There are four types of e-commerce websites that are allowed to operate in Vietnam. For each type, there is either a notification or registration requirement before the website can commence operations. This article will discuss the requirements for such notification and registration of e-commerce websites in Vietnam.
This article highlights some features of the rules regarding e-commerce in Vietnam.
On 31 March 2021, the Government released Decree 44/2021/ND-CP ("Decree 44") providing guidance on the conditions for being deductible expense of the donation and sponsorship in cash or in kind for prevention of COVID-19 pandemic.
This Tax update covers: Decree 18 on the Law on Import Tax and Export Tax, 2) Circular 17 on the classification of goods and analysis for classifying goods, 3) Draft Decree on export and import tariffs for the UKVFTA, and 4) Draft Circular on the rules of origin under the UKVFTA, among others.
Nguyen Dinh Du and Do Vu Bao Khanh of Grant Thornton Vietnam explain the new regulations introduced recently in Vietnam updating the national transfer pricing regime, and consider the resulting benefits and challenges of these measures for taxpayers.
This Q&A outlines in as much detail as is currently available, the rights and obligations of employers and employees when it comes to vaccination in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The method for creating a contract in e-commerce is not entirely disconnected from traditional contract formation processes. It is, however, slightly different, and understanding how the offer and acceptance flow is important.
Make in Vietnam: Vietnam is a fast growing market that offers a number of attractive attributes for both domestic and foreign investors including 15 FTAs as part of its integration into the global economy. Fast Growing Economy:
This update highlights the following key points: General Department of Taxation’s responses to some common tax concerns, and The application date of Article 11, Clause 2 in Decree 126/2020/ND-CP.
This update concerns legal issues relating to real estate investment in Vietnam: 1) Types of property and applicable law, 2) Types of foreign investors and permitted real estate activites, 3) Sources of financing, 4) Sources of land, and 5) Types of deal structures.
The AML/CFT 2020: This article covers new key definitions resulting in an extension of the scope of the law, enhanced customer due diligence measures and harsher penalties.
Vietnam’s new merger control regime took effect from 15 May 2020. The new regime substantially expands the scope of transactions subject to the merger filing requirement and thereby captures more M&A transactions.
This Alert discusses the following matters: Important notes for 2020 PIT finalization in accordance with guidance of the General Department of Taxation, which includes: 1- Who is required to make an annual PIT return, 2- Who is not subject to finalization obligation, 3- Deduction for personal relief and dependent relief, 4- PIT finalization procedure, 5- Place of submission, 6- Deadline for submission.
This Customs newsletter includes notable customs updates for March 2021 with highlights influencing corporate operations activities.
This Tax Alert – Vietnam Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) provides an overview, identifies opportunities and puts forward recommendations related to the FTAs that Vietnam has entered since 1995.
Our Legal Updates of March 2021: 1) Circular No. 03/2021/TT-BTC Providing Guidance on Corporate Income Tax Exemption and Reduction Applicable to Science and Technology Enterprises; and 2) Circular No. 16/2020/TT-NHNN Amending Circular No. 23/2014/TT-NHNN of Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on Providing Guidance on Opening and Using of Checking Accounts at Payment Service Providers.
Valerie Teo and Nguyen Tan Tai of Grant Thornton Vietnam discuss the tax implications for foreign-sourced income and the possibility of claiming a tax credit for foreign taxpayers in Vietnam.
The draft Circular provides detailed guidance on the Law on Tax Administration on various matters. This update focuses on the tax filing mechanism for foreign suppliers doing e-commerce and digital business in Vietnam.
Post-clearance audit is a key responsibility of the Vietnam Customs Authorities, ensuring a company’s compliance with the customs regulations and contributing to the state budget. Vietnam Customs’ contribution rate of export duties and import duties to the total state budget is almost 15%.
The Vietnamese government has strengthened labour regulation and reporting with 17 important changes to labour procedures to which employers must adhere covering all aspects of the employment relationship including assessment, social insurance, pay scales, internal labor regulations, and collective bargaining.
Important Vietnamese legal terms can be looked up, with the corresponding term in the other language presented (Vietnamese <-> English). Very helpful resource for those professionals working in both languages
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