tax changes require more scientific basis

Tax changes require more scientific basis

The Ministry of Finance is set to put more special consumption taxes on several types of drink. Nguyen Van Phung, former director of the Department of Tax Administration for Large Enterprises, spoke to VIR’s Huong Uyen about issues related to the draft law on this type of levy.
livestream tax crackdown intensifies

Livestream tax crackdown intensifies

Vietnam’s tax authorities are intensifying their oversight of organisations and individuals receiving commissions from livestream sales, with suspected tax evasion cases being referred to law enforcement for further investigation.
government considering tax on multiple properties

Government considering tax on multiple properties

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is reviewing a proposal to tax individuals who own multiple properties to promote a more transparent and sustainable real estate market, according to Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi on September 27.
eu to keep carbon tax on airlines

EU to keep carbon tax on airlines

The European Union will maintain its carbon tax imposed on airlines operating in its airspace, the Danish climate minister said, despite retaliatory trade measures by China.
posco hardens its tax stance

Posco hardens its tax stance

The world’s second largest stainless steel producer Posco wants Vietnam to slap an import levy on cold rolled stainless steel products to protect Vietnam-based producers against cheap imports.
tax dodgers in for a fight

Tax dodgers in for a fight

Scores of foreign-invested enterprises are on tax bodies’ inspection radars in the fight against transfer pricing.
e commerce tax compliance required

E-commerce tax compliance required

Local authorities have announced intentions to reinforce tax declarations and payments, as numerous e-commerce platforms have been found to provide inadequate tax information.
new tax gives vietnam incentive to adjust

New tax gives Vietnam incentive to adjust

Businesses in Vietnam want preparations to be intensified for the upcoming introduction of a global minimum corporate tax rate.
no escaping environmental protection tax

No escaping environmental protection tax

The Law on Environmental Protection Tax will come into force from January 1, 2012. General Department of Taxation deputy chief Cao Anh Tuan tells VIR how the landmark law will impact on firms and consumers.
businesses craving tax refund

Businesses craving tax refund

Many businesses are in the tenterhooks waiting for a radical solution to their tax refund problem.
vendors forced out with tax tightening

Vendors forced out with tax tightening

Tightening tax collection rules in regards to online sellers will likely force out amateur vendors that cut corners to make quick money via e-commerce.
experts call for extension of tax support

Experts call for extension of tax support

Enterprises are hoping that supportive policies related to taxes and fees that emerged in 2022 will be maintained to mitigate burdens and help push production and business.
fixes aim to clear up e commerce tax

Fixes aim to clear up e-commerce tax

With the fast development of digital commerce in the past few years, an adjusted decree from the Ministry of Finance and a new e-commerce tax portal are expected to facilitate better tax management for e-commerce platforms.
firms plea for clear tax messages

Firms plea for clear tax messages

The relationship between enterprises and tax-customs agencies remains taxing.
conference looks into optimal tax system for tobacco

Conference looks into optimal tax system for tobacco

The current excise tax system on tobacco has many flaws. As the government is considering tax increases, experts have proposed the adoption of a mixed exercise system to harmonise various objectives.