Thailand Company Annual Compliance: What NRIs Need to Know in 2025

Running a Thailand company comes with annual compliance obligations. Here's a comprehensive guide for NRI business owners in 2025.

1. Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Every Thai limited company must hold an AGM within 4 months of the financial year end. The AGM approves the annual financial statements, declares dividends, and appoints/reappoints directors and auditors.

2. Audited Financial Statements

All Thai limited companies must prepare audited financial statements by a Thai-licensed auditor. Statements must be filed with the Department of Business Development (DBD) within 5 months of the financial year end.

3. Corporate Income Tax Return

The annual corporate income tax return (PND 50) must be filed within 150 days of the financial year end. A mid-year estimated tax return (PND 51) is also required within 2 months of the mid-year point.

4. VAT Monthly Filing

Companies registered for VAT must file monthly VAT returns (PP 30) by the 15th of the following month. VAT rate: 7%.

5. Social Security Contributions

Companies with employees must register with the Social Security Office and remit monthly contributions (5% employer, 5% employee, capped at THB 750/month each).

6. BOI Reporting (if applicable)

BOI-promoted companies must submit annual reports to the BOI confirming compliance with promotion conditions, including investment amounts, employment levels, and production/service volumes.

7. India-Side FEMA/RBI Compliance

  • APR (Annual Performance Report): Filed by 31 July each year
  • ODI reporting: For new investments or shareholding changes

Compliance Calendar

Obligation Deadline Authority
AGM 4 months post-year-end DBD Thailand
Audited Accounts + DBD Filing 5 months post-year-end DBD Thailand
Corporate Tax Return (PND 50) 150 days post-year-end Revenue Department
VAT Returns (PP 30) 15th of following month Revenue Department
BOI Annual Report As per BOI conditions BOI Thailand
APR (India) 31 July RBI / AD Bank

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Also read: Complete Guide to Thailand Company Formation | Thailand BOI Incentives Guide | Opening a Bank Account for Your Thailand Company | Why NRIs Should Form a Company in Thailand