vat refund still unreachable to many foreigners

VAT refund still unreachable to many foreigners

Only some 61 foreigners have received their value-added tax (VAT) refunds at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport as of August 6, 2012, said the airport customs agency.
lawmakers study vat implications

Lawmakers study VAT implications

Some have argued that the National Assembly should increase the existing common VAT rate to swell the state budget, but many enterprises are suffering from lingering difficulties
exporters being stifled by vat tweaks

Exporters being stifled by VAT tweaks

The constant changes of requirements for verification of records and invoices are being called too challenging for exporters, with businesses complaining that VAT refund procedures are becoming more baffling.
cambodia imposes vat on cigarettes

Cambodia imposes VAT on cigarettes

The Cambodian Government has implemented a value-added tax (VAT) on cigarettes to combat the health risks associated with smoking and tobacco products.
rise in consumption likely with vat accord

Rise in consumption likely with VAT accord

The National Assembly has extended the current VAT rate until the middle of next year as part of the country’s efforts to assist its enterprises and stimulate consumption.
vat reduction should be maintained in 2023 vcci

VAT reduction should be maintained in 2023: VCCI

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that a 2 per cent decrease in VAT should be sustained through next year.
vat reduction impacts and problems in implementation

VAT reduction: impacts and problems in implementation

Vietnam’s Government slashed the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 10 to 8 percent earlier this month – a move that cost the State budget 49.4 trillion VND (2.2 billion USD) but, along with other support, is expected to help boost the pandemic-hit economy.
saudi uae introduce vat in first for gulf

Saudi, UAE introduce VAT in first for Gulf

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates introduced value-added tax from on Monday (Jan 1), a first for the Gulf which has long prided itself on its tax-free, cradle-to-grave welfare system.
vat refund process needs simplifying experts

VAT refund process needs simplifying: experts

Experts have urged simplifying the procedures to receive refunds on value-added tax (VAT) for foreign tourists.
proposed vat on land transfer under fire

Proposed VAT on land transfer under fire

The Ministry of Finance’s proposal to impose 10 per cent value added tax (VAT) on the transfer of land use rights has met with objections, as it might increase land prices.

Local companies cry foul over VAT

Vietnamese companies have expressed rage over the draft guidelines on the value added tax (VAT) on services and commodities for export.
exclusionary vat regulations trouble smes

Exclusionary VAT regulations trouble SMEs

A circular (219/2013) that took effect on January 1 this year guiding the implementation of the Law on Value-added Tax (VAT) is causing a number of inconveniences for firms, particularly small-sized businesses, said lawyer Vu Xuan Tien, chairman of Value of Finance and Management Consulting Company.
lower vat urged for key exports

Lower VAT urged for key exports

Reduction of the value added tax for agro-forestry-fishery products should be made to help producers and exporters cope with low market demand and financial difficulties, recommended the Agro-Forestry Processing and Salt Industry Department.
coffee makers seek to scrap vat

Coffee makers seek to scrap VAT

Members of the Viet Nam Coffee and Cocoa Association (Vicofa) have agreed to petition the Government to scrap the 5 per cent value-added tax imposed on coffee exporters for a year starting in November.
vat afloat in a confused sea

VAT afloat in a confused sea

With the introduction of new Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations, effective from January 1, 2009, many areas of interpretation and implementation remain ambiguous and certain contemporary VAT issues encountered by taxpayers remain, write KPMG tax partner Le Thi Kieu Nga and senior tax manager Er Say Hun.