Tax Invoice - Who has used this and how to do if you...

[Metropolitian]

.. are staying in Thailand for more than 180 days a year, not married, not getting a salary and not owning a company or condo or any share.

But just a regular immigrant living in Thailand based on non-O visa for volunteer.

 

I have bought items that goes to the home where I am staying long term, tiles and roof and solar and electrics.

The company where I bought the stuff asked me if I do want get a Tax Invoice bill, which made me curious as the 7% part is not something to throw away.

 

If I was a tourist, I can get a tax refund claim on the airport, assuming the goods were carried out the country too.

But I am not. I am living here on a temporary base as everyone else is.

Not getting a salary from my job, so not having a Tax number.

 

 

Has anyone been there? In that same situation?

Please share your experience.

 

[josephbloggs]

I think they assume you are buying it on behalf of a company in which case you would want a tax receipt issued in the company name with company tax ID.

 

Don't think it's any use to you as an individual.

[terminatorchiangmai]

You only need a tax invoice if you have a company.

No tax on the receipt can give you sometimes  7% discount.