Vietnam deposits BEPS MLI ratification instrument
On 23 May 2023, Vietnam has deposited its instrument of approval for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS Convention). This move makes Vietnam the 81st jurisdiction to
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Vietnam: MoF announces tax payment extensions for 2023
On 14 April 2023, Vietnam's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Decree No. 12/2023/ND-CP, which provides for tax payment deadline extensions for qualifying taxpayers in various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and SMEs. The extensions
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Vietnam sign MAAC for implement Pillar Two global minimum tax
On 22 March 2023, Vietnam signed the Convention on Multilateral Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAAC) to apply international cooperation for tax administration, prevent tax evasion and avoidance. With the inclusion of Vietnam, MAAC now
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Vietnam: MoF launches a public consultation regarding extension of tax payment deadlines
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) launches a public consultation on the proposed extension of tax payment time limit for corporate income tax, personal income tax and value added tax (VAT). The proposed extensions will apply as follows: The
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Vietnam: MoF publishes guideline for STD fund
On 7 November 2022, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Vietnam published a Circular No. 67/2022/TT-BTC which provides a detailed tax obligations guideline for the companies that create and use a science and technology development (STD) fund. As per
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OECD: Peer Review Report on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Vietnam
The second stage peer review report on the implementation of the Action 14 minimum standard (making dispute resolution more effective) in Vietnam was published by the OECD’s Inclusive Framework on 13 September 2022. The report notes that
See MoreVietnam signs MLI to implement tax treaty related BEPS measures
On 9 February 2022, Vietnam signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (the MLI). The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) project developed by the Organization for Economic Development and
See MoreOECD: Thailand, Vietnam, and Lesotho sign MLI
On 9 February 2022, Thailand, Lesotho, and Vietnam signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). Thailand’s MLI position identifies 58 double tax
See MoreVietnam proposes incentive package for 2022
On 4 January 2022, the Government has proposed a package on reduction and exemption of tax and land use fees worth VND 64 trillion (US$2.81 billion) for 2022 with an aim to facilitate post-pandemic recovery and socio-economic development in 2022 and
See MoreVietnam publishes draft Decree on supporting industries
Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed to finalize the draft decree amending Decree No. 111/2015 / ND-CP of 3 November 2015, which aims to clarify previous guidelines on incentives to support certain industrial sectors. The
See MoreVietnam publishes special investment incentive policy
On 6 October 2021, Vietnam’s government issued Decision No. 29/2021/QD-TTG (Decision 29) on Special Investment Incentives to facilitate more high-tech investments into the country. The decision includes three different incentive scheme levels as
See MoreVietnam: MoF proposes tax incentives for 2021
On 5 August 2021, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published a draft resolution according to Notice No. 209/TB-VPCP, for further tax reductions for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The draft resolution was submitted to the Vietnamese National
See MoreVietnam: New APA rules come into force
On 3 August 2021, new detailed guidelines from the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) on the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) came into force. The guidance was published on 18 June 2021 in circular 45/2021 / TT-BTC (circular 45) and replace with
See MoreVietnam: MoF implements new rules on Advance Pricing Agreements
On 18 June 2021, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Circular 45/2021/TT-BTC, which sets out new rules on Advance Pricing Agreements in Vietnam. The key measures of the Circular are listed below: Transactions covered by
See MoreVietnam approves tax payment relief amid COVID-19 pandemic
On 22 April 2021, Vietnam has issued Decree No. 52/2021/ND-CP providing support for business affected by COVID-19 pandemic. The main tax measures of the Decree are following: Corporate Income Tax The Decree provides 3 month deferral of
See MoreVietnam: MoF proposes extension of certain tax payment deadline due to COVID-19
On 17 February 2021, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued a press release regarding the extension of certain tax payment deadline due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MoF proposes to the Government to extend the deadline of certain tax
See MoreVietnam: MoF issues new transfer pricing Decree
On 5 November 2020, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued new transfer pricing Decree No. 132/2020/ND-CP. The new Decree replaces the existing Transfer Pricing (TP) regulations (Decree No. 20/2017/ND-CP) and provides the following new
See MoreVietnam increases tax administrative violations penalties
On 19 October 2020, the Vietnam Government has released Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on sanctioning of administrative violations of tax and invoices. The Decree has adjusted to increasing the sanction level for a number of tax-related administrative
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