{"id":7192,"date":"2026-07-23T21:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/?p=7192"},"modified":"2026-07-23T21:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:16:12","slug":"nghi-dinh-291-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/en\/nghi-dinh-291-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP: New penalties for providing tax information."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/hoi-dap-phap-luat\/toan-van-nghi-dinh-2912026ndcp-sua-doi-nghi-dinh-1252020-xu-phat-vi-pham-hanh-chinh-ve-thue-hoa-don-138098437.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Officially effective from July 21, 2026, this amendment and supplement to Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the field of taxation and invoices adds specific sanctions for violations of the obligation to provide information for the purpose of exchanging tax information under Vietnamese law as well as international treaties and agreements to which Vietnam is a member or signatory. This is an important adjustment in the context of Vietnam&#039;s efforts to strengthen international cooperation on tax transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to the promulgation of Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP, the legal framework for penalties for violations related to the provision of international tax information was not stipulated as a separate provision. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Thue-Phi-Le-Phi\/Nghi-dinh-125-2020-ND-CP-xu-phat-vi-pham-hanh-chinh-ve-thue-hoa-don-455646.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even though this obligation already exists under Vietnam&#039;s international commitments. From this perspective... <\/span><b>MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, According to [Name], a tax consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in Vietnam, the lack of specific regulations has caused many foreign-owned businesses to be confused when asked to provide documents. The new decree has addressed this gap.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Summary of key points of Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7196\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7196\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7196\" src=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tom-tat-trong-tam-ve-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP.jpg\" alt=\"T\u00f3m t\u1eaft tr\u1ecdng t\u00e2m v\u1ec1 Ngh\u1ecb \u0111\u1ecbnh 291\/2026\/N\u0110-CP\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tom-tat-trong-tam-ve-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tom-tat-trong-tam-ve-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tom-tat-trong-tam-ve-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tom-tat-trong-tam-ve-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tom-tat-trong-tam-ve-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Summary of key points of Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP is a document amending and supplementing Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP, stipulating administrative penalties for violations related to providing information for international tax information exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This serves as the legal basis for imposing penalties on organizations and individuals who are late, incorrect, incomplete, or fail to provide tax information as requested by the tax authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This applies to all organizations and individuals paying taxes in Vietnam who are required to provide information under international tax treaties and agreements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fines range from 10,000,000 VND to 100,000,000 VND depending on the severity of the violation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective immediately from the date of signing, July 21, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What is Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP? Definition and scope of application.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP is a document issued by the Government on July 21, 2026, amending and supplementing several articles of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP regulating administrative penalties for tax and invoice violations (this document had previously been amended by Decree 102\/2021\/ND-CP and Decree 310\/2025\/ND-CP). The core content of Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP is the addition of... <\/span><b>Section 3 and Article 19a<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This follows Section 2, Chapter II of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scope of the new clause focuses on violations related to: <\/span><b>Provide information as requested by the tax authorities.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, This serves the purpose of exchanging information in accordance with Vietnamese law, international treaties, and international agreements on taxation to which Vietnam is a signatory or member. In other words, this is a specific regulation for cross-border tax information cooperation obligations and does not apply to violations of ordinary domestic tax declarations and payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Why is Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP important for businesses?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Vietnam&#039;s increasing participation in multilateral tax information exchange mechanisms, the obligation to provide records and data to tax authorities upon request has become more common, especially for businesses with cross-border transactions or those with shareholders or parent companies abroad. Previously, the lack of specific regulations led many entities to be complacent in preparing for and responding to these requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to experts at <\/span><b>MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, The legalization of specific penalties creates clearer compliance pressure, forcing corporate accounting and legal departments to develop systematic and time-controlled procedures for responding to tax information requests. This also signals that Vietnamese tax authorities are tightening their oversight of transactions involving foreign elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Which entities are affected by Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7193\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7193\" src=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Doi-tuong-nao-chiu-tac-dong-cua-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP.jpg\" alt=\"\u0110\u1ed1i t\u01b0\u1ee3ng n\u00e0o ch\u1ecbu t\u00e1c \u0111\u1ed9ng c\u1ee7a Ngh\u1ecb \u0111\u1ecbnh 291\/2026\/N\u0110-CP?