VAT Refunds

Tax Matters – Value Added Tax Vat Refunds Tax Thailand Bangkok /

Problems with VAT refunds persist. The Revenue Department has acknowledged that irregularities with paperwork has held up more than six billion Baht in refunds, and that there are a number of concerted efforts to defraud the government through illegitimate tax refund claims.

The Revenue Department has thus committed to directly assist companies having problems with VAT refunds and to point out irregularities in documentation. From June 1, 1999, tourists shopping in Thailand have been able to obtain VAT refunds as a part of the country’s tourist promotion policy.

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