ACCA – F6TAX
Mai Thanh Tong, CPA
VALUE ADDED TAX
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Learning ObjectivesOn completion of this course, you will be able to:
Explain the scope of Value Added Tax (VAT)
Describe the scope of VAT
State who is and who is not VAT taxpayer
Identify the taxable and non-taxable (exempt) objects
List the principal zero-rate and reduced 5% rate supplies
(To be continued)
Learning Objectives Bases and methods of tax calculation
Explain the principles that apply to the valuation of supplies and imports
Explain and apply the accepted methods of tax calculation: (1) tax credit. (2) directly on the basis of added value
Explain and apply the time of supply rules
Explain and apply the place of supply rules
(To be continued)
Learning ObjectivesBases and methods of tax calculation (continued)
Explain the relief that is available for bad debts
Explain the treatment of financial services, including credit, securities trading, capital transfers and derivatives
Explain the treatment of free goods and internally consumed goods
State the circumstances in which input VAT may be carried forward as a tax credit and/or refunded
Key Points
Scope of Valued Added Tax (VAT)
Who are VAT payers?
Taxable supplies and non-taxable supplies
Bases and methods of VAT calculation
Valuation used for VAT calculation
Credit method versus Direct method
When and how invoices must be issued?
Conditions to claim VAT input deduction and VAT refund
Tax administration: VAT registration and VAT filing
Overview of VAT System
INTRODUCTION
An indirect tax on consumers
Most common form of consumption tax - over 100 countries in world have VAT
Collected from businesses throughout the production and distribution
Overview of VAT System
HOW DOES VAT WORK?
Sales
Suppliers charge VAT to their customers
VAT added to cost of goods/services = “ Output VAT ”
Output tax collected by suppliers on behalf of the State
Overview of VAT System
HOW DOES VAT WORK?
Purchases
VAT charged by suppliers is the customer’s “ Input VAT ”
Input tax can be deducted from output tax payable to the State
If customer is not a taxable business, no input tax deduction
End-consumer therefore bears VAT burden
Overview of VAT System
HOW DOES VAT WORK?
Imports
VAT is collected by customs when goods are imported into the country
VAT paid at the same time with import duties
Generally, VAT applies on duty paid value
If importer is a VAT registered business, can claim input deduction upon filing VAT return
Overview of VAT System
ZERO-RATED SUPPLIES
On exported goods and services
Taxable supplies within VAT system
But rate is zero
No VAT charged, but do VAT filing
Input VAT can be recovered
Favourable position
Overview of VAT System
EXEMPT SUPPLIES
Exempt supplies of goods/services: outside scope of VAT
No tax on sale, but no input tax deduction allowed for purchases
Financial impact depends on whether customers are VAT payers
Scope of VAT
VAT PAYERSOrganizations or
individuals engaged in production or
trade of VAT-able goods and services in
Vietnam +Other organizations, individuals who importVAT-able goods and services from overseas (importers)
Scope of VAT
VAT PAYERS
Specifically:
Business organisations established under the Law on Enterprises, the Law on Co-operatives
Economic organisations owned by political, social organisations, armed forces, not-for-profit organisations and others
Foreign invested enterprises (Law on Investment) and foreign organisations and individuals doing business in Vietnamwithout a Vietnamese legal status
Scope of VAT
VAT PAYERS
Specifically:
Individuals and family households engaged in production, trade and importation of goods
Organisations, individuals engaged in production and trade in Vietnam that buy services (including services attached to goods) from a foreign organisation that does not have apermanent establishment in Vietnam or from a foreign individual who is a non-resident of Vietnam
Scope of VAT
TAXABLE GOODS & SERVICES
Goods and services (including services provided from overseas) used for production ,
trade and consumption in Vietnam
Except those set out at Article 5 of the VAT Law
See next Slides for non-taxable goods and services
Scope of VAT
NON-TAXABLE GOODS & SERVICES
Transfer of land use rights
Life insurance (including health insurance and accident insurance included in a life insurance package), …
Financial services:
Services for providing credit
Securities trading
Capital transfer
Derivative financial services such as swaps in interest rates, forward contracts, future contracts, foreign currency options, …
Scope of VAT
NON-TAXABLE GOODS & SERVICES
Public passenger transportation by bus
Goods that are not yet manufactured in Vietnam such as: Machinery & equipment, specialised materials imported for
direct use in scientific research and technological development activities
Machinery & equipment, replacement accessories imported to carry out prospecting, exploration and development of oil and gas fields
Aircraft, drilling platforms and watercraft imported to form fixed assets, or leased from foreign parties for use for business
Scope of VAT
NON-TAXABLE GOODS & SERVICES
Imported goods in the case of humanitarian aid or non-refundable aid
Gifts and donations to State bodies, political, social organisations, …
Personal effects of diplomatic missions
Hand-luggage within duty-free limit
Goods and services sold to foreign and international organisations for humanitarian aid or non-refundable aid
And many more – See Handout 1
Quick Check
1
2
Under Article 5 of the VAT Law, how many groups of goods and services that are not subject to VAT?
