Law on Special Consumption Tax
Concerns that coffee or smoothies will have to bear additional taxes
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The line between industrial soft drinks and handmade drinks makes businesses worry about the upcoming special consumption tax.
Proposal for some types of cars not subject to special consumption tax
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Regular passenger cars are subject to special consumption tax. However, the law stipulates some cases of exclusion.
Vietnam's beverage industry grows negative by 7.8%
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By July 2025, the beverage industry will grow by -7.8% over the same period last year, marking a shift from slow growth to a real decline.
Many goods and vehicles are exempt from special consumption tax according to new regulations
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The 2025 Law on Special Consumption Tax stipulates many cases of goods and vehicles exempted from tax for export, aid, security, etc.
Subjects subject to special tobacco consumption tax according to new regulations
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The National Assembly has just officially passed the Law on Special Consumption Tax (amended), in which cigarettes are subject to a tax of 10,000 VND/package from 2031.
Air conditioners are an essential item, proposing to eliminate all special consumption tax
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Proposing to remove all consumption tax on air conditioners, the Vice Chairman of the National Assembly said that air conditioners are an essential item that people use a lot.
The draft revised Law on Special Consumption Tax still causes much controversy
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According to the program, today (May 9), the National Assembly discussed in the hall a number of contents with different opinions of the draft Law on Special Consumption Tax (SCT) amendment.
Applying sugary soft drink tax is not a than ki to regulate consumption
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According to the delegate, applying special consumption tax on sugary soft drinks is not a than haul to change habits but needs to be propagandized and oriented.
National Assembly discusses amended Law on Special Consumption Tax
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The National Assembly will discuss a number of contents with different opinions of the draft Law on Special Consumption Tax (amended).
Discussing 9 draft laws submitted to the National Assembly at the 9th Session
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full-time National Assembly deputies will discuss and contribute opinions on 9 draft laws submitted to the National Assembly at the 9th Session.
Proposal to postpone the time to increase special consumption tax on alcohol
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Many opinions suggest postponing the time to increase special consumption tax on beer and alcohol to avoid putting pressure on businesses and the market.
Proposal to remove special consumption tax on gasoline
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Gasoline is an essential item, but is still subject to special consumption tax as a luxury item. Many opinions suggest that this policy should be reviewed.
Debate on special consumption tax on hybrid vehicles
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Some opinions suggested not distinguishing between hybrid vehicles and vehicles with external chargers, while the drafting agency wanted to keep the current regulations.
VCCI proposes to postpone the roadmap to increase special consumption tax
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The Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has just proposed postponing the roadmap to increase special consumption tax on beer and alcohol from 2028.
Raising taxes too high and suddenly can backfire
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Many delegates agreed with the tax increase, however, there needs to be a roadmap. If the tax is suddenly increased, there is a risk of increased smuggling and tax evasion.
