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The 2016/17 ASEAN Tax Comparator
- June 2016
- Members Access
In this issue of ASEAN Briefing, we examine regional taxation in ASEAN through a comparison of corporate, indirect, and withholdings taxation. We further present an overview of the compliance environments found across the region and analyze ASEAN’s...
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Come aprire una società commerciale in Vietnam
- June 2016
- Free Access
Erasmo Indolino, International Business Advisory presso l'ufficio di Hanoi di Dezan Shira & Assocates, fornisce informazioni sulla costituzione di una società commerciale in Vietnam.
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Which governmental bodies and general restrictions should be noted with regard t...
- May 2016
- Members Access
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) are two main governmental bodies investors have to take note of. MOF has the power to adjust tax rates and regulate remittances, whereas SBV is in charge of regulating banking and fo...
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Prior to remitting profits, investors may be faced with withholding tax which is...
- May 2016
- Members Access
Currently remittances are segmented into the following four categories: dividends, interest, royalties, and technical service fees. For dividends, no tax is currently imposed unless paid to individuals, whereas interest paid to a non-resident is subj...
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What are the obligations companies have to fulfill before being able to remit pr...
- May 2016
- Members Access
Companies have to make the following taxes before being able to remit profits: CIT which now has been reduced to 20% for both local and foreign enterprises, except for some special industries; VAT which is imposed at three different rates namely 0%, ...
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What are the main restrictions when selecting and operating a foreign currency a...
- May 2016
- Members Access
Institutional selection is one of the pressing issues here since investors are limited to the selection of a single account with a bank that has been licensed by the SBV. Only banks with this license can operate a foreign currency account along with ...
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Why is it best to set up a foreign currency bank account after investors enter V...
- May 2016
- Members Access
A foreign currency bank account has to be utilized for all foreign currency transactions carried out within the country. Further, there are a list of activities that require a foreign currency account which include receipt of charter capital up until...
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What are some of the restrictions placed on remitting profits in Vietnam?
- May 2016
- Members Access
There are a number of restrictions enforced upon remitting profits. For example, under Vietnamese law, profits may only be remitted once per year. Furthermore, dividends may not be carried out during a year in which a company has not turned a profit....
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VAT Rates in Vietnam
- May 2016
- Free Access
Complete list of VAT imposed on the supply of goods and services at three different rates in Vietnam.
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Documents Required to Open a Foreign Currency Account in Vietnam
- May 2016
- Members Access
In order to open the foreign currency account, the following documentation should be prepared.
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Tax Declaration and Finalization Timeline for a Fiscal Year in Vietnam
- May 2016
- Members Access
Timeline for tax declaration and finalization in Vietnam which highly affects the profit remittance time frame in Vietnam.
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Remitting Profits from Vietnam
- May 2016
- Members Access
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we outline existing regulations on remittance and provide guidance on how to ensure compliance in order to repatriate profits in a timely fashion. We highlight relevant government bodies, outline steps required to s...
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