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 […]

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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), […]

COMPARISON BETWEEN CIRCULAR NO. 200/2014/TT-BTC AND CIRCULAR NO. 99/2025/TT-BTC

Criteria Circular No. 200/2014/TT-BTC Circular No. 99/2025/TT-BTC Effectiveness - Effective from 01 January 2015. - Circular No. 200/2014/TT-BTC is only partially repealed upon the effectiveness of Circular No. 99/2025/TT-BTC, except for the provisions on accounting for the equitization of State-owned enterprises, which remain effective until replaced by a separate regulatory document (pursuant to Clause 2, Article 31 […]

Consultation on Global Minimum Tax

Question: I am currently the Director and legal representative of Company A (a single-member limited liability company wholly owned by Corporate Entity C in Norway). At present, Company B is carrying out dissolution procedures in Vietnam. During this transitional period, my salary is being paid directly by the parent company until the dissolution of Company […]

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Question: Pursuant to the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, which takes effect from 01 July 2026, I have a question regarding the progressive personal income tax tariff and its applicable period: will it be applied from 01 January 2026 or from 01 July 2026? Answer: According to Clause 2, Article 29 of the Law […]

Guidance on Tax Policy

Guidance on Tax Policy

On June 5, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Letter No. 2372/TCT-CS regarding tax policy. The General Department of Taxation provided the following

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Clarification on Value-Added Tax

Clarification on Value-Added Tax

On June 7, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Letter No. 2452/TCT-CS regarding value-added tax (VAT). In cases where the activity involves subleasing

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Issues Regarding Tax Policy

Issues Regarding Tax Policy

On June 7, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Letter No. 2445/TCT-CS regarding tax policies. The General Department of Taxation provided the following

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