On November 26, 2024, the National Assembly enacted the Law on Value Added Tax 2024 (the Law on VAT 2024), replacing the Law on Value Added Tax 2008 and its amendments and supplements. The Law on VAT 2024 is developed and promulgated with the aim of refining VAT policies to enhance and broaden revenue sources, stabilize state budget revenues, address the recent issues in implementing the previous Law on VAT, as well as reform administrative procedures to facilitate and protect the rights of taxpayers. The Law will take effect from July 1, 2025.

Currently, the Ministry of Finance is drafting the Law on VAT (Amended) (the Draft) to refine the regulations on VAT policy, codify issues that have been empirically validated, and ensure the consistency of the legal system, aiming at international economic integration. The Draft substantially inherits the Law on VAT 2008 but amends and supplements some important new points that could affect business activities.