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Doi-tuong-nao-chiu-tac-dong-cua-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Doi-tuong-nao-chiu-tac-dong-cua-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Doi-tuong-nao-chiu-tac-dong-cua-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Doi-tuong-nao-chiu-tac-dong-cua-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Doi-tuong-nao-chiu-tac-dong-cua-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Which entities are affected by Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP applies to all organizations and individuals required to provide information at the request of tax authorities for the purpose of international information exchange. The groups directly affected include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign-invested enterprises (FDI), and enterprises with cross-border related-party transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial institutions, banks, and securities companies are subject to automatic reporting of financial account information (CRS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals and organizations with accounts, assets, or income generated abroad that fall within the scope of double taxation avoidance agreements signed by Vietnam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax consulting firms and agents assist businesses in compiling and providing documents when requested by the tax authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is that... <\/span><b>The decree does not impose any size restrictions on businesses.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A small or medium-sized enterprise that conducts transactions with foreign partners, if subject to requirements for providing information under international tax treaties, must still comply with the same deadlines and information quality standards as large enterprises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What are the specific penalties under Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7194\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7194\" src=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Muc-xu-phat-theo-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-cu-the-ra-sao.jpg\" alt=\"M\u1ee9c x\u1eed ph\u1ea1t theo Ngh\u1ecb \u0111\u1ecbnh 291\/2026\/N\u0110-CP c\u1ee5 th\u1ec3 ra sao?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Muc-xu-phat-theo-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-cu-the-ra-sao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Muc-xu-phat-theo-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-cu-the-ra-sao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Muc-xu-phat-theo-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-cu-the-ra-sao-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Muc-xu-phat-theo-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-cu-the-ra-sao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Muc-xu-phat-theo-Nghi-dinh-291_2026_ND-CP-cu-the-ra-sao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What are the specific penalties under Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the content that businesses and accountants are most interested in. Article 19a of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP (supplemented by Article 2 of Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP) stipulates three penalty frameworks corresponding to three levels of violations, along with accompanying remedial measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>First penalty: delay in providing information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fine of VND 10,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed for providing information requested by the tax authorities more than 5 days after the deadline stipulated by Vietnamese law, international treaties or agreements on taxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Second penalty: providing false or incomplete information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fine of VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed for providing inaccurate or incomplete information as requested by the tax authorities for the purpose of information exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Third penalty: failure to provide or complicity in concealing information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fines ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 100,000,000 will be applied to two groups of serious offenses: (i) failure to provide information within 15 days of the deadline or the extended deadline for providing information; (ii) colluding with or concealing taxpayers to prevent tax authorities from collecting and verifying information for the purpose of international tax information exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remedial measures: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to fines, violating organizations and individuals are also required to provide complete and accurate information regarding the acts falling under the second penalty level and act (i) of the third penalty level. This measure aims to ensure that the ultimate goal is for the tax authorities to receive correct and complete information, not just stop at imposing penalties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<caption><b>Summary table of penalties according to Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/b><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.8802%;\"><b>Violation<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.7698%;\"><b>Fine amount<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.6238%;\"><b>Remedial measures<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.8802%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing information more than 5 days late.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.7698%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 \u2013 30 million VND<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.6238%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No specific regulations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.8802%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing inaccurate or incomplete information.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.7698%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 \u2013 50 million VND<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.6238%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory provision of complete and accurate information.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.8802%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No information provided after 15 days from expiration\/renewal date.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.7698%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 \u2013 100 million VND<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.6238%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory provision of complete and accurate information.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.8802%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collusion and cover-up by taxpayers to obstruct verification of information.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.7698%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 \u2013 100 million VND<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.6238%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No specific regulations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>When does Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP take effect?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP takes effect from July 21, 2026, the same date of its issuance. This means that violations regarding the provision of international tax information arising from this date onwards will be handled according to the new penalty framework in Article 19a. Businesses need to immediately review any current or upcoming requests for information to avoid being subject to sanctions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Legal documents related to Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Important Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Experts at MAN recommend that businesses, especially FDI companies and financial institutions, should monitor any further implementing guidance that may be issued later, in order to update their internal processes to comply with Article 19a.