LEGAL ADVICE ON TAX FILING DEADLINES AND PENALTIES

Question: I am a household business operating in Hanoi. I have heard that in April 2026 there are several changes regarding tax filing deadlines, and late submission may result in heavy penalties. Could you advise on the specific deadlines applicable to different revenue levels and the penalties for late submission? Answer: Complying with tax filing […]

Personal income tax applicable to bank deposits

  Question: Is interest income from my bank deposits (including foreign currency deposits) subject to personal income tax?   Answer: Pursuant to subclause g.1, point g, Clause 1, Article 3 of Circular No. 111/2013/TT-BTC, the following is stipulated: Income exempt from tax Pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of the Law on Personal Income […]

Household businesses using electronic invoices and paying tax on a per-occurrence basis

Question: Does my household business need to cease using electronic invoices after switching to the tax payment method on a per-occurrence basis?     Answer: Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 16 of Decree No. 123/2020/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Clause 12, Article 1 of Decree No. 70/2025/ND-CP, the cases requiring cessation of electronic invoice […]

CONDITIONS, DURATION, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING INCOME ELIGIBLE FOR CORPORATE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION OR REDUCTION FOR INNOVATIVE STARTUP ENTERPRISES

Question: I am preparing to establish an innovative startup enterprise, which is expected to generate revenue from innovation activities and may transfer contributed capital interests to investors. I request advice, under the new regulations, on cases eligible for corporate income tax exemption or reduction, from which year the incentive period is counted, and whether small […]

Tax consultation

Question: I have one child who, as of 2026, is 19 years old and is currently studying vocational training. Can this child be considered a dependent for family circumstance deduction purposes when calculating personal income tax ? Answer: Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 10 of the Law on Personal Income Tax 2025 (Law No. 109/2025/QH15), […]