- Vietnam Customs announced major updates to VAT and Special Consumption Tax laws, aiming to standardize and increase transparency in tax procedures.
- The revised VAT Law expands VAT-exempt categories, clarifies tax rates, and introduces new rules for businesses dealing with multiple goods or services.
- Some items previously exempt from VAT, such as fertilizers and fishing vessels, will now be taxed at 5%, while others like sugar and research equipment move from 5% to 10%.
- New regulations support digital transactions, reduce administrative procedures, and introduce VAT collection on low-value express shipments.
- The revised Special Consumption Tax Law removes SCT on certain air conditioners, expands exemptions for exported goods, and strengthens oversight of products affecting public health.
Source: vietnamnews.vn
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