The direct tax administration for cross-border service providers, including Google, Meta, Apple, Netflix, TikTok, and Microsoft, will be transferred from the Large Enterprise Tax Department to the E-commerce Tax Department.

The transfer started on May 19.

Despite these administrative adjustments, the procedures for tax declaration, registration, and payment will continue to be conducted through the Electronic Portal for Foreign Suppliers at https://etaxvn.gdt.gov.vn/nccnn/.

A representative from the General Department of Taxation stated that this change in tax management reflects the Government’s swift response to the rapid growth of the digital economy and cross-border e-commerce. The adjustment marks an important step in modernizing the tax sector, ensuring better service for both domestic and cross-border taxpayers.

With this transfer, authorities aim to enhance specialized tax management for cross-border service providers while improving support quality, ensuring greater transparency and efficiency in the tax declaration and payment processes for international businesses.

Additionally, according to the General Department of Taxation, as of the end of Q1/2025, total revenue from e-commerce activities reached VND34.5 trillion (nearly $1.33 billion), reflecting a 19% increase compared to the same period last year.

Since the portal's launch, 135 foreign suppliers have successfully declared and paid nearly VND23 trillion ($886 million) in taxes, including leading platforms such as Google, Meta, and Netflix.