AKP Phnom Penh, May 08, 2025 —

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) announced today that it collected US$1.25 billion in tax revenue during the first quarter (Q1) of this year.

According to an official report, this figure represents 30.88 percent of the royal government's budget target for the entire year of 2025. 

The report highlighted that the primary sources of tax income during this period were financial and insurance activities, import-export activities, and manufacturing.

H.E. Kong Vibol, the Director-General of the GDT, underscored the tax administration's ongoing efforts and commitment to implementing the government's strategic plans for revenue mobilisation.

"The GDT has undertaken numerous supportive initiatives, extensively disseminated information through various media channels, and developed and published a range of documents to enhance services for taxpayers and ensure the provision of accurate and timely tax information," stated H.E. Kong Vibol in the report.

The GDT has been actively reforming the tax system, focusing on improving taxpayer services, registration processes, audit procedures, debt management, and the swift resolution of issues encountered by taxpayers.

In Cambodia, two main government bodies are responsible for tax collection. The GDT manages interior taxes, including income tax, salary tax, value-added tax, and property tax. The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) oversees taxes on goods entering and exiting the country.

By Chea Vannak