(Chinhphu.vn) – Tax revenue from e-commerce reached VND 241,000 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, an increase of approximately 42% compared to the same period. The Ministry of Finance is promoting seller identification, connecting banking and logistics data, and withholding tax at
Báo Chính Phủ•12/11/2026
Connecting data and managing online sellers.
During the National Assembly’s questioning session on November 12th, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stated that e-commerce in Vietnam has grown at an average rate of approximately 20% per year from 2022 to the present.
Along with market development, tax revenue from this activity has also increased rapidly. By the end of October 2026, revenue reached 241,000 billion VND, an increase of approximately 42% compared to the same period.
According to the Minister, to manage online business activities, it is necessary to strictly control sellers, KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), KOCs (Key Opinion Leaders), e-commerce platforms, and supporting service providers such as payment processing, logistics, and shippers.
Currently, the tax authorities are managing over 140,000 businesses and more than 1 million households and individuals conducting business online. The key solution is to identify entities, collect data, and ensure that transactions occurring in the electronic environment are monitored.
The Ministry of Finance is implementing a mechanism for collecting and remitting taxes on behalf of others, requiring platforms and service providers to deduct taxes atnt services and 105 logistics carriers have been connected to the database
According to the Minister of Finance, the connection helps businesses avoid having to refile multiple times. Businesses only need to file once and update it when there are changes. Once the platform has paid the tax on their behalf, businesses do not have to pay that tax again.
Authorities also control data and trace payment transactions through e-wallets and bank accounts linked to identifying information.
For cross-border business activities, since 2022, the Ministry of Finance has implemented a national electronic portal for foreign suppliers to declare and pay taxes.
Minister Ngo Van Tuan stated that the Law on E-commerce, effective from July 1, 2026, requires global online platforms to have representatives in Vietnam.
Besides tax obligations, e-commerce management also involves controlling counterfeit goods, pirated goods, prohibited goods, and goods infringing intellectual property rights. Therefore, tax authority data needs to be interconnected with other relevant agencies, including payment processing agencies.
Nearly 600 business files have been transferred to the investigative agency.
Responding to questions about the buying and selling of invoices and the establishment of shell companies, the Minister of Finance acknowledged that despite the implementation of electronic invoices, violations still persist. The Minister stated that from 2022 to the present, tax authorities have transferred nearly 600 files of businesses suspected of tax evasion, tax fraud, and invoice trading to investigative agencies.
In the coming period, the Ministry of Finance will strengthen the application of digital technology and coordinate with relevant agencies, especially A05 of the Ministry of Public Security , to identify the registered owners of businesses.
At the same time, tax authorities must strengthen inspections of businesses’ actual operations, focusing on high-risk groups and sectors.
Regarding the issue of citizens being exploited through the use of forged documents to establish businesses, the Minister stated that a review has revealed that 8,000 people are still affected. These businesses were established approximately 20 years ago, when information technology was not yet developed and data connectivity between tax authorities and police agencies had not been implemented.
“The Ministry of Finance will continue to coordinate with the police to clarify and clean up these businesses, while also raising awareness so that people can proactively protect their personal information,” Minister Ngo Van Tuan affirmed.
Tax refund procedures were also a topic of concern for many National Assembly deputies. Minister Ngo Van Tuan acknowledged that the progress of tax refunds is still slow compared to requirements, affecting businesses’ ability to access capital.
To address this, the Ministry of Finance has categorized businesses based on their history of compliance with the law . Approximately 80% of businesses are classified as “green,” subject to a mechanism of refund first, inspection later; the remaining 20% are subject to inspection before refund.
As of the time of reporting at the interpellation session, the amount of tax refunds reached approximately 79,000 billion VND, nearly 99% of the 2026 forecast and an increase of more than 40% compared to the same period.
The time for pre-audit and post-refund processing has also been reduced from an average of about 50 days to 40 days. Currently, 100% of tax refund applications are processed electronically. However, in the first 10 months of 2026, the tax authorities rejected over 10 trillion VND in tax refunds due to incomplete business documentation and the need for invoice verification.
The minister said that reforms are continuing, striving to reduce the tax refund processing time for green channel taxpayers to just 7 days.
Notably, the Minister also addressed the responsibility of tax authorities for delays in tax refunds. According to him, if citizens have all the required documents but tax officials fail to process them, then those responsible must be held accountable, including providing material compensation to taxpayers.
Regarding tax arrears, according to the development strategy, annual tax arrears must be less than 5% of total tax revenue, and the total amount of outstanding debt over the years must be 8% or less.
Of that amount, more than 50% is debt related to land use fees, linked to the sluggish real estate market.
To reduce tax debt, the Ministry of Finance is implementing performance evaluation targets for each tax official; improving tax management institutions; and strengthening propaganda, mobilization, and inspection and supervision of organizations and individuals who are capable but deliberately delay or refuse to pay taxes.
Besides controlling revenue losses, the Minister stated that administrative procedure reform is a key task aimed at improving the investment and business environment. According to reported data, the time required to comply with administrative procedures has decreased by approximately 53%, and costs have decreased by 55%.
The Ministry of Finance will continue to review and streamline procedures in a way that is both streamlined and rigorous, creating favorable conditions for citizens and businesses. Some procedures, such as market entry, payment, and tax settlement, have been improved through the application of information technology, including eTax Mobile.
In the coming period, the tax sector will continue to simplify procedures while focusing on ensuring cybersecurity and protecting taxpayer databases. Regarding incorrect tax notices during the IT transition, the Minister stated that the tax authorities have checked and reviewed them. According to the report, of the information deemed incorrect, 99% is correct, and 1% is due to forgetfulness.
“The tax sector is continuing to standardize tax identification numbers, land information, and connect data with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the police, and VNeID. The goal is to simplify procedures and improve accuracy in tax management for citizens and businesses,” a leader of the Ministry of Finance said.
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