According to you, on the business’point of view, is it too many or too few?
Basis of Assessment
The basis for calculating VAT payable is taxable price and tax rates
VAT Output
= Taxable Price
* VAT Rate
Basis of Assessment
VAT Rates 3 RATES:
0% rate : Exported goods and services
5% rate : Essential goods and services
10% rate : A catch-all (goods and services that are not subject to 0% or 5%)
Note : Prior to 2004, a20% rate was applied to activities such as trading in gold, silver, foreign currency and brokerage services
Basis of Assessment
0% Rate
Exported goods:
Goods sold to foreign countries
Goods sold into non-tariff zones, to duty-free shops
Exported services: services provided directly to organisationsand individuals overseas or in non-tariff zones
“Organisations overseas” means foreign organisations that do not have a permanent establishment in VN and are not VAT payers
“Individuals overseas” means foreigners do not reside in VN or who are outside Vietnam during provision of the services
Basis of Assessment
0% Rate
Other exported services: International transportation Aircraft, sea-going vessel repair services provided to foreign
organisations or individualsZero-rated VAT will not apply to:
Automobiles sold to organisations and individuals in non-tariff zones
Gasoline and oil sold to automobiles of business establishments in non-tariff zones
Services provided to non-tariff zones, but the place of provision or consumption is outside of the zone (eg leasing of warehouses)
Basis of Assessment
0% Rate
Zero-rated VAT will not apply to: (continued) Re-insurance services with insurers overseas
Technology transfer to parties overseas Transfer of capital, provision of credit, investment in securities
overseas Derivatives financial services
Outgoing international postal or telecommunication services Products for export being exploited natural resources or minerals
And many more – See Handout 2
Basis of Assessment
5% Rate
Clean water used for production and living consumption, …
Fertilizer, ore used for production of fertilizer, pesticides
Feed for cattle and poultry and other domestic animals
Fresh foodstuffs
Sugar and by-products
Specialised medical equipment and instruments
And many more – See Handout 3
Quick Check
1
2
What are exported goods?
What are exported services?
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Taxable price is the value on which VAT is levied
Under the VAT system, taxable price is the selling price before VAT
For goods and services subject to Special Sales Tax (SST): selling price + SST but exclusive of VAT
For imported goods : dutiable price at the border gate plus Import Tax and SST if any
In case of reduction in price : the selling price after reduction shown on the invoice
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Goods and services used for exchange , internal consumption , donation , payment in lieu of salary : selling price of identical or similar goods at the transaction time
Goods and services used for internal movement : non-VAT-able
Internal movement : goods moved from one warehouse to another, or materials issued for production
Internal consumption : goods issued or services provided for the use of the company
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The point in time when sales are recognised
For goods : when the ownership of goods is transferred, regardless of whether or not cash is collected
For services : when the service is completed or an invoice is issued , regardless of whether or not cash is collected
For real estate activity, building infra-structure, houses for sales, … : when cash is collected in accordance with a progress
Alert!
billing schedule
For imported goods : when customs declaration is registered
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
1. For property leasing : lease price
IN PARTICULAR
2.
3.
4.
