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Taxpayers Demand Stricter Measures for Faster VAT Refunds Amid Growing Delays and Compliance Challenges

  • HCM City Tax Department collected VNĐ36.7 billion, unable to refund VNĐ127 billion
  • Businesses urge government for stricter measures to expedite VAT refunds
  • Fococev Vietnam awaiting VNĐ529 billion VAT refund since 2018
  • Fococev initiated legal action against Tax Department for refund
  • Sigma Co., Ltd. also concerned about delays in VAT refunds for foreign enterprises
  • Experts warn delays in VAT refunds could lead to bankruptcy for timber companies
  • Recommendations include permitting tax reimbursement upon contract signing and prioritising firms with good records
  • National Private Economic Development Research Board urges tax authorities to expedite refunds within three months
  • VCCI representative warns prolonged delays could lead to business closures
  • Senior economist recommends streamlined procedures for tax refunds
  • Tax Dialogue 2024 serves as a forum for feedback on tax policies and necessary amendments.

Source: vietnamnet.vn

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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