- Requires verifiable physical presence in Thailand for 180+ days in a calendar year.
- Essential for claiming tax treaty relief and proving non-residence in home countries.
- Issued by the Revenue Department under Form RO.21.
A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) issued by the Thai Revenue Department is the official legal document required to establish foreign tax residency and activate Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) exemptions with your home country tax authority (e.g., *Direction Générale des Finances Publiques* in France, HMRC in the UK, IRS in the USA).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Physical presence in Thailand for at least 180 days within a single calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
- Holding an active Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN).
- Filing an annual Thai tax return (Form P.N.D. 90 or 91) where applicable.
Required Documentation for Form RO.21 Application:
- Original passport containing all arrival and departure stamps proving 180+ days of stay.
- Complete Day-Count Summary schedule reconciled against immigration records.
- Proof of Thai address (lease agreement and TM.30 registration).
- Completed Application Form RO.21.
The certificate is issued by the International Tax Operations Division of the Revenue Department and can be apostilled or legalized for foreign tax authorities.
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