For goods sold in installment and on account : up front payment (total price less interest charge)
For processing goods for export : processing fee (labour + indirect materials + other costs)
For construction and installation : value of work performed and handed over exclusive of VAT (which may or may not include the cost of materials – depending on case by case)
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
IN PARTICULAR
5. For real estate business activities: assignment price (-) minus actual price of land (or land rent) at the date of transfer or standard price of People’s Committee in case of improper declaration – See Example 1
a. In case of construction of infra-structure and houses for sales with payments in accordance with a progress billing schedule: the basis for allocation of deductible land price willbe the actual price of the first payment – See Example 2
b. In case of construction on leased land for sub-lease : leaseprice exclusive of VAT (-) minus Land rent payable to the State – See Example 3
Example 1
Investment and Development Company A is allocated 10.000 metres of land to construct houses for sales.In 2009, the Company sells one house of 100 metres at VND2 billion, of which, the price of the house and infra-structure is VND1.2 billion, and the price of land is VND8 million/ m, compared to the standard price of the People Committee at the time of sale is VND6 million/ mCalculation of VAT output:1. Taxable price of the house:
VND2 billion – (VND6 million x 100 m)2. VAT output:
VND1,40 billion x 10%
=
=
1,40 billion
0,140 billion
Example 2
In 2009 Investment and Development Company C sells a house at VND8 billion, of which, the price of the house is VND5 billion, and the price of land is VND3 billion.According to the progress billing schedule, the Company receives the 1 stpayment of VND2,4 billion (30%), the 2nd payment of VND4 billion (50%), and balance (the 3rd payment) of VND1.6 billion.Taxable price of each payment is calculated as follows:Payment 1:
VND2,4 billion – (VND3 billion x 30%)Payment 2:
VND4,0 billion – (VND3 billion x 50%)Payment 3:
VND1,6 billion – (VND3 billion x 20%)
=
=
=
VND1,5 bil
VND2,5 bil
VND1,0 bil
Example 3
Investment and infra-structures Company Y leases 500,000 metres of land from the State in 50 years at VND0.3 million/m/per year, to build infra-structured for sub-lease.In 2009 the Company sub-leases 5,000 metres to an enterprise in a period of 20 years, at VND0.8 million/ m/ per year, payable each year.Taxable price for VAT calculation is as follows:
1. Sale revenue from sub-lease of 5,000 metres:
VND0,8 million x 5.000 metres
2. Taxable price for VAT calculation:
VND4 bil – (VND0,3 mil. x 5.000 metres)
=
=
VND4 billion
VND2.50 bil
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
IN PARTICULAR
6.
7.
8.
For sales agents , brokerage services , import/export agents :fee or commission before VAT
For goods and services that are allowed to use customisedtickets such as freight tickets, lottery tickets, etc .: payment price (-) minus VAT (divided by 1 + VAT rate)
For services such as: casinos , games with prizes ,entertainment with betting : total receipts (inclusive of Special Sales Tax) – (minus) prize payments
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
9. For transportation services : Freight
IN PARTICULAR
10. For tourist tours (du l ịch l ữ hành): package price inclusive of VAT (-) minus air-tickets, accommodation and sight seeing expenses incurred overseas and others
11. For pawn shop (ti ệ m c ầ m đồ ): amount receivable including interest receivable and other receipts from sales of pawned objects
12. For books , magazines , publications : cover price (VAT inclusive) or actual selling price
Basis of Assessment
Taxable Price
IN PARTICULAR
13. For printing services : printing fee (with or without the cost of paper)
In cases where the payment price includes the cost of paper, taxable price is the total payment price
14. For services of an assessment agency (đạ i lý giámđị nh ),agency of assessment for compensation (đạ i lý xét b ồ ith ườ ng ), agency for third party claims (đạ i lý đ òi ng ườ i th ứ3 b ồ i hoàn ): the fee , the commission received by the insurance company
VAT Calculations Methods
DS
1
CREDIT
ETHO2 M 2
DIRECT METHOD METHOD
Credit Method
DETERMINATION OF VAT PAYABLE
VAT OUTPUT INPUT PAYABLE
OUTPUT VAT
=
=
VAT
TAXABLE PRICE
-
1
*
2
VAT
% VAT RATE
Credit Method
WHO ARE CREDIT METHOD TAXPAYERS?
