Ordinary duties on imports applied for many products
On September 01, 2016, the Prime Minister issued the Decision No. 36/2016/QD-TTg dated September 01, 2016 of the Prime Minister on application of ordinary import duties according to Point c Clause 3 Article 5 of the Law on Export and import duties.
Accordingly, ordinary import duty of 5% shall be...
EMPLOYERS MUST CONTRIBUTE 0.5% OF THE SALARY FUND TO THE OCCUPATION ACCIDENT AND DISEASE INSURANCE FUND
Takes effect on June 01, 2017, the Decree No. 44/2017/ND-CP dated April 14, 2017 of the Government on the rate of contribution to the occupational accident and disease insurance fund.
In accordance with regulations in this Decree, employers shall monthly contribute to the occupation accident and disease insurance fund with...
Requirements of judicial expertise in construction
On July 01, 2016, the Government issued Decree No.62/2016/ND-CP on regulations on requirements of judicial expertise in construction and construction experiments, applies to organizations, individuals at home and abroad involved in construction activities in the territory of Vietnam.
According to this Decree, construction judicial experts shall not only meet all...
Conditions for organization of yoga training
At the Circular No. 11/2016/TT-BVHTTDL dated November 08, 2016, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have specific regulations on conditions for organization of yoga training and competition - is a combination of physical exercises and postures (Asana) and breathing exercises (Pranayama) to promote better health, prevent and cure...
To issue 04 registration forms of copyright and related rights
On July 02, 2016, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued the Circular No. 08/2016/TT-BVHTTDL on promulgating registration forms of copyright and related rights.
Accordingly, agencies, organizations and individuals involved in the registration of copyright and related rights and 04 registration forms issued with this Circular includes: Declaration form...
Principles in which a treaty is concluded
On April 09, 2016, the National Assembly passed the Law No. 108/2016/QH13 on treaties, emphasizes that conclusion and operation of treaties must compliance with the Constitution of Socialist Republic of Vietnam; respect for and observance of national independence, sovereignty, integrity, prohibition of the use or threat of force, non-interference...
THE ELECTION DAY MUST BE A SUNDAY AND SHALL BE ANNOUNCED AT LEAST 115 DAYS IN ADVANCE
In accordance with the Law No. 85/2015/QH13 on election of deputies to the National Assembly and deputies to People’s Councils passed by the National Assembly on June 25, 2015 and takes effect on September 01, 2015, the election day must be a Sunday and shall be announced at least...
Approving list of high technologies prioritized for development investment
On November 25, 2014, the Prime Minister issued the Decision No. 66/2014/QD-TTg approving the list of high technologies prioritized for development investment and the list of hi-tech products eligible for development promotion.
Accordingly, from January 15, 2015, list of high technologies prioritized for development investment includes 58 technologies instead of...
Guidelines on late payment interest for tax debts
On August 12, 2016, the Ministry of Finance promulgated the Circular No. 130/2016/TT-BTC guiding the Government Decree No. 100/2016/ND-CP on the implementation of the Law on amendments to certain articles of the Law on value added tax, the Law on special excise tax and the Law on tax administration...
Material tobacco’s imported under the 2015 tariff quotas is 46,305 tons
On December 15, 2014, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued the Circular No. 49/2014/TT-BCT on the import of material tobacco under the 2015 tariff quotas.
Accordingly, from January 01, 2015 to December 31, 2015, the material tobacco (HS Code 2401) to be imported under the 2015 tariff quotas is...
