Tanzania, Vietnam continue income tax treaty negotiations
Officials from Tanzania and Vietnam met to further negotiations on establishing an income tax treaty on 3 December 2024. Negotiations first began in 2016. If an agreement is reached, it will be a first between the two nations. The treaty will
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Vietnam, Armenia confirm intent to sign tax treaty
The government of Vietnam announced – on 19 November 2024, during a meeting between officials from Armenia and Vietnam at Hanoi – that both countries confirmed their intention to sign a tax treaty. At the National Assembly House, right after
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Vietnam: National Assembly passes 2024 VAT Law
Vietnam's National Assembly passed the 2024 Law on Value-Added Tax (VAT) on 26 November 2024, which will come into effect on 1 July 2025. This new legislation introduces several amendments. One of the changes is the increase in the tax-exempt
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Vietnam: Government proposes VAT reduction extension for 2025
The Vietnamese government issued Resolution No. 218/NQ-CP on 12 November 2024, instructing the Ministry of Finance to propose policies for tax reductions, including an extension of the VAT cut into the first half of 2025. The proposed plan
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Vietnam: Ministry of Finance consults draft decree for global minimum tax rules
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on a draft decree to implement Resolution No. 107/2023/QH15, outlining detailed guidelines for the implementation of GloBE rules. It is expected to be finalised and issued by December
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Argentina, Vietnam negotiating income tax treaty
Argentina and Vietnam have initiated negotiations for an income tax treaty. The aim of establishing a double tax treaty is to eliminate double taxation and avoidance of tax evasion between the two countries. Both nations seek to align this tax
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Vietnam updates indirect overseas investment rules
The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued Circular No. 23/2024/TT-NHNN which simplifies administrative procedures by eliminating the need for SBV approval, easing the process for organisations to implement equity award programmes
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Vietnam proposes changes to corporate income tax rules
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance has released a draft law proposing changes to the country's corporate income tax (CIT) rule. The draft is expected to be presented to the National Assembly for consideration in October 2024 and ratified in May
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Vietnam proposes new corporate income tax law
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed a new Corporate Income Tax Law ("Draft CIT Law"), which aims to modernise the tax framework and align it with international standards. The draft is set for consultation in October 2024 and is expected to be
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Vietnam extends 2% VAT reduction on specific goods and services until end of 2024
The Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 72/2024/ND-CP on 30 June 2024, which mandates an additional reduction in the VAT rate from 10% to 8% for various goods and services in the second half of 2024. Effective from 1 July 2024, the government
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Cyprus, Vietnam to resume tax treaty talks
According to Vietnam’s government press release on 21 June 2024, Cyprus and Vietnam officials convened and expressed their interest in continuing negotiations for an income tax treaty. Both countries agree that avoiding double taxation will
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Russia, Vietnam sign tax treaty on technical cooperation in tax policy and tax administration
The General Department of Taxation of Vietnam and the Federal Taxation Service of the Russian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in tax policy and tax administration on 20 June, 2024. The tax
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Vietnam: Government extends tax payment deadlines in 2024
The Vietnam government released Decree No. 64/2024/ND-CP on 17 June 2024, outlining extensions to tax payment deadlines for various taxes including individual income tax, VAT, corporate income tax, and land rental taxes in 2024. The decree
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Vietnam introduces draft law to implement VAT on small value e-commerce imports
On 17 June 2024, Vietnam's Minister of Finance, Ho Duc Phoc, presented the amended draft Law on Value Added Tax (VAT) to the National Assembly. The proposed law introduces VAT on small-value imports from e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and
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Vietnam initiates consultation on corporate tax law amendment
On 12 June 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the corporate income tax (CIT) law. The key elements of the proposal include: Global Minimum Taxation: Incorporating a 15%
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Vietnam implements tougher measures to tackle tax evasion
Hồ Đức Phớc, Minister of Finance, Vietnam has issued a directive regarding the retrieval of unpaid tax obligations, According to a report by Vietnam News Agency. The government will be taking a stricter stance on tax collection, with a
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes tax reforms for 2024
The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam is taking steps to improve the economy and support taxpayers. A draft resolution has been accomplished, outlining key changes that will come into effect in the second half of 2024. VAT rate reduction The
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Vietnam proposes investment support fund to counter global minimum tax impact on foreign firms
Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment has responded to the OECD's Global Minimum Tax initiative by proposing a draft decree to establish an Investment Support Fund. This initiative comes after the passage of top-up tax legislation in late
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