Applicable to business enterprises that keep proper accountingbooks and records, and registered as credit method taxpayers
However, business enterprises trading in gold, silver, precious stones, foreign currencies must file VAT as a direct method taxpayers spite of their registration as a credit method taxpayer
Business enterprises may apply for changing the method of VAT calculation by using Form No. 07-GTGT of Circular 60
Credit Method
CLAIMING INPUT VAT
1. Being a credit method taxpayers
GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.
3.
Keeping adequate accounting books and records :
VAT invoices when buying goods or services
Payment slip to State Treasury when importing goods
VAT payment receipt when paying FCT
Customised documents (ferry toll)
Selling VAT-able supplies of goods and services
Credit Method
CLAIMING INPUT VATGENERAL
CONDITIONS
4.
5.
6.
Purchase payments must be made through banks if the purchase invoice is from VND20 million and above (inclusive of VAT)
Note for credit sales
Note for collection of debt by compensation
Input VAT of any month must be claimed in the same month
Late claiming: Not later than 6 months from the month of purchases
Alert!
Credit Method
CLAIMING INPUT VAT
Purchase invoice dated
14/2/09
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1/09 2/09
First month
3/09
Second month
4/09
Third month
5/09
Fourth month
6/09
Fifth month
7/09
Sixth month
8/09
Deadline for claiming 20/8/09
Credit Method
CLAIMING INPUT VATSPECIAL CASES
1.
2.
3.
4.
VAT input of supply used for manufacture and/or sales ofVATable and non-VATable goods and services: apportioned on sales basis if no separate records are kept
VAT input of goods purchased or manufactured used forpromotion and advertising : creditable
VAT input of goods purchased by foreign organisations/ individuals, international organisations for humanitarian aid , non-refundable aid : creditable
VAT input of supply for prospecting, exploration and development of oil and gas fields: creditable
Credit Method
CLAIMING INPUT VATSPECIAL CASES
5.
6.
7.
VAT input of fixed assets purchased for use for production of VATable and non-VATable supplies: creditable
VAT input of fixed assets to serve workers such as: canteen, rest house, free housing, changing room, parking lots, rest room, water tank, medical stations: creditable
VAT input of exported goods , including processing for export, and in-country export, …: creditable, if required additional documents are available such as: sales contract (processing contract), VAT invoice, customs declaration, etc.
Credit Method
CLAIMING INPUT VATSPECIAL CASES
8.
9.
VAT input of goods, fixed assets purchased that are lost , damaged due to natural calamity, fire or unexpected accident: not creditable
VAT input of fixed assets purchased for the following activities are not creditable
a. For production of arms and weaponry
b. For credit activities, insurance activities, securities activities, hospitals and schools,
c. Aircrafts and yachts not for business purposes
Credit Method
CLAIMING INPUT VATSPECIAL CASES
10. The corresponding VAT input of a 9-seat or below vehiclewhose value exceeding 1.6 billion dong, that is purchased not for transportation, tourism and hotel business: not creditable
11. VAT input of office General Companies , Groups , not-for-profit organisations such as hospital, schools, training institutes, etc.: not creditable
In cases where these above-mentioned organisations have business activities, they must register for business with the tax authority, keep separate books and records and pay VAT without deduction of VAT input or claiming VAT refund
Direct Method
WHO ARE DIRECT METHOD TAXPAYERS?
