Banks, fintech companies enable shift to revenue-based taxation

A kiosk selling footwear products. Fintech solutions should focus on simplicity, ease of use and affordability for small businesses and business households. (Photo: VNA)

Millions of small business households are facing a major turning point, as the lump-sum tax system is replaced by tax declaration starting in 2026, part of a broader regulatory reform to modernise tax administration and promote a transparent and efficient business ecosystem.

Hanoi Tax Consulting Company Director Le Yen said at the conference held by Kinh Te & Do Thi (Economy and Urban) newspaper that under Decree 70/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on June 1, business households with annual revenues of 1 billion VND (37,900 USD) or higher operating in sectors like catering services, retail, hotels and supermarkets must use electronic invoices generated from cash registers.

The new rule requires businesses to equip cash registers with software to issue electronic invoices that are automatically transmitted to tax authorities.

From the beginning of 2026, lump-sum tax will be replaced by a declaration-based approach. While the shift does not force households to convert into enterprises, it mandates a change in tax calculation methods.

According to Nguyen Hong Trang, Deputy Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem ward in Hanoi, an area that is home to more than 4,000 business households and nearly 2,000 small firms, support for technology solutions is key to making the new system work.

Authorities also need to enhance communications to consolidate the trust of small traders and guide them to comply with the new regulations.

Vu Quynh Huong, marketing manager of fintech company 9Pay, said that fintech solutions should focus on simplicity, ease of use and affordability for small businesses and business households./.

VNA

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/banks-fintech-companies-enable-shift-to-revenue-based-taxation-post327314.vnp