- Thailand has exempted cryptocurrency trading from value-added tax (VAT) in order to boost the digital asset industry.
- The exemption came into effect on January 1, 2024, with no specified expiration date.
- The Thai Finance Ministry and SEC are revising regulations to classify digital investment tokens as securities.
- Thailand is becoming a popular choice for offshore digital asset investors.
- The transfer of digital investment tokens to third parties has been exempt from VAT since May 14, 2023.
- The SEC has updated criteria for investing in digital tokens to enhance investor protection.
- Investment limitations for retail investors have been removed for certain types of digital tokens.
Source: coinspeaker.com
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