- Thai government proposal to add VAT to businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht per year faces opposition.
- Finance Minister decided not to impose VAT on these businesses to increase revenue and reduce budget deficit.
- SMEs are concerned that expanding VAT would worsen their challenges amid a sluggish economy and competition from imports.
- Sangchai Theerakulvanich suggests incentivizing SMEs to join the VAT system rather than adding pressure.
- Proposals include raising the income threshold for VAT registration and offering government support for registered SMEs.
- Suggests allocating part of VAT revenue to fund SME development and offering tax exemptions for three years to new VAT registrants.
Source: bangkokpost.com
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