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Free Vietnam VAT Invoice Generator — Tạo Hóa Đơn GTGT Miễn Phí
GTGT (VAT), Bán Hàng (Sales), Xuất Khẩu (Export), and Other — each with correct heading under Decree 123.
Real-time 10-digit or 13-digit tax code (Mã Số Thuế) format check for both seller and buyer.
Per-line VAT at 0%, 5%, 8%, or 10%. Thuế GTGT calculated correctly per Article 10 Decree 123/2020.
Vietnamese and English side by side — essential for FDI companies, foreign contractors, and export invoices.
VND, USD, EUR, JPY. Exchange rate field appears automatically for foreign currency invoices.
A4 invoice with all mandatory fields per Article 10 Decree 123: serial, number, date, MST, VAT rate, amount in words.
Vietnam Invoice Requirements — Decree 123/2020 & Decree 70/2025
| Field (Tiếng Việt) | Field (English) | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tên hóa đơn | Invoice name / heading | Must say "HÓA ĐƠN GIÁ TRỊ GIA TĂNG", "HÓA ĐƠN BÁN HÀNG" etc. — exactly as prescribed |
| Ký hiệu mẫu số & ký hiệu hóa đơn | Invoice form & serial code | e.g. 1C25TDT — issued by seller per GDT registration |
| Số hóa đơn | Invoice number | Sequential, up to 8 digits, resets each financial year |
| Tên, địa chỉ, MST người bán | Seller name, address, tax code | Mandatory — must exactly match GDT registration |
| Tên, địa chỉ, MST người mua | Buyer name, address, tax code | Mandatory for B2B; flexible for individual buyers (B2C) |
| Tên hàng hóa, dịch vụ | Description of goods/services | Must be specific — general descriptions not accepted |
| Đơn vị tính, số lượng, đơn giá | Unit, quantity, unit price | Mandatory per line item |
| Thành tiền (chưa có thuế GTGT) | Amount excl. VAT | For deduction-method taxpayers: must show ex-VAT price |
| Thuế suất GTGT & tiền thuế GTGT | VAT rate & VAT amount | Mandatory for VAT invoice — 0%, 5%, 8%, or 10% |
| Tổng tiền thanh toán | Total amount payable incl. VAT | Mandatory — must include all taxes |
| Số tiền viết bằng chữ | Amount in words | Mandatory in Vietnamese on all invoices |
| Chữ ký người đại diện bán hàng | Authorised signatory | Required — digital signature for e-invoices, wet for paper |
| Ngày, tháng, năm lập hóa đơn | Invoice date | Mandatory — day/month/year format |
Vietnam VAT Rates 2025 — Thuế Suất GTGT
| Rate / Thuế Suất | Applies To / Áp Dụng Cho | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | Exports, international transport, SEZ supplies | Zero-rated — input VAT is refundable |
| 5% | Essential goods: clean water, medicine, books, agricultural inputs, education services | Reduced rate — permanent |
| 8% | Most goods & services normally taxed at 10% | Temporary reduction per Decree 180/2024 — valid Jan–June 2025. Reverts to 10% from 1 July 2025 for most items. Confirm current period with tax authority. |
| 10% | Standard rate — most goods and services | Permanent standard rate effective from 1 July 2025 for items previously at 8% |
| Not subject to VAT | Exempt supplies: financial services, insurance, land use rights transfer, imports of certain goods | Không chịu thuế — no input VAT credit |
Frequently Asked Questions — Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
A Hóa Đơn Giá Trị Gia Tăng (GTGT) is a Value Added Tax invoice issued by VAT-registered businesses in Vietnam when selling goods or services to buyers. It allows the buyer to claim input VAT credits against their own output VAT liability. Governed by Decree 123/2020/ND-CP (as amended by Decree 70/2025/ND-CP effective 1 June 2025), it must contain all 13 mandatory fields including the seller's MST, buyer's MST (for B2B), VAT rate per line, total VAT amount, and the amount in words in Vietnamese.
MST (Mã Số Thuế) is Vietnam's Tax Identification Number (TIN), issued by the General Department of Taxation (Tổng cục Thuế). Companies receive a 10-digit MST; branches and sub-units receive a 13-digit MST (10 digits + hyphen + 3-digit suffix, e.g. 0312345678-001). The first 2 digits identify the tax administration zone. MST must be printed on all invoices exactly as registered. You can verify any MST free at tracuunnt.com or masothue.com. This tool validates the format in real time.
Yes. Electronic invoicing (hóa đơn điện tử) became mandatory for virtually all businesses from 1 July 2022 under Decree 123/2020 and Circular 78/2021. Paper invoices are no longer legally valid for most VAT purposes. E-invoices must be issued in XML format as set by the General Department of Taxation (GDT). While a PDF can be provided to the buyer as a human-readable copy, the legally binding invoice is the authenticated XML data file transmitted to or verified by the GDT portal. Businesses must register on the GDT e-invoice portal (hoadondientu.gdt.gov.vn) before issuing e-invoices. This tool generates a draft PDF for reference and record-keeping.
Hóa Đơn GTGT (VAT Invoice) is issued by businesses that calculate VAT using the deduction (credit) method — most medium and large enterprises. It shows the ex-VAT price, VAT rate, VAT amount, and total including VAT. The buyer can use it to claim input VAT credit. Hóa Đơn Bán Hàng (Sales Invoice) is used by businesses that calculate VAT using the direct method — typically smaller businesses, household businesses, or those in gold/precious stone trading. It shows a single total price; no input VAT can be claimed from it. Decree 70/2025 expanded e-invoicing requirements to household businesses above VND 1 billion annual revenue.
Under Article 9 of Decree 123/2020 as amended by Decree 70/2025: For goods sales — invoice must be issued when ownership or right to use transfers to the buyer, regardless of payment. For services — when the service is completed. For export goods — no later than the next business day after customs clearance. For construction services — when each stage of work is accepted/handed over. Failing to issue invoices on time can result in penalties of VND 10–50 million per violation under Article 24 of Decree 125/2020.
Yes, completely free. No registration, no subscription, no watermarks. All calculation and PDF generation happens entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Create unlimited invoices and download professional A4 PDFs at ThinkForU.org. For legally valid e-invoicing submission to Vietnam's GDT, you will need to register with an approved e-invoice service provider (EINVOICE, VNPT, VIETTEL, MISA, FAST etc.) and submit invoices through the GDT portal.