Small businesses maintaining no accounting books and records and not qualifying for deduction method
Foreign contractors doing business in Vietnam not adopting the Vietnamese accounting system
Businesses trading in gold, silver, gems and foreign currencyalready registered as a credit method taxpayer
Direct Method
DETERMINATION OF VAT PAYABLE
VAT VALUE % VAT PAYABLE
VALUE ADDED
=
=
ADDED
Payment Price of
Goods Sold
*
1
-
2
RATE
Payment Price of
Goods Bought
Direct Method
DETERMINATION OF “VAT ADDED”
1 Business enterprises that are able to keep provide sale invoices and purchase invoices
Value Added = Sales
Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold can be determined as follows:
Cost of Beg. Pur-Ending
Goods Sold = Stock + chases - Stock
Direct Method
DETERMINATION OF “VAT ADDED”
For production and trade activities : value added is the difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold
For construction and installation activities : value added is the difference between receipts and cost of materials plus other costs
For transportation activities : value added is the difference between receipts and cost of gasoline plus other costs
For catering activities: value added is the difference between receipts and cost of materials plus other costs
Direct Method
DETERMINATION OF “VAT ADDED”
Business enterprises that are able to keep full sale 2 invoices , but unable to providepurchase invoices
Value Added = Sales
Revenue *% Deemed
Value Added
Trading (distribution, provision of goods):
Services, Construction without materials:
Production, Transportation, Construction with materials:
10%
50%
30%
Direct Method
DETERMINATION OF “VAT ADDED”
For enterprises trading in gold, silver, precious stones and foreign currency : value added is the difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold
For other business activities : value added is the difference between the total receipts and cost of goods sold (corresponding cost of purchases of goods and services)
Direct Method
DETERMINATION OF “VAT ADDED”
Business enterprises keeping inadequate accounting 3 books and records (unable to determine the value
added) often called “lump sum” tax payment (khoán)
Value Added = Deemed
Sales * % Deemed Value Added
Under Decision No. 16333/CT-QÑ dated 30/12/08:
Office for lease:Catering:
38%33%
Quick Check
QUESTION Business establishment XYZ is a direct method taxpayer.
The business has a number of VAT invoices when it purchases goods and services from credit method taxpayers. Is it entitled to claim VAT input deduction based on these VAT invoices? Why?
ANSWER No, it is not entitled to claim VAT input deduction because
as a direct method taxpayer it does not have output VAT, and therefore, it cannot use the input VAT to deduct from the output VAT
Invoicing Requirements
Goods-Issued Note cum TN
Non-VAT Invoice
Self printed Invoice
Internal Mov. Order
Goods-Issued Note to SA
VAT Invoice
CustomisedTicket
Retail Sale Ticket
Invoicing Requirements
WHAT ARE LEGITIMATE INVOICES/DOCUMENTS
Standard Invoices printed and sold to business enterprises by the General Department of Taxation
VAT invoice
Non-VAT invoice
Self-printed invoices by business enterprises after having approval from the tax authorities
Customised tickets (postal stamps, airlines tickets)
Ñôn vò baùn haøng:
HOAÙ ÑÔN (GTGT)
Lieân giao cho khaùch haøng
Ngaøy thaùng naêm
Maãu: 01/GTGT-3LL
Kyù hieäu soá: AA 2004
Soá: 0000081
Ñòa chæ: Soá taøi khoaûn:
Ñieän thoaïi: MS:
Hoï teân ngöôøi mua:
Ñòa chæ: Soá taøi khoaûn:
Hình thöùc thanh toaùn: MS:
Soá Haøng hoùa, dòch vuï Ñôn vòTT tính
Soá löôïng Ñôn giaù Thaønh tieàn
A B C 1 2 3 = 1 x 2
VAT Invoice differs from Non-VAT Invoice at 3 lines :
Coäng tieàn haøng:
Thueá suaát GTGT: ……………… % Tieàn thueá GTGT:
Toång coäng tieàn thanh toaùn:
Soá tieàn vieát baèng chöõ: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Ñôn vò baùn haøng:
HOAÙ ÑÔN BAÙN HAØNG
THOÂNG THÖÔØNG
Lieân giao cho khaùch haøng
Ngaøy thaùng naêm
Maãu: 02/GTGT-3LL
Kyù hieäu soá: XY 2004
Soá: 0000871
Ñòa chæ: Soá taøi khoaûn:
Ñieän thoaïi: MS:
Hoï teân ngöôøi mua:
Ñòa chæ: Soá taøi khoaûn:
Hình thöùc thanh toaùn: MS:
Soá Haøng hoùa, dòch vuï Ñôn vòTT tính
Soá löôïng Ñôn giaù Thaønh tieàn
A B
Non-VAT Invoice has only 1 line
C 1 2 3 = 1 x 2
Coäng tieàn baùn haøng hoùa, dòch vuï:
Soá tieàn vieát baèng chöõ: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
Invoicing Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Invoices must be issued when goods are sold or services are provided
Credit method taxpayers: VAT invoice
Direct method taxpayers: Non-VAT invoices
All details on invoices must be fully filled in
If goods/ services sold/ provided subject to different VAT rates, different copies of VAT invoice must be issued (except self-printed invoices)
