INSIGHTS THIS MONTH
HIGHLIGHT OF THIS MONTH
Cambodia Tax Update: Key Changes to Signboard, Rental, Accommodation, and Public Lighting Taxes
On 20 March 2024, the General Department of Taxation (“GDT”) published nine Prakas, making significant updates to various taxes in Cambodia, including the signboard tax, immovable property rental tax,...
IN THIS ISSUE
Transshipment at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
[From our Cambodia Office]
Overview To streamline the transshipment process while maintaining national security, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued Prakas No. 337 dated 30 May 2024...
看板税に関するカンボジア税務の最新情報
[From our Cambodia Office]
2024年3月20日、カンボジア税務総局（以下「GDT」）は、看板税などカンボジアにおける様々な税金に関する重要な更新を行う9つのPrakasを発行しました。以下では、看板税について簡単に説明します。
Enforcement of Import License Requirement Begins 1 July 2024
[From our Myanmar Office]
The Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) recently issued Export and Import Bulletin No. 2/2024 to replace Export and Import Bulletin No. 16/2023 dated 21 December...
Notice on Documents to be Submitted for the Barter System
[From our Myanmar Office]
On 28 May 2024, the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued letter no. 15-2/3/13 (2149) on the submission of...
The Impact of the New Law on Telecommunication on Data Center Services and Cloud Computing Services in Vietnam
[From our Vietnam Office]
Vietnam has experienced a rapid growth in its digital infrastructure, notably in data center and cloud computing services (the “DC & CC Services”). Under...
Regulatory Guidelines for Prepaid Instruments in Bangladesh: Ensuring Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection
[From our Bangladesh Office]
Prepaid instruments (PIs), such as cash vouchers, gift cards, and wallets, are integral to the digital payment ecosystem, offering consumers convenient and secure transaction...
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
Hot Issues in DTA Interpretation (Live Webinar)
15 August 2024, Online
The Signboard / Advertisements Tax: Update and Deep Dive on the New Prakas
21 December 2024, Phnom Penh
RECENT VDB LOI WORK
Complex restructuring of a renewable energy project in Bangladesh: VDB Loi is advising an independent power producer on all aspects, including the legal and regulatory requirements, land issues, and corporate matters, in connection with the proposed restructuring of a 50MW renewable energy project in Bangladesh.
Wind power project in Cambodia: The Cambodia team is acting as legal counsel on an 80MW wind power project—one of the first of its kind in Cambodia.
Assistance with a tender in the Lao PDR: VDB Loi was engaged to assist with a tender by a company developing a hydropower project.
Financing expertise in Myanmar: VDB Loi is acting as Myanmar counsel for the lender, an international financial institution, on a loan to a borrower in the manufacturing sector.
Tax and employment services in Vietnam: The Vietnam team is providing tax and labor compliance services for a regional player in the retail sector in Vietnam.
Archive
- New Tax Audit SOPs in Cambodia: What Businesses Need to Know (VDB Loi Insights)
July 2024 - Cambodia Tax Update: Key Changes to Signboard, Rental, Accommodation, and Public Lighting Taxes
June 2024 - Vietnam: Updates on Latest Developments in Energy Market Regulations
May 2024 - Cambodia Poised to Clarify Profit Attribution and Transfer Pricing of Cross Border Shipping Income
April 2024 - What to Know About the Legal and Tax Implications of Official Development Assistance Projects in Cambodia
March 2024 - Frequently Asked Questions on Corporate Registration in Cambodia
February 2024 - Update on Tax Challenges for Foreign Airlines in Cambodia
January 2024 - Prime Minister Lines Up Wide Range of Tax Incentives (VDB Loi Insights)
November 2023 - Our Yangon Office: New Address (VDB Loi Insights)
October 2023 - VDB Loi Awarded Best for Tax Cambodia, Law in Laos (VDB Loi Insights)
September 2023 - Cambodian Government Increases Subsidies for Pregnant Women and Young Children (VDB Loi Insights)
August 2023 - Vietnam New Regulation from State Bank of Vietnam on Foreign Loans (VDB Loi Insights)
July 2023 - Automated System to Apply for E-Commerce Licenses/Permits Available (VDB Loi Insights)
June 2023 - New National Power Development Plan in Vietnam (VDB Loi Insights)
May 2023 - Myanmar: Major Changes in the Union Tax Law 2023 (VDB Loi Insights)
April 2023 - Clean Energy Transition is Additional Drive for Regional Power Trades in South and South East Asia (VDB Loi Insights)
March 2023 - Maximizing Benefits from Investment Incentives (VDB Loi Insights)
February 2023 - Is Land Acquisition the Real Reason Behind the Unbearable Delay of Solar Projects? (VDB Loi Insights)
January 2023 - VDB Loi Hosts Major Seminar on Renewable Energy in Cambodia (VDB Loi Insights)
November 2022 - New Opportunities for Renewable Energy and Grid Reinforcement in Cambodia (VDB Loi Insights)
October 2022 - Foreign Construction Contractor in Vietnam: Local Compliance Framework (VDB Loi Insights)
September 2022 - Setting Up Or Acquiring Manufacturing Business In Vietnam
August 2022 - Pathway to an Independent Power Project in Vietnam
July 2022 - Foreign loans for Vietnamese borrowers – Q&A
June 2022 - Green Finance in Southeast Asia
May 2022 - How Does Bangladesh’s Blockchain Strategy Look Like?
April 2022 - VDB Loi Cambodia Wins IFLR Asia-Pacific National Law Firm of the Year Award
March 2022 - Will Income From Cryptocurrency Be Taxed In Vietnam? (VDB Loi Insights)
February 2022 - The New Laws on Investment and Public-private Partnership: Setting the Foundation for Advanced Private Investment Landscape in Cambodia
January 2022 - Bangladesh Project Finance Update: Some New Developments and Practices on the Local Aspects of Cross-border Financing in Bangladesh
November 2021 - Update on Investment Licensing in Bangladesh: New BIDA Practices
October 2021 - Intra Group Services – Are Cambodian Taxpayers Waving a Red Flag to the GDT? Part One
September 2021 - VDB Loi Cambodia Awarded Cambodia Tax Firm of the Year
August 2021 - New Regulation in Cambodia on Road Transportation Services Provided With the Use of Digital Technologies
July 2021 - Tax Amnesty on Undisclosed Income at Reduced Tax Rates
June 2021 - M&A Hot Issues
May 2021