The Korea Business Association in Vietnam (KOCHAM) represents Korean enterprises operating in Vietnam, with the goal of promoting bilateral economic cooperation and sustainable development.
The theme of the workshop "Promoting tax compliance and voluntary compliance" is also the value that our businesses always attach importance to.
In Korea, tax is not just a simple administrative obligation but also a foundation for national development and social trust. The Government combines incentive mechanisms for honest taxpayers, applying an electronic tax system, and strictly handling intentional tax evasion, thereby building a harmonious tax culture between rights and responsibilities. These institutional platforms help businesses self- awareness of the importance of tax payment, while creating a favorable environment for accounting transparency and accurate declaration to build trust.
Korean enterprises in Vietnam are also seriously fulfilling their tax obligations according to the same principle.
Of course, in reality, there are still difficulties due to inconsistent understanding of tax laws or differences in standards between localities. However, we highly appreciate the efforts of the Vietnamese Government in digitalizing tax management and enhancing transparency. In particular, expanding the electronic tax system and simplifying procedures will contribute to improving operational efficiency and business reliability.
The most important thing is that these improvements must be clearly felt in the practical operations of the business. To realize the vision of "building a strong era", Vietnam needs a fair and highly predictable tax system. For the culture of voluntary tax compliance to be spread, the interpretation and enforcement of laws must be unified and clear, and administrative procedures need to be operated more simply and effectively. At the same time, when businesses pay taxes fully and honestly, they also need to receive specific and practical incentives - that is the foundation for forming a culture of self-awareness in the business community.
KOCHAM will continue to accompany and strongly support the efforts to reform the tax system and promote the culture of voluntary compliance of the Vietnamese Government, while working with members to realize those goals. We believe that this will contribute to further strengthening a transparent, sustainable investment environment and based on trust between the two countries.
