Principles for the Use of the Information System and the National Database on Construction Activities
On September 6, 2024, the Government issued Decree No. 111/2024/NĐ-CP, which provides regulations on the information system and the National Database on Construction Activities. *Information System and the National Database on Construction Activities The Decree defines the information system and the National Database on Construction Activities as follows: - The information system for construction activities […]
Plan for the Implementation of the 2024 Law on National Defense, Security, and Industrial Mobilization
On September 7, 2024, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 936/QĐ-TTg regarding the plan for the implementation of the 2024 Law on National Defense, Security, and Industrial Mobilization. The key contents of the implementation plan are as follows: - Organizing the dissemination, education, and specialized training on the Law on National Defense, Security, and Industrial […]
Tax Policies and Customs Procedures for Non-Taxable Goods of Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs)
On September 4, 2024, the General Department of Customs issued Official Letter No. 4218/TCHQ-CCHĐH in response to inquiries from the Korean Business Association in Vietnam. Accordingly, in cases where goods such as components, accessories, and materials are brought into the domestic market for the purpose of replacing, repairing, or upgrading machinery, equipment, and molds of […]
Draft Circular on Load Capacity and Dimensional Limits for Roads
The Draft Circular specifies the load capacity and dimensional limits for roads as follows: The load capacity of a road is defined as the road's ability to withstand operational loads to ensure safe operation and the longevity of the road infrastructure. The relevant signs include: "Weight Limit for Vehicles"; "Vehicle Types Restricted from Crossing the […]
Draft Circular on Road Toll Station Operations
The Draft Circular stipulates the criteria for establishing road toll stations as follows: - The station must be approved by the competent authority in the feasibility study report of the investment project or in the proposal for the exploitation of road infrastructure assets. - It must implement an electronic toll collection system with no stops […]
Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 45/2022/ND-CP on Administrative Penalties for Environmental Protection Violations
The draft Decree proposes several new provisions, including: - Updating Authorized Positions: Revising the list of officials with the authority to impose penalties and issue administrative violation reports. This update accounts for changes in the organizational structure of the agencies responsible for specialized inspections, including the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Natural […]
Draft Decree Detailing and Guiding the Implementation of Certain Provisions of the Road Law No. 35/2024/QH15
On August 28, 2024, the Ministry of Transport is drafting a Decree detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Road Law 2024. The draft Decree covers: Road infrastructure planning; Road data database management; Classification of roads by management level; Naming, renaming, and road numbering; Land for road protection and maintenance; Road safety […]
Amendment to the Circular on Issuance of State Bank Treasury Bills
On August 30, 2024, the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular No. 44/2024/TT-NHNN amending Clause 2, Article 2 of Circular No. 16/2019/TT-NHNN regarding the issuance of State Bank treasury bills. The amendment modifies and supplements Clause 2, Article 2 of Circular No. 16/2019/TT-NHNN concerning the subjects to which it applies as follows: […]
VAT Refund
On August 30, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Letter No. 3879/TCT-KK regarding VAT refunds. According to this letter: *Supplementing Tax Declarations: If a company discovers errors or omissions in its previously submitted tax declarations, it may file a supplementary declaration in accordance with Article 47 of the Tax Administration Law No. 38/2019/QH14 […]