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<caption><b>Summary of legal documents related to Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/b><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Legal documents<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Number \/ Date of Issue<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Related content<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government, issued and effective July 21, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add Section 3, Article 19a concerning penalties for violations in providing international tax information.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government regulates administrative penalties for violations related to taxes and invoices.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original text was amended and supplemented by Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 102\/2021\/ND-CP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This text previously amended and supplemented Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 310\/2025\/ND-CP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amend Clause 3, Article 5 of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP on the principles of sanctioning multiple violations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment of the Global Forum on Transparency and Information Exchange for Tax Purposes (GF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International organization<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basis for recommending that Vietnam institutionalize sanctions is outlined in Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What are the principles for imposing penalties when multiple violations occur simultaneously?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the new content in Article 19a, Clause 3 of Article 5 of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP (amended by Article 1 of Decree 310\/2025\/ND-CP) still maintains the general principle: multiple violations will be penalized for each violation individually. However, the regulation also lists a series of exceptions, preventing the cumulative penalty of individual violations. Businesses need to be fully aware of this to avoid disputes when being penalized for multiple violations during a single tax audit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, the following cases are exempt from penalties for individual acts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incorrectly declaring multiple tax information on multiple tax returns on the same day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the act of misdeclaration falls under the category of procedural tax penalties, the taxpayer will only be penalized for the one act of misdeclaration with the highest fine among the acts committed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late submission of multiple tax returns for the same tax type on the same day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only one instance of late filing of tax returns will be penalized for the highest penalty. However, if any of the late filings involve tax evasion, that particular case will be penalized separately for tax evasion and not combined with the other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late submission of multiple similar notices and reports regarding invoices on the same day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: only penalized for one offense of late submission of notification\/reporting of invoices with the highest penalty bracket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Using illegal invoices or using invoices illegally.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the act is already subject to penalties under Article 16 or Article 17 of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP, it should not be subject to additional penalties under Article 28 of this Decree to avoid double penalties for the same nature of the act.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Issuing multiple invoices at the wrong time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the acts are still within the statute of limitations for penalties and are processed in the same administrative violation case, only one act of issuing invoices at the wrong time will be penalized, with the fine corresponding to the number of invoices issued at the wrong time, as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 24 of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do not issue multiple invoices.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, if the acts are still within the statute of limitations for penalties and are processed in the same case, only one act of not issuing invoices will be penalized, with the fine corresponding to the number of invoices involved, as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 24 of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple incorrect entries were made on a single tax return.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Unlike the case of multiple files mentioned above): if subject to penalties for tax procedures, only the highest penalty will be imposed for the single act of incorrect declaration of taxable items among the acts committed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incorrectly declaring multiple items on a tax return is subject to both procedural tax penalties and penalties under Article 16 or Article 17.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, the taxpayer will only be penalized for one offense under Article 16 or Article 17 of Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP, not simultaneously under both sets of regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to experts at <\/span><b>MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Understanding these exclusions helps businesses argue based on the correct legal grounds when working with tax authorities, avoiding the misapplication of the cumulative penalty principle for errors of the same nature or occurring on the same day, in the same file, or in the same violation case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Case Study: How do FDI enterprises handle requests for tax information?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Background<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A foreign direct investment (FDI) company in the component manufacturing sector, with its parent company in Europe, received a document from the tax authorities requesting related-party transaction records and account information for information exchange under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. The response deadline was 10 working days, but the internal accounting department was unfamiliar with the process of consolidating data across multiple departments and the parent company overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Risks if processing is delayed.