GDT, CCC discuss tax glitches to boost biz environment.
Cambodia is taking another major step toward strengthening its business environment. This week in Phnom Penh, the General Department of Taxation and the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce held a high-level meeting to tackle ongoing tax challenges and improve compliance for companies operating across the country.
The session was co-chaired by Kong Vibol, Director-General of the GDT, and Kith Meng, President of the CCC. Together, they invited ministry officials, private companies, associations, and key stakeholders to review real issues raised by the private sector from unclear procedures to new regulations that need more guidance.
Between November 2023 and October 2025, 56 tax-related challenges have been recorded, not counting the 56 issues already resolved during the 19th Government-Private Sector Forum. This rising number shows just how urgently businesses need clearer, more efficient tax processes.
During the meeting, Kith Meng urged the GDT to establish a special committee dedicated to reforming and amending tax laws, an essential move to attract more global investors and support Cambodia’s growing economy. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to making tax policies more practical, predictable, and aligned with today’s business realities.
They also discussed preparations for the upcoming nationwide “Tax Forum,” a platform designed to promote open dialogue on tax topics and address private-sector concerns more effectively.
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