In the draft, the ministry proposes two reform options, both of which would apply the lowest tax rate of 5 per cent to taxable monthly income of VNĐ10 million (US\$400) after deductions.
In the draft amended Law on Personal Income Tax, the Ministry of Finance has proposed expanding the list of taxable incomes beyond the 10 categories currently stipulated in existing legislation.
Economic experts described this as a major shift in tax administration aimed at enhancing the efficiency of tax collection from the fast-growing online business sector, which still faces gaps in data transparency and tax declaration compliance.
It is urgent for Viet Nam to amend the regulations on personal income tax (PIT), which have proven to be outdated and weighing on people, especially those struggling to make ends meet in major cities.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue asked that the Ministry of Finance’s controversial new amendment drafts to tax laws be adjusted to meet both the national growth plan and the current economic climate.