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to advice from <\/span><b>MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, If a business is more than 5 days late compared to the deadline, the minimum fine applied is already 10 million VND, which can increase to 30 million VND. If the delay extends beyond 15 days from the deadline, the fine can jump to 50 to 100 million VND, and the business must still complete the provision of information as a remedial measure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Practical solution<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company in this situation collaborated with a consulting firm to develop a three-step process: (1) designating a single point of contact to receive and classify international tax information requests; (2) establishing a fast communication channel with the parent company to shorten the time for cross-border data aggregation; (3) reviewing the accuracy of data before submission, avoiding penalties for providing incorrect or incomplete information. As a result, the company responded on time and did not incur any penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Expert opinion: Common business risks and how to avoid them.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts at <\/span><b>MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With over 30 years of experience in auditing and tax consulting in Vietnam, we note three main risks that businesses need to avoid before Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risk number one:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The issue is subjective regarding response deadlines. Many businesses treat requests for international tax information like a regular administrative document, failing to prioritize processing them, leading to penalties even for delays of just a few days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Second risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This relates to data quality. Businesses with complex ownership structures and multiple affiliated companies are more likely to provide incomplete information due to a lack of internal coordination, thus falling under the penalty range of 30 to 50 million VND.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Third risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is due to a lack of a process for storing evidence of timely information provision. When disputes arise regarding the submission time, businesses without supporting records will be at a disadvantage. The solution comes from... <\/span><b>MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This involves establishing a systematic tax risk management process, including a log of receiving and responding to documents from tax authorities, helping businesses to be proactive and have a basis for verification when needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Conclude<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP marks a step towards completing the legal framework for penalizing violations related to the provision of international tax information in Vietnam, directly linked to Vietnam&#039;s commitments in global tax cooperation. Businesses with cross-border transactions, financial institutions, and individuals with income and assets abroad need to proactively review their internal processes to ensure timely and high-quality information is provided when requested by tax authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Tax services at MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/dich-vu-ke-toan-thue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax accounting services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/bang-gia-dich-vu-tu-van-thue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax consulting services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/bang-gia-dich-vu-quyet-toan-thue-moi-nhat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax settlement services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/gia-dich-vu-bao-cao-thue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax reporting services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thue.man.net.vn\/phi-dich-vu-hoan-thue-gtgt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAT refund service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Service contact information at MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No. 19A, Street 43, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile\/Zalo:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0903 963 163 \u2013 0903 428 622<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>E-mail:<\/b> <a href=\"mailto:man@man.net.vn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">man@man.net.vn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Google Business Profile:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/EmihzHg354pCASC9k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network&#039;s Google Business Profile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>LinkedIn Founder:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tuy%C3%AAn-l%C3%AA-ho%C3%A0ng-65292aa0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View expert Le Hoang Tuyen&#039;s LinkedIn profile.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible for production and professional content review by: Mr. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/man.net.vn\/le-hoang-tuyen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Hoang Tuyen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Founder &amp; CEO of MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network, CPA Vietnam with over 30 years of experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate financial consulting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions about Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>From what date does Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP come into effect?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective from July 21, 2026, the same day the Decree is issued.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Which document does Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP amend?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP amends and supplements Decree 125\/2020\/ND-CP, specifically by adding Section 3 and Article 19a on penalties for violations in providing international tax information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What is the maximum fine under Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest penalty ranges from VND 50,000,000 to VND 100,000,000, applicable to the act of failing to provide information after 15 days from the deadline, or the act of colluding with or covering up for taxpayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Are small businesses subject to Decree 291\/2026\/ND-CP?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the Decree is not limited by business size. Any organization or individual required to provide information for international tax information exchange is subject to its regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Besides fines, what else can businesses do?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For certain violations, businesses may also be required to take remedial measures, such as providing complete and accurate information as originally requested by the tax authorities.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ngh\u1ecb \u0111\u1ecbnh 291\/2026\/N\u0110-CP ch\u00ednh th\u1ee9c c\u00f3 hi\u1ec7u l\u1ef1c t\u1eeb ng\u00e0y 21\/7\/2026, s\u1eeda \u0111\u1ed5i, b\u1ed5 sung Ngh\u1ecb \u0111\u1ecbnh 125\/2020\/N\u0110-CP v\u1ec1 x\u1eed ph\u1ea1t vi ph\u1ea1m h\u00e0nh ch\u00ednh trong l\u0129nh v\u1ef1c thu\u1ebf, h\u00f3a \u0111\u01a1n. 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