Q1098. Are NAATI translation fees in Thailand subject to 7% VAT or withholding tax for corporate clients?

Answered by NAATI Certified Practitioner · NYC Visa & Translation

VAT and withholding tax treatment depends on the supplier’s tax status and the payment arrangement, not on NAATI certification itself. Corporate customers may also have withholding obligations, depending on the service and parties involved. Ask your accountant to confirm the applicable treatment before payment. Provide the company’s legal name, tax identification number, billing address, and branch details. Clarify whether the quotation includes VAT and arrange any required withholding certificate so the invoice and payment records reconcile. Timing and fees are quoted after the actual files are reviewed, and the receiving body decides the application; check its current requirements before filing.