The General Department of Taxation (GDT) recently requested tax departments in centrally-run cities and provinces to enhance tax administration for cars and motorcycles permitted to import or temporarily imported for non-commercial purposes.
Many other companies too have opted to go down the equity path to raise funds rather than borrow from banks. Intriguingly, many of them have sold their stakes to strategic partners at several times higher than the market price.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked ministries to strengthen the management of temporary import of cars of individuals who enjoy privileges and tax exemptions in Viet Nam.
Domestic automobile businesses will not be allowed to import used cars,
carriers and special purpose vehicles that have been in use for five
years or more as of January 20.