As of 8:00 AM on March 17, 2025, Vietnam’s electronic tax system has officially resumed operation after a temporary suspension for system upgrades, the General Department of Taxation (Ministry of Finance) announced.

According to the Technology, Digital Transformation, and Automation Department, the system was temporarily halted from 5:00 PM on March 12 to 8:00 AM on March 17, 2025, to facilitate upgrades and structural adjustments within the tax administration.

Following a successful transition, the system is now operating smoothly, ensuring efficient tax management and facilitating services for taxpayers.

Previously, the General Department of Taxation issued Notice No. 41/TB-CT on March 12, 2024, informing users about the temporary suspension of the electronic tax system to accommodate restructuring efforts.

The system upgrade aligns with the Vietnamese government and Ministry of Finance’s broader restructuring plan, which includes optimizing tax administration. Under the new structure, the General Department of Taxation now operates with 20 regional tax departments and 350 district-level tax teams, replacing the previous system of 63 tax departments and their subordinate offices.

General Director Mai Xuan Thanh recently emphasized the importance of data transition security and tax management system reliability during the upgrade.

He instructed all tax departments to ensure a seamless transition so that electronic tax transactions for both individuals and businesses could resume smoothly and securely.

Hanh Nguyen