Tax and investment changes concern foreign firms

The changes in tax policy and investment incentives are the issues of greatest concern for foreign investors in Vietnam, said Bui Ngoc Tuan, deputy general director of the Audit and Advisory firm Deloitte Vietnam at a workshop on Tuesday in Hanoi. 

MOF proposes freezing tax arrears for difficulty-hit taxpayers

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is working on a draft resolution on handling tax arrears and irrecoverable fines for submission to the National Assembly.

Two options on revision of personal income tax proposed

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has recently made two options on revision of the Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law.

Exclusive incentives proposed for special economic zones

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has submitted to the Government a draft law on special administrative-economic units, proposing a series of land and tax incentives to attract more investment for three special economic zones in Quang Ninh, Khanh Hoa and Kien Giang provinces.

Five tax laws proposed to be revised

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has given his opinions on the proposal to revise five tax laws.

Four tax laws to be amended

An official from the Ministry of Finance has said that his ministry was collecting opinions to revise four tax laws with the aim of facilitating the economic restructuring and formulating more reasonable incentive policies.

Finance Ministry proposes incentives for special economic zones

The Ministry of Finance has proposed special business and financial incentives for special economic zones to fully exploit their potential and competitive advantages.

Taxing online business a challenge

Tax authorities are finding it tough taxing e-commerce as it is not that easy controlling online business revenues given cash payments so common in Vietnam, lawyers Chau Huy Quang and Cao Dang Huy recently wrote on the Saigon Times weekly.

Official Gazette issues Nos 6-8 August 2016, introduced on November 9, 2016

New decree revises a number of tax regulations

The Government has recently issued a decree revising a number of tax-related policies, aiming to create more favorable conditions for enterprises.