Invoicing Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Information to be filled in:
Selling price before VAT (exclusive of VAT)
VAT rate and VAT amount
Payment price (Total invoice price including VAT)
VAT Invoice
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (1/17)
VAT invoice to be issued, but NO VAT rate and VAT amount to be shown in the following special circumstances:
Sales of non-VATable supply
Sales to exempt VAT payers
Sales of gold , silver , gemsand foreign currencies
A statement such as “ sale of non-taxable supply or sale to VAT exempt taxpayers ” must be written on invoice
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (2/17)
For goods and services used for advertising , promotionandsampling (given away) for the purposes of production and trade, in accordance with Decree 37/06: A VAT invoice must be issued, and a statement such as “goods used for advertising, promotion, or sampling – free of charge”
For goods or services used for exchange , donation , gift , payment of salaries in lieu and internal consumption : VAT invoice to be issued like sales
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (3/17) Exceptio
nFor goods and services used for internal consumption NOT for the purposes of production and trade in some particular industries such as: transportation , airlines , rail road , telecommunication : No VAT rate and VAT amount to be shown on the VAT invoice
Business enterprises are required to have internal regulationsclearly stating which employees are entitled to “internal consumption” and the level (amount) of goods or services to use
The internal regulations must be approved by the higher authority of the business
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (4/17)
For goods and services sold/ provided at a price reduction :
Reduction % and reduction amount must be stated on the VAT invoice (taxable price is reduced price)
Reduction amount is deducted from the final invoice in cases where the buyer meets the volume or the amount of sales as agreed in a sales contract
If the amount of the final invoice is smaller than the amount of reduction, a payment voucher can be issued for the reduction
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (4/17)
VAT invoice must show:
Percentage (%) of discount or
Discount amount
TRADE DISCOUNTS
Selling price after discount, exclusive of VAT
VAT payable
Total payment amount, inclusive of VAT
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (4/17)
VAT invoice must show:
SALES REBATE
Rebate amount usually deducted from the final invoice
Or deducted from the invoice of a future purchase contract
VAT charged on invoice amount after rebate
No negative invoice allowed
Cash payment accepted in cases where the amount of the final invoice is smaller then the rebate amount
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (4/17)
I cannot accept this defective shipment
SALES ALLOWANCE
An agreement (report) must be set up by both parties
Old VAT invoice to be returned to the seller
A new VAT invoice to be issued by the seller with a new selling price as agreed by both parties
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (5/17)SALES
RETURN
VAT invoice issuance in case of sales returns :
If goods are ALREADY received by the buyer: The buyer will issue a VAT invoice to return the defective goods
If goods are NOT YET received by the buyer:
− The buyer will return the seller’s invoice + an agreement relating to the return of defective goods
− The seller will issue a new invoice with a new quantity
In cases where the buyer is not a tax registered : the buyer will return the invoice + an agreement
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (6/17)PRICE
ADJUSTMENT
VAT invoice issuance in case of price adjustments :
An agreement must be set up between the buyer and the seller regarding the adjusted price for defective goods
The seller issue a new VAT invoice at adjusted price
Both the seller and the buyer will use the agreement to adjust their output VAT and input VAT when filing
Negative invoice is not allowed
No adjustment is allowed if customers are not identified
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (7/17)INTERNAL
MOVEMENT
VAT invoice issuance in case of internal movements :
Either first issue Goods-issued Note cum Transportation Note + Director’s Order, later on, followed by VAT invoices
VAT invoices can be issued at an interval of 5-10 days, for different VAT rates
Or issue VAT invoices
Internal movement includes the following circumstances:
Shipping goods to branches of different provinces or vice versa
Shipping goods to sales agents for commission
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (8/17)SALES TO AGENTS
VAT invoice issuance in case of sales to agents :
Step 1: issue Goods-issued Note to Sales Agent (Phiế u xu ấ tkho hàng g ử i bán đạ i lý) + Director’s Order
