- The scope of VAT taxpayers now includes foreign suppliers without a permanent establishment in Vietnam, organizations managing foreign digital platforms, and organizations managing e-commerce exchanges with payment functions.
- The annual revenue threshold for VAT exemption for household and individual businesses increases from VND 100 million to VND 200 million from January 1, 2026.
- Some goods and services, such as securities depository and public Internet services, are no longer VAT-exempt; the scope of VAT-exempt public transportation now includes inland waterway vehicles.
- The list of machinery and equipment eligible for VAT exemption is now to be issued by the Ministry of Finance, but this list is not yet available, causing uncertainty.
- The previous VAT exemption for exported products made from natural resources or minerals based on cost ratio is abolished; new lists of VAT-exempt exported products are introduced.
Source: dentonsluatviet.com
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