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Are there penalties for companies who do not pay their value-added tax (VAT) on ...

Are there penalties for companies who do not pay their value-added tax (VAT) on ...

A taxpayer who pays tax after the extended deadline for tax payment has passed, or after the time limit stated in the notice and handling decision of a tax administration agency shall fully pay the tax and late payment interest amount. The penalty wi...

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What are the special arrangements for value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam?

What are the special arrangements for value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam?

If imported goods are refunded to overseas traders, import VAT and import duties’ refund can be claimed in proportion with actual re-exported goods. If the company registers the temporary import and re-export declaration, imported goods shall n...

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What are some ways to improve value-added tax (VAT) recovery and have a more VAT...

What are some ways to improve value-added tax (VAT) recovery and have a more VAT...

While there is no effective way to increase your VAT refund, there is an efficient way to meet the conditions to ensure that you are entitled to a VAT refund. Businesses and organizations paying tax by the credit method that have met all their VAT re...

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How can companies limit their exposure to value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam?

How can companies limit their exposure to value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam?

To limit VAT exposure, a VAT taxpayer using the tax credit method should be aware of the guidelines that will help them determine input VAT credit. These guidelines are as follows: The input VAT on goods or services used for the production of and ...

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Two Methods for Calculating VAT in Vietnam

Two Methods for Calculating VAT in Vietnam

This infographic details the two methods for calculating value-added tax in Vietnam

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What does the Vietnamese Law on Amendment of Value-Added-Tax entail?

What does the Vietnamese Law on Amendment of Value-Added-Tax entail?

Vietnam’s main value-added tax (VAT) laws are based on The Law on VAT NO.13/2008/QH12 dated June 2, 2008 and Law No.31/2013/QH13 (the Law on Amendment of VAT) dated June 19, 2013. The Law on Amendment of VAT amends and adds to the Law on VAT by...

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Who can be subjected to value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam?

Who can be subjected to value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam?

Taxable persons in Vietnam are: Organizations and individuals producing or trading in VAT-liable goods and services in Vietnam, regardless of their business lines, forms and/or organizations; and Organizations and individuals importi...

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What are the value-added tax (VAT) rates for enterprises in Vietnam?

What are the value-added tax (VAT) rates for enterprises in Vietnam?

Vietnam has three VAT rates: zero percent, five percent and 10 percent. 10 percent is the standard rate applied to most goods and services, unless otherwise stipulated. Zero percent tax rate The zero percent tax rate applies to exported goods and se...

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E-Commerce Across Asia: Trends and Developments 2014

E-Commerce Across Asia: Trends and Developments 2014

In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we provide a comprehensive overview of e-commerce trends across the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing markets in Southeast Asia. In addition to analyzing macro-level economic and development indic...

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China & ASEAN Due Diligence & Development Issues

China & ASEAN Due Diligence & Development Issues

Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder, presents on the development of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the due diligence practice discrepancies between ASEAN and China.

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Developing Your Sourcing Strategy for Vietnam

Developing Your Sourcing Strategy for Vietnam

In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we attempt to clarify the decision making process involved with moving your sourcing business to Vietnam. We first take you through the important factors to consider when choosing your sourcing partner bef...

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La porta dell’ASEAN:le holding di Singapore

La porta dell’ASEAN:le holding di Singapore

In questa economia globale Singapore si è ritagliata una nicchia competitiva, ossia, destinazione ideale per l'elezione di quartieri regionali, filiali e le società Holding. Caratterizzata da un regime giuridico-fiscale stabile e business-frien...

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