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Thai withholding tax, and which form.

Pick the payment type and who you paid. Get the amount to withhold, the net payable, and whether it goes on PND 3 or PND 53.

Payment type
Who did you pay?

The amount on the supplier's invoice, before withholding.

Withhold and remit

฿2,500.00

5% on ฿50,000.00 · file on PND 53

Gross (invoice) amount
฿50,000.00
Withholding at 5%
− ฿2,500.00
Net paid to supplier
฿47,500.00

Issue a withholding tax certificate to the supplier so they can claim the credit. Rates vary by the exact nature of a payment — confirm anything unusual with your accountant. Source, checked 22 August 2026.

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Withholding is the supplier side. We cover the revenue side.

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How this free tool helps

Thailand Withholding Tax Calculator

When a Thai business pays a supplier, it often has to withhold a percentage and remit it to the Revenue Department. Choose the payment type and whether your supplier is a company or an individual, and this works out the withholding, the net you actually pay, and which PND form the filing goes on.

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Withholding sits on the supplier side of the ledger; MinimalPOS covers the revenue side — sales, VAT, service charge, payments and receipts by shift. Together they are the two halves of what your bookkeeper needs each month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the withholding tax rate on rent in Thailand?

5%. Rent is the highest of the common categories, which matters for restaurants because premises rent is usually the largest recurring supplier payment a venue makes.

Do I file PND 3 or PND 53?

PND 3 is for withholding on payments to individuals and other non-juristic persons. PND 53 is for payments to companies, partnerships and other juristic entities. The rate is generally driven by the type of payment; the form is driven by who you paid.

What are the common Thai withholding tax rates?

Services and professional fees are generally 3%, rent 5%, advertising 2%, and transport or logistics 1%. Rates vary by the exact nature of the payment and by recipient, so confirm anything unusual with your accountant.

Do I have to give the supplier a certificate?

Yes. When you withhold, you issue a withholding tax certificate to the supplier so they can claim the credit against their own tax. Keep a copy — it is the document that proves you withheld and remitted correctly.

Does a restaurant need to worry about withholding tax?

Usually yes, at least on rent. A venue paying rent to a landlord, fees to a designer or an agency, or a logistics company for deliveries will typically be withholding on those payments and filing monthly.