
From August 15, 2026, English translations of all agencies in the political system to be standardized
From August 15, 2026, English translations of all agencies in the political system to be standardized
The English translation of the official name of the country, names of agencies and units, and titles of leaders, cadres and civil servants in the political system shall be standardized in accordance with Circular No. 05/2026/TT-BNG dated June 30, 2026.
New rules on managing foreign nationals entering Vietnam with e-visas from September 15, 2026
New rules on managing foreign nationals entering Vietnam with e-visas from September 15, 2026
One of the notable changes introduced by Decree No. 286/2026/ND-CP is the expansion of inter-agency coordination in managing foreign nationals entering Vietnam with e-visas or under visa exemption.
From September 15, 2026, foreign nationals' data to be shared and synchronized in real time
From September 15, 2026, foreign nationals' data to be shared and synchronized in real time
Decree No. 286/2026/ND-CP introduces new provisions on data sharing and electronic data interoperability in the management of the entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreign nationals.
Circular No. 103/2026/TT-BTC: Enterprises must settle all assets and liabilities before equitization
Circular No. 103/2026/TT-BTC: Enterprises must settle all assets and liabilities before equitization
This is one of the key provisions introduced by the Minister of Finance in Circular No. 103/2026/TT-BTC guiding the equitization of enterprises wholly owned by the State.
Maximum brokerage service fees for sending Vietnamese workers abroad
Maximum brokerage service fees for sending Vietnamese workers abroad
From June 30, 2026, the regulations on the maximum service prices under brokerage contracts for sending Vietnamese workers abroad under contracts are officially governed by Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BNV.
A fine of up to VND 10 million for violations related to the National Employment Exchange from September 10, 2026
A fine of up to VND 10 million for violations related to the National Employment Exchange from September 10, 2026
Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP of the Government prescribing penalties for administrative violations in the fields of labor, social insurance, and Vietnamese employees going to work abroad under contracts, issued on July 15, 2026, introduces several new penalties applicable to employment service enterprises in relation to the National Employment Exchange.
Decree 283/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the fields of labor and social insurance issued
Decree 283/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the fields of labor and social insurance issued
On July 15, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP prescribing administrative penalties in the fields of labor, social insurance, and Vietnamese guest workers working abroad under contracts.
Tax declaration dossiers for periods before July 1, 2026 continue to use previous forms
Tax declaration dossiers for periods before July 1, 2026 continue to use previous forms
Circular No. 89/2026/TT-BTC of the Minister of Finance, effective from July 1, 2026, provides detailed guidance on the Law on Tax Administration and Decree No. 252/2026/ND-CP.
Special maritime workers to work no more than 6 hours per day from September 1, 2026
Special maritime workers to work no more than 6 hours per day from September 1, 2026
This is one of the notable contents of Circular No. 56/2026/TT-BXD dated July 6, 2026, on working time and rest time for workers performing jobs of special characteristics at sea in the provision of public non-business services for maritime safety assurance.
Foreign suppliers exempt from tax registration in certain cases from July 1, 2026
Foreign suppliers exempt from tax registration in certain cases from July 1, 2026
In addition to expanding the scope of entities subject to tax registration, Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC also introduces a notable provision on cases in which foreign suppliers are not required to carry out tax registration procedures in Vietnam.
Decree No. 274/2026/ND-CP detailing investor selection for investment business projects issued
Decree No. 274/2026/ND-CP detailing investor selection for investment business projects issued
On July 7, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 274/2026/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of, and providing measures for implementing, the Law on Bidding regarding the selection of investors for investment business projects. The Decree takes effect on August 21, 2026.
E-commerce platform operators to receive separate tax identification numbers
E-commerce platform operators to receive separate tax identification numbers
One of the notable new points of Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC is the addition of regulations on granting separate tax identification numbers (TINs) to operators of domestic e-commerce platforms and digital platforms for withholding, declaring and paying tax on behalf of taxpayers.
New tax registration rules from July 1, 2026
New tax registration rules from July 1, 2026
On June 30, 2026, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC prescribing tax registration, which takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC: 03 new cases subject to tax registration from July 1, 2026
Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC: 03 new cases subject to tax registration from July 1, 2026
The above content is provided in Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC of the Minister of Finance prescribing tax registration, issued on June 30, 2026.
Electronic VAT refund procedures for foreigners from July 1, 2026
Electronic VAT refund procedures for foreigners from July 1, 2026
From July 1, 2026, the refund of value-added tax (VAT) for goods of foreigners and overseas Vietnamese purchased in Vietnam and carried along upon exit shall be implemented in accordance with Circular No. 84/2026/TT-BTC.