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CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO OPERATE AS A PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION TRADER
Pursuant to Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP and Decree No. 95/2021/ND-CP, a trader wishing to operate as a petroleum distribution trader (an intermediate distribution tier between a petroleum wholesaler/importer and retail agents/stations) must fully satisfy the following conditions. Upon meeting all of them, the enterprise will be granted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade a Certificate of Eligibility for Petroleum Distribution.

Tiến sĩ Kinh tế Dương Thái Trung
Dec 4


LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON GAS BUSINESS (LPG – LNG – CNG) – LATEST STATUTORY CONDITIONS
Gas business (including liquefied petroleum gas – LPG, liquefied natural gas – LNG, compressed natural gas – CNG, and other industrial gases) is a conditional business line regulated under Decree No. 87/2018/NĐ-CP and relevant guiding instruments. Gas-related business activities cover a wide range of sectors, from production, distribution, and transportation to import–export and leasing of gas storage equipment. As a conditional business line, traders must comply with multipl

Tiến sĩ Kinh tế Dương Thái Trung
Dec 3


LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ALCOHOL TRADING – LATEST REGULATIONS & CONDITIONS FOR ALCOHOL BUSINESS
Alcohol is a restricted commodity subject to very strict legal control. Enterprises or household businesses are only permitted to manufacture – distribute – wholesale – retail alcohol when they are granted a valid license in accordance with Decree 105/2017/ND-CP and Decree 17/2020/ND-CP.
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Tiến sĩ Kinh tế Dương Thái Trung
Dec 3


LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PETROLEUM TRADING 2025 – LATEST CONDITIONS, LICENSES, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Petroleum trading is a conditional investment and business sector in Vietnam, strictly managed by the State to ensure fire and explosion safety, environmental protection, product quality, and the stability of national energy supply. Under Decree 83/2014/ND-CP, Decree 95/2021/ND-CP, and Decree 80/2023/ND-CP, petroleum traders must fully satisfy statutory conditions before commencing operations.

Tiến sĩ Kinh tế Dương Thái Trung
Dec 3


LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON PETROLEUM IMPORT–EXPORT – LATEST CONDITIONS FOR PETROLEUM IMPORT–EXPORT BUSINESS
Petroleum import and export constitute a core activity in Vietnam’s national energy supply chain and fall within the category of conditional business lines subject to strict State supervision. Given their direct implications for energy security, fire and explosion safety, and market stabilization, the legal regime governing this sector is designed with particularly high compliance thresholds. Accordingly, only enterprises with substantial financial capacity, qualified infrast

Tiến sĩ Kinh tế Dương Thái Trung
Dec 3


LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR TOBACCO TRADING – LATEST CONDITIONS FOR TOBACCO BUSINESS
Tobacco trading is one of the business sectors subject to special control, governed by a strict legal framework intended to limit tobacco harms and manage the entire supply chain from manufacturing – distribution – wholesale – retail.

Tiến sĩ Kinh tế Dương Thái Trung
Dec 3


Are Enterprises Required to Update Address Information on the Business Registration Certificate from July 1, 2025 Due to Administrative Boundary Changes?
From July 1, 2025, numerous localities across the country will implement administrative boundary changes in accordance with the National Assembly’s resolutions. This raises the question: Are enterprises obligated to update the address information on their Business Registration Certificates? The following article clarifies the new regulations and provides appropriate guidance for businesses.

Luật sư Trần Văn Long
Jul 17


Types of Income Exempt from Corporate Income Tax in 2025
The Law on Corporate Income Tax 2025 clearly defines multiple types of income that are exempt from taxation, demonstrating the State’s orientation toward supporting essential industries, promoting the application of science and technology, and ensuring social welfare. This presents a crucial opportunity for enterprises to optimize their tax obligations while reinvesting in key sectors of the economy.

Luật sư Trần Văn Long
Jul 12


LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT ON VAT REDUCTION UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 204/2025/QH15
On June 17, 2025, the National Assembly officially promulgated Resolution No. 204/2025/QH15 on the reduction of Value-Added Tax (VAT). Detailed provisions are specified in Official Notification No. 1492/TTTN-XD dated 2025.The issuance of this Resolution demonstrates the National Assembly’s policy orientation to continue implementing fiscal measures to support the recovery of production and business activities, stabilize the market, and promote economic growth.

Luật sư Trần Văn Long
Jun 27


Lawyers – Indispensable Partners for Business Stability and Legal Compliance
Trong môi trường kinh doanh ngày càng phức tạp và chịu sự giám sát chặt chẽ từ cơ quan quản lý, tuân thủ pháp luật đã trở thành một yếu tố sống còn đối với mọi doanh nghiệp. Thực tế gần đây cho thấy, hàng loạt doanh nghiệp, hộ kinh doanh và cửa hàng cá nhân bị kiểm tra, xử phạt do vi phạm các quy định pháp luật liên quan đến thuế, hóa đơn, hợp đồng, quảng cáo, lao động, thậm chí chỉ vì những lỗi nhỏ như treo bảng hiệu sai quy định.

Luật sư Trần Văn Long
Jun 26
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