According to the provisions of the Law on Corporate Income Tax, income from business activities is considered as taxable income. However, for income that does not originate from business activities but from various other activities of the enterprise. Whether or not that income is taxable depends on the specific legal provisions. This article will examine 23 different types of revenue that can impact a company’s tax liability.
1. Determining taxable income
To figure out the amount of income tax that the enterprise must pay in each tax period, it is necessary to first determine the taxable income. The taxable income generated in a given tax period is determined as follows:
| Taxable income = Revenue – Deductible expenses + Other income |
Income from production and business activities of goods and services will be equal to the revenue of production and business activities of goods and services minus deductible costs of production and business activities of those goods and services.
2. Taxable income
For enterprises with multiple production and business activities subject to different tax rates, it must calculate each activity’s income separately. To calculate the tax for each activity, multiply its income by the corresponding tax rate. Below are other income items that are in income subject to corporate income tax (“CIT”).
No |
Taxable income |
Details |
1 |
Income from capital transfer and securities transfer. |
Example: Enterprise A contributions 300 billion VND, including 100 billion VND for factory value and 200 billion VND in cash to establish a business. Then, enterprise A transfers the above capital contribution to enterprise B at the price of 500 billion VND, so the capital contribution of enterprise A at the time of transfer on the accounting books is 300 billion VND and the costs related to the capital transfer are 50 billion VND. The income to calculate income tax from capital transfer in this case is 150 billion VND (500–300–50). |
2 |
Income from real estate transfer. |
CIT amount = Taxable income from real estate transfer multiplied by the 22% tax rate. |
3 |
Income from investment project transfer; transfer of investment project participation rights; transfer of exploration, exploitation, and processing rights of minerals. |
CIT amount = Taxable income multiplied by the 20% tax rate |
4 |
Income from ownership rights, asset use rights. |
Includes revenue from: all forms of copyright for ownership rights, asset use rights; intellectual property rights; technology transfer.Income = total revenue – cost price – expenses |
5 |
Income from leasing any form of assets. |
Income = Asset rental revenue – Expenses (depreciation, maintenance, repair, asset maintenance, renting assets for sublease or other related costs…) |
6 |
Income from asset transfer, asset liquidation (except real estate), and other valuable papers. |
Income = Transfer and liquidation revenue – Remaining value of assets – Other expenses |
7 |
Income from interest on deposits and interest on loans |
Including late payment interest, installment interest, credit guarantee fees and other fees in the loan contract. |
8 |
Income from foreign currency sales activities |
Income = total proceeds from selling foreign currency -total purchase price of the amount of foreign currency sold. |
9 |
Income from foreign exchange trading activities |
– The exchange rate difference arising during the period is not directly related to the revenue and expenses of the company’s core business operations+ If a loss due to exchange rate differences occurs, it is accounted for as part of the cost of the business operations.+ If a gain due to exchange rate differences occurs, it is accounted for as other income.-The revaluation of foreign currency-denominated liabilities at the end of the financial year is not directly related to the revenue and expenses of the company’s main business operations |
10 |
Previously written-off bad debts can now be collected |
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11 |
Payable debt whose creditor is unidentified |
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12 |
Income generated from previous years’ production and business activities was previously missed and has now been uncovered |
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13 |
Income from fines, compensation due to the partner’s breach of contract or bonuses for good performance of commitments |
– Revenue from fines and compensation due to the partner violating the contract.Bonuses due to good performance of contractual commitments are lower than fines and compensation due to contract violations. (Not subject to fines for administrative violations as prescribed by law).– In case the enterprise does not generate other income during the year, it will be deducted from income from production and business activities.– Does not include fines and compensation recorded as a reduction in the value of the project during the investment phase. |
14 |
Difference due to revaluation of assets |
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15 |
Gifts and gifts in money and in kind; income received in money or in kind from sponsorship sources; Income received from marketing support, cost support, payment discounts, promotional bonuses and other supports. |
The value of an object is determined by the value of equivalent goods or services at the time of receipt. |
16 |
Income received from organizations and individuals under agreements and contracts in accordance with civil law when the enterprise transfers its old land position to relocate its production and business facilities after deducting related expenses. |
Regarding the money, assets, and material benefits that enterprises receive according to State policies and are approved by competent State agencies to relocate production facilities, they shall be managed and used in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. |
17 |
Prepaid expenses |
– Not used or not fully used according to the provisioning period but the enterprise does not account for cost reduction adjustments;– Construction warranty reserve refund. |
18 |
Revenue does not include income from the consumption of goods and services. |
Fast ship clearance bonus, service bonus in the catering and hotel industry after deducting expenses to create that income. |
19 |
Other income from the sale of scrap, waste generated during the production of products. |
If not eligible for CIT incentives, this income is counted as other income. |
20 |
Refundable export tax, import tax for goods that have been exported or imported occurring within the year of CIT settlement shall be calculated as cost deductions in that year of settlement. |
If such amount arising in previous years of CIT finalization. Then it is included in other income of the settlement year in which the income arises.– If this income is directly related to the sector of production and business currently enjoying CIT incentives, then it is eligible for incentives.– If this income is not directly related to the sector of production and business enjoying CIT incentives, then it is included in other income. |
21 |
Income from capital contribution activities, joint ventures, and economic cooperation within the country, distributed from pre-tax income. |
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22 |
In the case where the enterprise accepts additional capital-contributing members in accordance with the law, and the amount contributed by the new member exceeds the value of their capital contribution in the total charter capital of the enterprise. |
– This higher difference is determined to be owned by the enterprise. Supplements to business capital are not included in taxable income to calculate CIT of the enterprise receiving contributed capital.– This higher difference is divided among the old contributing members. This difference is the income of the old capital contributing members. |
23 |
Other income as prescribed by law. |
3. Diverse income streams influencing Corporate Income Tax
The calculation of CIT is not simply based on sales revenue and net profit. The determination of CIT also involves various other types income. These income items include investment income, interest income, and other taxes and expenses.
Understanding all these income sources is crucial. Furthermore it is also important to understand how to treat these incomes in the tax calculation process. As these factors are essential for maintaining tax compliance. Moreover, a clear understanding helps businesses optimize their tax liabilities. This not only saves businesses money but also ensures adherence to current tax regulations.
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