Entries by ADCiptek

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Adjustment of regulations on promotional activities

To simplify administrative procedures related to promotional activities and to create more favorable conditions for businesses, on 10 October 2024, the government issued Decree 128/2024/ND-CP (“Decree 128”) amending and supplementing several articles of Decree 81/2018/ND-CP (“Decree 81”) dated 22 May 2018, which detailed the Commercial Law regarding trade promotion activities.

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Clarification on tax policy for discounts

In discussions with enterprises, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Letter No. 4991/TCT-CS dated November 5, 2024, providing opinions on VAT and corporate income tax (CIT) policies applicable to commercial discounts for goods and services.

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Proposal for Continuing the Reduction of Environmental Protection Tax on Gasoline, Diesel, and Lubricants in 2025

Amidst global and domestic economic challenges, the Draft Resolution on the Environmental Protection Tax rates for gasoline, oil, and lubricants in 2025 (“Draft”) is currently under consideration by the National Assembly. The Draft aims to alleviate difficulties, support citizens and businesses, and promote production, business activities, and economic development.

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Tightening corporate responsibility for fire prevention and fighting under the New Fire Prevention and Fighting Law 2024

On November 29, 2024, the National Assembly passed Law No. 55/2024/QH15 on Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue (“Fire Prevention and Fighting Law 2024”), replacing the Fire Prevention and Fighting Law No. 27/2001/QH10, as amended and supplemented by Laws No. 40/2013/QH13 and No. 30/2023/QH15 (“Fire Prevention and Fighting Law 2001”). The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025