1 August 2026
Thailand Government Plans Tax Relief and Exemptions For Crypto
The recent cabinet meeting of Thailand’s Ministry of Finance shares plans of the government to boost the growth of the nascent market in the country.
The Thai government has decided to relieve certain tax measures for the trading of digital assets as well as tax exemptions for funding start-ups. The transfer of digital assets & Cryptocurrencies on government-approved exchanges will not be reliable to pay VAT. The same policy would be applied to the country’s CBDC.
As disclosed by Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance, and Mr. Santi Prompat, Deputy Minister of Finance, it was said that “this issue will allow Thai investors to trade digital assets on a reliable Thai exchange. Because it is under the supervision of the SEC and other government agencies. related and enabling Thailand to have a future payment infrastructure ready for the digital economy.”
The statement also read, “Tax relief for digital asset trading will help investors in digital assets to be comfortable in performing their legal duties. and get more fairness in paying taxes Including helping investors to trade digital assets that occur on Thai exchanges to be reliable, safe, and give people a choice in using digital money in the future.“
The new issue also covers tax exemptions for investors in Crypto startups, either directly or indirectly through VCs. It also covers tax exemptions for investors in crypto startups, either directly or indirectly through VCs. This will strengthen domestic investment and also enable the economy to expand sustainably and enhance the country’s competitiveness.”
Crypto trading is growing exponentially in Thailand. Crypto trading accounts grew by 27.6% month-on-month as of September 2021. The new tax policies will be applied from the 1st of April 2022 till the end of 2023.
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