Enhancing Cybersecurity Measures for the Occasion of April 30th, May 1st, and the 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory
On April 17, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications issued Circular No. 1465/BTTTT-CATTT regarding the reinforcement of cybersecurity measures for the occasions of April 30th, May 1st, and the 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. The Ministry of Information and Communications urges agencies, organizations, and enterprises to strengthen the implementation of cybersecurity […]
VAT on household electronic equipment
On April 19, 2024, the General Department of Customs issued Official Dispatch No. 1664/TCHQ-TXNK accordingly. Household electronic equipment is not subject to VAT reduction, the tax rate is 10%. Determination of HS codes for actual imported goods is carried out in accordance with regulations on goods classification in the Customs Law and legal documents […]
Issues when requesting competent authorities to revoke land
On April 22, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Letter No. 1666/TCT-CS regarding tax policies. Accordingly, Failure to pay land rent and land use fees on time constitutes a violation of tax payment deadlines as stipulated in Article 55(3) of the Law on Tax Administration No. 38/2019/QH14 dated June 13, 2019, by […]
Registration fee for representative offices
On April 22, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Letter No. 1667/TCT-CS regarding the registration fee. Accordingly, in cases where the representative office of a company engages in the production, trading of goods, or provision of services, it is required to pay the registration fee. Conversely, if the representative office does not engage […]
Ensuring investment incentives when applying corporate income tax supplements according to the regulations on preventing base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS).
The General Department of Taxation responded with Official Letter No. 1658/TCT-CS dated April 22, 2024, regarding ensuring investment incentives. Related to investment support solutions to ensure the maintenance of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction in the context of implementing Resolution No. 107/2023/QH15 dated November 29, 2023, of the National Assembly on the application of […]
VinFast is facing a lawsuit in the United States over allegations of public disclosure violations.
Recently, the U.S. law firm Pomerantz filed a lawsuit against VinFast in the Eastern District Court of New York for allegedly failing to disclose information to the public. However, according to Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Ha, Chairman of SBLAW, the lawsuits filed by law firms in the U.S. against VinFast, along with dozens of other companies, […]
Draft Law on Juvenile Justice
On April 17, 2024, the National Assembly issued the Draft Law on Juvenile Justice, drafted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly. The draft has some main points such as: - The draft stipulates on diversionary handling for juvenile offenders; penalties and procedures for juveniles; community reintegration and victim support; duties, powers, and responsibilities […]
Replace the term "Export-Import Bureau" in the field of import and export in certain circulars.
On April 22, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 08/2024/TT-BCT amending Circulars in the field of import and export, replacing the term "Export-Import Department" with "Export-Import Bureau" in the following Circulars: - Circular No. 10/2009/TT-BCT dated May 18, 2009, of the Minister of Industry and Trade implementing the Rules of […]
Preferential Tax Policy for Industrial Zones in Vietnam
Vietnam's industrial zones (IZs) have emerged as a focal point for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Southeast Asia. This attractiveness can be attributed, in part, to the government's strategic implementation of a preferential tax regime within these designated areas. This regime offers significant financial incentives for businesses seeking to establish operations in Vietnam, fostering a […]