Google Vietnam officially applies 10% VAT for Google Workspace services from July 1, 2025

In order to ensure compliance with current legal regulations and timely update changes from service providers, Gimasys updates Customers on the adjustment of Google's Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for Google Workspace services in Vietnam. This change will officially take effect from July 1, 2025.

Legal basis for adjusting VAT rates

The adjustment of VAT rates for Google Workspace services is based on legal grounds and official notices from Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, specifically as follows:

• VAT Law No. 48/2024/QH15: The most important basis for this change is Clause 3, Article 9 of the VAT Law No. 48/2024/QH15, effective from 01/07/2025This provision clearly states: “The tax rate of 10% applies to goods and services not specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, including services provided by foreign suppliers without a permanent establishment in Vietnam to organizations and individuals in Vietnam through e-commerce channels and other digital platform.” Google Workspace service, provided by Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd (a foreign provider without a permanent establishment in Vietnam) through digital platforms, is subject to this regulation.
• Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd At the same time, Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd – the direct provider of Google Workspace services – has also officially announced the adjustment of VAT rates for all services provided by the company. Accordingly, the tax rate of 10% will be applied to transactions from July 1, 2025.

Details on the application of new tax rates

Key points about the new VAT rates for Google Workspace services are as follows:

• Service: All Google Workspace plans (including but not limited to Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise, Education, etc.).
• Applicable time: Officially effective from July 1, 2025.
• New VAT rates: 10%.

This means that, from July 1, 2025, invoices and transactions related to Google Workspace services provided by Gimasys will be subject to a VAT rate of 10% according to the new regulations of Vietnamese law and Google's policies.

Commitment from Gimasys

Gimasys will implement the application of the new VAT rate in a transparent, accurate and correct manner. Despite the adjustment in tax rates, Gimasys is always committed to the quality of service and support for customers. For any information that needs support, please contact Gimasys at Hotline: (+84) 974 417 099  or Email: gcp@gimasys.com

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