BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250829T020000Z DTEND:20250829T030000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Tax Council: August 2025 Video Conference on Tax Audit Procedures DESCRIPTION:The AMCHAM Tax Council is delighted to welcome members for an insightful video conference on Tax Audit Procedures. This session will provide valuable information and practical guidance for businesses operating in Thailand.\n\n \n\nKey topics include: \n\n Statutory periods for tax audits: Understanding the timeframes and legal limitations \n\n Tax audit readiness: Strategies for effective planning and preparation\n\n Thailand's tax audit procedures: A comprehensive overview of the process \n\n Settlement options and appeals process: Navigating post-audit scenarios\n\nOur expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience\, offering attendees a deeper understanding of Thailand's tax audit landscape\, before moving into an open discussion among the attending members on the videoconference. This session is essential for finance professionals\, tax managers\, and business leaders looking to stay informed and compliant with Thai tax regulations.\n\n\n\nAbout Speakers:\n\nMelea Cruz brings over 25 years of tax and legal expertise\, with the majority of her experience rooted in Thailand and the Philippines. In 2006\, she relocated to Thailand following her tenure with EY and KPMG in the Philippines. Her areas of specialization include international taxation\, expatriate tax matters\, foreign direct investment\, transfer pricing\, due diligence\, and tax compliance. Melea has also provided strategic support to numerous clients undergoing tax audits\, demonstrating her deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and her commitment to effective client advocacy. \n\nJonathan Stuart-Smith is Asia Pacific Tax Leader for Forvis Mazars. He brings with him a wealth of over 25 years' experience working in Asia\, including Thailand\, Japan\, Singapore and Hong Kong\, advising companies on cross-border trade and investment. He specializes in international tax\, transfer pricing\, and transactions.\n\n\n\nHe advises clients in most sectors and work with large corporations\, funds\, and entrepreneurs. He works with inbound clients on the tax implications of their trade and investment under local law and treaties\, as well as outbound investors on the global tax implications of doing business across borders.\n\n\n\nAfter graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Industrial Economics\, he started his career in London\, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and worked for 10 years.\n\n\nTo continue to receive updates on our meetings and activities\, or to request to join the Council\, please contact tong@amchamthailand.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The AMCHAM Tax Council is delighted to welcome members for an insightful video conference on Tax Audit Procedures. This session will provide valuable information and practical guidance for businesses operating in Thailand.
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Key topics include: \;
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 \;  \; &bull\; Statutory periods for tax audits: Understanding the timeframes and legal limitations \;
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 \;  \; &bull\; Tax audit readiness: Strategies for effective planning and preparation
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 \;  \; &bull\; Thailand'\;s tax audit procedures: A comprehensive overview of the process \;
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 \;  \; &bull\; Settlement options and appeals process: Navigating post-audit scenarios
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Our expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience\, offering attendees a deeper understanding of Thailand'\;s tax audit landscape\, before moving into an open discussion among the attending members on the videoconference. This session is essential for finance professionals\, tax managers\, and business leaders looking to stay informed and compliant with Thai tax regulations.
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\nAbout Speakers:
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Melea Cruz \;brings over 25 years of tax and legal expertise\, with the majority of her experience rooted in Thailand and the Philippines. In 2006\, she relocated to Thailand following her tenure with EY and KPMG in the Philippines. Her areas of specialization include international taxation\, expatriate tax matters\, foreign direct investment\, transfer pricing\, due diligence\, and tax compliance. Melea has also provided strategic support to numerous clients undergoing tax audits\, demonstrating her deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and her commitment to effective client advocacy. \;

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Jonathan Stuart-Smith is Asia Pacific Tax Leader for Forvis Mazars. He brings with him a wealth of over 25 \;years&rsquo\; experience working in Asia\, including Thailand\, Japan\, Singapore and Hong Kong\, advising companies on cross-border trade and investment. He specializes in international tax\, transfer pricing\, and transactions.
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\nHe advises clients in most sectors and work with large corporations\, funds\, and entrepreneurs. He works with inbound clients on the tax implications of their trade and investment under local law and treaties\, as well as outbound investors on the global tax implications of doing business across borders.
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\nAfter graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Industrial Economics\, he started his career in London\, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and worked for 10 years.

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\nTo continue to receive updates on our meetings and activities\, or to request to join the Council\, please contact tong@amchamthailand.com. LOCATION:Videoconference UID:e.3314.2974 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260418T024734Z URL:http://www.connect.amchamthailand.com/events/details/tax-council-august-2025-video-conference-on-tax-audit-procedures-2974 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR