Vietnam’s tax authority requested Coca-Cola Vietnam to fulfill its obligations within 10 days since being informed of the fine.

Multinational companies have more favorable conditions in exercising tax avoidance, and to a larger extend, tax evasion, compared to their peers in the state and private sectors.

While FDI firms continue to report losses, they keep expanding operations in the country.

Such increases have created a burden on the citizens, while multinationals are taking advantage of Vietnam’s incentive policies to avoid taxes.

The State Audit Office of Vietnam requested the police to investigate the case.