Step 2: issue VAT invoice after receiving sales report
Sales agents for commission are required to:
Issue VAT invoice to the buyers
Prepare Schedule of Goods Sold (B ả ng kê hàng hóa bán ra)
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (9/17)MOBILE SALES
VAT invoice issuance in case of mobile sales :
When goods are shipped on trucks: issue Goods-issued Note cum Transportation Note + Director’s Order
When goods are actually sold : issue VAT invoice
In case of retail of low valued goods:
No invoice to be issued, except when requested by the buyers
Schedule of retail must be prepared to be used as a basis for issuing one single VAT invoice at the end of the day
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (10/17) EXPORT SALES
VAT invoice issuance in case of export : Step 1 (when transporting goods): Goods-Issued Note cum
Transportion Note + Director’s Order
Step 2 (after completing export procedure): VAT invoice
VAT invoice issued in case of export agents : Step 1 (actual quantity not yet known): Goods-Issued Note cum
Transportion Note + Director’s Order Step 2 (after completing export procedure): VAT invoice (copy to
customer retained)
Enterprises are required to keep customers’ copy of invoice
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (10/17)
1
Goods-Issued Note
2
EXPORT AGENTS
- VAT invoice- After verificat -
Goods Owner
VAT invoice
3
VAT invoice for commission
Export Agent
tion of customs officer
- Actual amount
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (11/17) IMPORT AGENTS
VAT invoice issuance in case of import agents :
In case where VAT already paid: VAT invoice showing:
Import price (CIF) + Import tax + Special Sales Tax
VAT rate and VAT amount
Total payment amount
In case where VAT not yet paid: Price adjustment, if any, to be implemented like adjustment of sales of goods
Another VAT invoice to be issued for commission (fee)
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (11/17)
1Import VAT invoice for goods
Agent2
VAT invoice for commissionPay VAT
Goods Owner
IMPORT AGENTS
- Invoice price
- VAT amount per tax payment
- Total
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (12/17)Construction & Installation
VAT invoice issuance in case of construction and installationservices:
VAT invoice issued when volume work completed and settled (either on a progress billing basis or on tasks of work completed basis)
Amount shown on invoice is exclusive of VAT and VAT amount
In case of price adjustment, to be implemented like adjustment of sales of goods
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (13/17)Sale/ Lease of houses
VAT invoice issuance in case of selling/ leasing houses, infra-structures on land allocated by/ leased from the State:
Issue VAT invoice showing selling/ leasing price of houses or infra-structure
Separate the value of houses/infra-structure from the cost of land (allocated or leased)
VAT amount is calculated on the selling price or the leasing price minus (-) the cost of land at the time of transaction
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (14/17)Transport services
VAT invoice issuance in case of transportation services, tourist services
For transportation services : VAT invoice must be issued, showing the total amount of transportation revenue after deducting all international freight charge , if any
For tourist services (package tour): VAT invoice must be issued, showing the total amount of revenue after deducting all costs incurred overseas, including international air fares
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (15/17)FINANCIAL
LEASE
VAT invoice issuance in case of financial leasing, property leasing :
For property subject to VAT : VAT invoice must be issued, showing the output VAT equal to the input VAT when property was purchased or imported
For property NOT subject to VAT : VAT invoice must be issued, showing no output VAT
The property file (dossier) will be handed over to the lessee by the lessor after all input VAT is transferred
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (16/17)Trading foreign
currencies
VAT invoice issuance in case of trading foreign currencies
If foreign currencies are bought and sold overseas : A detailed list of buying and selling foreign currencies must be prepared
If foreign currencies are traded in Vietnam : VAT invoice must be issued
VAT invoice issuance in case of trading gold, silver, precious stones:
Prepare Schedule of purchases (B ả ng kê hàng hoá mua vào) when buying from non-registered individuals
Invoicing Requirements
SPECIFIC CASES (17/17)CASH
SUPPORT
VAT invoice issuance in case of cash support :
For the receiving company : No VAT invoice but Receipt Voucher must be issued, and “other income” will be recognised
For the giving company : Payment Voucher must be issued based on agreement, and charge to “expense”
