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Vietnam Tax Department Tightens VAT Compliance Framework as Digital Invoice and Refund Rules Enter New Phase

Vietnam’s Tax Department has issued comprehensive guidance clarifying how businesses must comply with the country’s rapidly evolving value-added tax (VAT) regime, signaling a stricter approach to VAT refunds, invoice management, and tax declaration corrections as authorities continue implementing major reforms introduced under the 2024 VAT Law.

Law & Regulation·Jul 2 2025

Vietnam Clarifies VAT on Compensation Payments Outside Supply of Goods or Services

Vietnam's tax authorities confirm that compensation payments not related to the sale of goods or services are not subject to VAT and do not require VAT invoicing under Official Letter No. 1831/CT-CS.

Law & Regulation·May 6

Vietnam Tax Department Tightens VAT Compliance Framework as Digital Invoice and Refund Rules Enter New Phase

Law & Regulation·Jul 2 2025

Vietnam Clarifies VAT on Compensation Payments Outside Supply of Goods or Services

Vietnam's tax authorities confirm that compensation payments not related to the sale of goods or services are not subject to VAT and do not require VAT invoicing under Official Letter No. 1831/CT-CS.

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