Thailand
Voluntary e-Tax Invoice & e-Receipt system run by the Thai Revenue Department in partnership with ETDA. Two channels: e-Tax Invoice by Email (for SMEs with revenue ≤ THB 30M) and e-Tax Invoice & e-Receipt full XML system for larger taxpayers. Digital signature via ETDA-licensed CA required. Adoption incentivised via 200% expense deduction for investment in e-tax systems through 2025.
// Phased rollout
- 01 Mar 2017 · livee-Tax Invoice by Email launchesSME channel: PDF/A-3 invoice with embedded data, sent to RD via designated email address.
- 25 Dec 2017 · liveFull e-Tax Invoice & e-Receipt systemXML-based full e-invoicing system for larger taxpayers; covers e-receipts.
- 01 Jan 2021 · livee-Withholding Tax (e-WHT) mandatory for B2GWithholding tax filings must be electronic for government suppliers.
- 01 Jan 2024 · live200% tax deduction incentive extendedRoyal Decree extends the 200% deductible expense for e-tax investments through end of 2025.
// Penalties
Post-audit model — no immediate clearance failure. Non-compliance with retention or signature requirements triggers tax assessment with penalty (1.5%/month interest + administrative fines up to THB 2,000 per invoice).