special consumption tax needs supportive roadmap

Special consumption tax needs supportive roadmap

Experts and businesses have said that amid numerous woes and economic crises, the plan to raise the special consumption tax (SCT) is not suitable at this time.
carmakers keen on extension of sct pay

Carmakers keen on extension of SCT pay

The Ministry of Finance has sent to the Ministry of Justice a dossier on the extension of special consumption tax for domestically manufactured cars incurred from June-September 2023, until November 20.
gaming sector fears special tax

Gaming sector fears special tax

Vietnam is considering levying a special consumption tax on online video games, which has caused concern in the sector.
legal move towards fair competition in pay tv market

Legal move towards fair competition in pay TV market

Decree No.71/2022/ND-CP amending and supplementing Decree No.06/2016/ND-CP on the use and management of broadcasting services aims to create an impartial playground between domestic and foreign pay TV service providers.
vietnam will raise special consumption tax on cigarettes beer and spirits

Vietnam will raise special consumption tax on cigarettes, beer, and spirits

Cigarettes, beer, and spirits in Vietnam will be subject to an increased special consumption tax (SCT) aiming to improve community health and tackle the national budget deficit as part of a comprehensive tax reform strategy for 2030.
proposed sct increase further threatens farmers chances to recover

Proposed SCT increase further threatens farmers' chances to recover

Amid the current geopolitical tensions and escalating prices for fuel and petrol, farmers see themselves confronted with added hardships after two years of the health crisis, which could be further worsened if a proposed increase of special consumption tax (SCT) on tobacco is enacted.
telecom groups unveil 450 million covid 19 relief package for consumers

Telecom groups unveil $450 million COVID-19 relief package for consumers

Telecom companies including Viettel, VNPT, Mobifone, CMC, FPT, Vietnamobile, and SCTV have jointly launched a COVID-19 relief package worth VND10 trillion ($434.8 million) for consumers nationwide.
sct exemption for localisation

SCT exemption for localisation

Proposals on the special consumption tax exemption for locally-manufactured parts will be a key driver for automobile manufacturing and supporting industries to take flight with the help of the private sector.
mas fines stanchart singapore s 52m for anti money laundering terrorism financing breaches

MAS fines StanChart Singapore S$5.2m for anti-money laundering, terrorism financing breaches

Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Branch (SCBS) has been fined S$5.2 million and Standard Chartered Trust (Singapore) Limited (SCTS) has been fined S$1.2 million for breaches of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism requirements.
ministries protest special consumption tax on soft drinks

Ministries protest special consumption tax on soft drinks

Numerous ministries and associations protested against the Ministry of Finance (MoF)’s proposal to apply a special consumption tax (SCT) of 10-20 per cent on soft drinks.
vba petitions against soft drinks tax

VBA petitions against soft drinks tax

The Vietnam Beer Alcohol Beverage Association (VBA) has requested the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to withdraw its proposal to apply a special consumption tax (SCT) of 10 or 20 per cent on soft drinks due to a lack of practical considerations and negative impacts on soft drinks manufactures as well as the state budget.
tax burdens to raise beer prices

Tax burdens to raise beer prices

When the special consumption tax (SCT) on beer increases to 65 per cent, it is estimated that consumers will have to bear a tax levy of 45.9 per cent, not to mention the possible growth of value added tax (VAT) on beer proposed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
coca cola suggests broader approach to sct

Coca-Cola suggests broader approach to SCT

While agreeing with the spirit of taxation and carrying a spotless record of tax payments, Coca-Cola Vietnam claims the Ministry of Financial's proposal to isolate non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks for taxation goes against international best practices.
further sct tweaks seem imperative

​Further SCT tweaks seem imperative

Amendments and supplements to the Law on Special Consumption Tax took effect from January 1, 2016. Nguyen Thi Cuc, chairwoman of Vietnam Tax Consultants’ Association, however, stresses the importance of further tax revision to facilitate actual development requirements and protect taxpayers’ rights.
the mof disapproves tax exemption for mai linhs eco taxis

The MoF disapproves tax exemption for Mai Linh’s eco-taxis

The Ministry of Finance has disapproved Auto Motors Vietnam (AMV) and domestic taxi operator Mai Linh Group’s proposal for an exemption from import tariffs and special consumption taxes (SCT) for electric cars using for passenger transport services, according to newswire Dantri.com.