Your Thai Accountant Needs Each Month
Make monthly accounting in Thailand stress-free. Here's the exact paperwork your accountant needs from you each month and how to organise it.
- 5 Tax-Filing Mistakes That Get Foreign-Owned Thai Companies Fined
Foreign-owned Thai companies face specific tax traps. Learn the 5 most common filing mistakes and exactly how to fix them before the Revenue Department acts.
- Bookkeeping Mistakes Koh Samui Villa Rental Owners Must Avoid
Running a villa rental on Koh Samui? These common bookkeeping mistakes could cost you at tax time. Learn what to track and how to stay compliant in Thailand.
- Setting Up a Thai Co., Ltd. as a Foreigner: The Real Checklist
Thinking of forming a Thai Co., Ltd.? Here's what foreign founders actually need to know in 2024, beyond the basics everyone already covers.
- Thailand SSO: Employer Duties and Contribution Options Compared
Understand your SSO obligations as an employer in Thailand. Compare contribution options, registration steps, and what each section covers for your staff.
- Thai Company Monthly Compliance Calendar: Every Deadline
New to running a Thai company? Here's every monthly filing deadline explained clearly, so you never miss a submission or pay an avoidable penalty.
- PND.1 Monthly Payroll Filing in Thailand: Costs and ROI
What does PND.1 payroll withholding actually cost Thai employers? Break down the filing, penalties, and ROI of getting it right every month.
- Thailand Withholding Tax: PND 3 vs PND 53 Explained
PND 3 or PND 53? Learn which withholding tax form applies, who you must deduct from, and what rates apply for your Thai business payments.
- Nil VAT Return in Thailand: You Still Have to File It
No sales this month? You still owe the Thai Revenue Department a VAT return. Here's what to file, when, and what happens if you skip it.
- PP.30 VAT Return in Thailand: Myths Busted
Think PP.30 is optional or only needed when you make sales? Think again. Here's what Thailand's monthly VAT return really requires — and why it matters.
- Thailand VAT Registration: Do You Need to Register?
Find out if your business needs to register for VAT in Thailand. We explain the threshold, who qualifies, and the steps to get compliant.
- Why Your Work Permit Depends on Clean Company Accounts
Your Thai work permit renewal hinges on your company's financial records. Here's a step-by-step guide to keeping accounts in order and staying compliant.
- Year-End Closing Mistakes Small Thai Companies Must Avoid
Closing your Thai company's books for the year? Avoid these common mistakes that lead to penalties, delays, and extra costs. A plain-English guide for small business owners.
- Corporate Bank Accounts in Thailand: What's Changing for Foreign Owner
Thailand's corporate banking landscape is shifting. Here's what foreign business owners need to know now to open and manage a company account successfully.
- Thai Payroll: Net Pay, WHT and SSO Options Compared
Running payroll for Thai and foreign staff? Compare your main options for handling net pay, withholding tax and SSO contributions correctly.
- Paying Foreign Suppliers from Thailand: Withholding Tax Basics
Paying overseas suppliers from Thailand? Learn how withholding tax works, when treaty relief applies, and what paperwork your business actually needs.
- Thai Accountant vs DIY Filing: An Honest Cost Breakdown
Should expats in Thailand hire an accountant or file taxes themselves? We break down the real costs, risks, and ROI so you can decide with confidence.
- Late Filing Penalties in Thailand: How to Avoid the Surcharge
Miss a tax deadline in Thailand and the surcharges add up fast. Learn how late filing penalties work and what you can do to stay compliant.
- Thai Company Annual Audit Checklist: What You Must Submit
Every Thai company must file audited financials each year. Here's a clear checklist of what to prepare, who signs off, and when deadlines fall.
- Corporate Income Tax in Thailand: PND.51 vs PND.50 Myths Busted
Confused about Thailand's corporate income tax filings? We clear up the most common myths about PND.51 and PND.50 so your company stays compliant.
- What Documents Your Thai Accountant Needs Each Month
Running a business in Thailand? Here's the exact monthly document checklist your Thai accountant needs to keep your books clean and compliant.
- 5 Tax-Filing Mistakes That Get Foreign-Owned Thai Companies Fined
Avoid costly penalties with this practical walkthrough of the five most common tax-filing mistakes made by foreign-owned companies operating in Thailand.
- Koh Samui Villa Rental Bookkeeping: Mistakes to Avoid
Running a villa rental in Koh Samui? Avoid these common bookkeeping mistakes that cost owners money, cause tax issues, and complicate compliance.
- Setting Up a Thai Co., Ltd. as a Foreigner: The Real Checklist
Thinking of forming a Thai Co., Ltd.? Here's what's actually changing in 2024 and beyond—plus the checklist foreign founders need to get it right.
- Thailand SSO: Employer Duties and Contribution Options Compared
Understand Thailand's social security system, compare employer obligations, and learn how SSO contributions work for foreign-owned businesses in Thailand.
- Thai Company Monthly Compliance Calendar for Beginners
New to running a Thai company? This plain-English compliance calendar covers every key filing deadline so you never miss a due date.
- PND.1 Monthly Payroll Filing in Thailand: Cost and ROI Guide
What does PND.1 compliance actually cost Thai employers — and what do you risk by getting it wrong? A clear breakdown for business owners.
- Thailand Withholding Tax: PND.3 vs PND.53 Explained
Confused about PND.3 and PND.53 in Thailand? Learn who pays what, how much, and when — with a real business scenario to make it clear.