Regulation on bank guaranty

Circular No. 28/2012/TT-NHNN dated October 10, 2012 of the State Bank promulgates regulations on bank guaranty applicable to credit institutions and branches of foreign banks.

In respect of scope of guaranty, Circular specifies the following obligations that can be guaranted in whole or in part:

Circular No. 04/2010/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction dated 20 September 2012 providing guideline on export of minerals used as construction materials

Two following Lists issued in conjunction with this Circular:

  • List of minerals permitted to be exported for use of construction materials (including: sand, stone, dolomite, cilic, kaolin) in which criteria and specification of each category is specified in the List.
  • List of minerals to be used as construction materials prohibited from export.

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New provisions on construction permits

The Government issued Decree No. 64/2012/ND-CP dated 04 September 2012 on the construction permits.

Accordingly, the construction permit includes three types: new construction; renew and renovation; relocation works. Buildings and individual houses shall be obtained construction permit if they meet the following conditions: In accordance with the construction plan, the purpose of land use, investment Continue reading “New provisions on construction permits”

Regulation on the collection and management of licencing fee for setting up resident representative offices of foreign traders in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Finance issues Circular No. 133/2012/TT-BTC dated 13 August 2012 guiding the collection and management of licencing fee for setting up resident representative offices of foreign traders in Vietnam. This Circular takes effect as from 01 October 2012 and repalce Circular No. 73/1999/TT-BTC dated 14 June 1999 of the Ministry of Finance guiding Continue reading “Regulation on the collection and management of licencing fee for setting up resident representative offices of foreign traders in Vietnam.”

Issuance of tax policy in order to solve problems for organizations and individuals

Decree No. 60/2012/ND-CP of the Government, issued on 30 July 2012 detailing the implementation of Resolution No. 29/2012/QH13 dated 21 June 2012 of the National Assembly on issuance of tax policy in order to solve problems for organizations and individuals. Decree takes effect from the date of 20 September 2012.

Accordingly, small and medium enterprises Continue reading “Issuance of tax policy in order to solve problems for organizations and individuals”

Regulations on contractual licensing procedures and management of foreign contractors operating construction in Vietnam

Circular No. 01/2012/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction dated May 08, 2012, guidance on contractual licensing procedures and management of foreign contractors operating construction in Vietnam. This Circular will take effect on June 26, 2012.

Accordingly, foreign contractors in the following cases shall not be considered for construction contractual license:
– No Vietnamese subcontractor involved Continue reading “Regulations on contractual licensing procedures and management of foreign contractors operating construction in Vietnam”

15% Interest rate applicable for some of short term loans in VND

Circular No. 14/2012/TT-NHNN, dated May 04, 2012 on providing for maximum interest rate applicable for short term loans in Vietnamese dong of credit institutions, foreign bank’s branches to borrowers for meeting demands of capital for several economic industries and sectors. This Circular will effect on May 08, 2012.

Accordingly, maximum interest rate of short term Continue reading “15% Interest rate applicable for some of short term loans in VND”

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Extension on tax payment for small and medium sized enterpries (SMEs)

The Government has issued the Resolution No. 13/NQ-CP dated May 10, 2012 on a number of measures to support troubled enterprises and boost the local market.
The measures include the extension of value-added and corporate tax payment, reduction of land lease fees, exemption of business rates for fish-catching and salt production households in 2012.