VAT Refund
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
To be a credit method taxpayer
When input VAT is larger than output VAT in 3 consecutive months
Month declared12/200801/200902/2009
VAT input 200 mil300 mil300 mil
VAT output100 mil350 mil200 mil
Net VAT payable- 100 mil+ 50 mil- 100 mil
VAT refunded
100 mil50 mil
150 mil
VAT Refund
SPECIFIC CASES (1/4)
For a newly-established enterprise from a new investment project
VAT input of fixed assets purchased will be refunded on anannual basis, if already registered for tax and being a credit method taxpayer or being an enterprise operating in oil and gas
Immediate refund if VAT input is from 200 million dong
For an existing enterprise having a new investment project VAT input of fixed assets will be net off from VAT output from
operations, and refunded if the balance is from 200 million dong Separate applications if projects are carried out in other provinces
VAT Refund
SPECIFIC CASES (2/4)
For enterprises exporting goods and services
VAT input will be refunded on a monthly basis, if the net VAT input is from 200 million dong
Net VAT input means the total VAT output of goods and services sold overseas + those sold locally
Exported goods and services means exports through export agents, processing for exports, materials exported for constructions and installation works in foreign countries, ….
VAT Refund
SPECIFIC CASES (3/4)
For division, demerger, dissolution, bankruptcy, conversion of ownership, transfer, sale, contractual management, lease of State-owned enterprises
After tax finalisation, the net VAT input and/ or the over-payment of VAT will be refunded
For diplomatic missions
VAT input shown on VAT invoices from purchases of goods and services and VAT input included in customised tickets from purchases of goods or services
VAT Refund
SPECIFIC CASES (4/4)
For non-refundable ODA-funded projects (Official Development Assistance)
Project owners and contractors implementing the projects are entitled to claim VAT input on purchases for carrying out the projects
For humanitarian aid organisations or non-refundable aidorganisations from overseas
Vietnamese organisations using aid to buy goods and services are entitled to claim VAT input on goods and services purchased
VAT Administration
REGISTRATION (1/2)
No later than 10 days after obtaining business registration certificate or investment license
Or 5 days after any changes (merger, dissolution, etc)
Branch offices (including warehouses, distribution centres, stores, outlets …) located at localities different from head office’s must register separately with the local tax office
Construction companies having construction sites located at localities different from head office’s must register with the local tax office where the construction sites are located
VAT Administration
REGISTRATION (2/2)
When registration, using standard Form No 01/DK-TCT attached to Circular 60/2007
A tax code and a certificate of registration will be issued by the local tax office to the business that has completed the registration
Businesses are allowed to change their method of VAT calculation from direct to credit method if proper accounting books and records are kept, by using From No 07/GTGTattached to Circular 60/2007
VAT Administration
DEADLINE FOR MONTHLY FILING
For credit method taxpayers, no later than the 20th day of the following month – if the amount of VAT payable is from 200 million dong , VAT payment can be made at an interval of5- 10days
For imported goods , the deadline is stated on the notice of import duty payment
In case of change of form of business, or of ownership, or termination of operation, the deadline is 45 days after changes
For direct method taxpayers , the deadline is stated on the tax notice
VAT Administration
DEADLINE FOR MONTHLY FILING
After submission of VAT declaration, if an error is identifiedbefore the deadline of filing, a new declaration can be lodged to replace the old one
If error is identified after the deadline of filing, an adjusted declaration must be submitted in the following month by using Form No 01/KHBS attached to Circular 60/2007
Manufacturing enterprises having branches in localities different from their head office pay VAT as follows:
in full if the branches keep proper accounting books
1% or 2% provisionally on the branch’s turnover
Value Added Tax
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Law on VAT No. 13/08/QH12 dated 3 June 2008, effective from 1 January 2009
Government Decree No. 123/08 dated 8/12/2008 regulating in detail the implementation of the VAT Law
MOF Circular 129/08 dated 26/12/2008 providing guidance on the implementation of the Government Decree on VAT
Law on Tax Administration No. 78/06/QH11 dated 29/11/2006, effective from 1 July 2007