{"id":3649,"date":"2026-09-18T14:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2026-09-18T14:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:37:27","slug":"mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on Decree No. 255\/2026 on the Conditions for Exemption from Preparing Related-Party Transaction Documentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exemption from preparing transfer pricing documentation is an important mechanism that helps businesses significantly reduce compliance costs and the burden of preparing transfer pricing documentation in 2026. However, not all businesses with related-party transactions are eligible for this exemption. Even a slight miscalculation of revenue thresholds, transaction values, or profit margins\u2014or the omission of intangible assets\u2014can result in the denial of the exemption, back taxes, and fines amounting to billions of dong. This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the cases eligible for exemption from preparing documentation under the latest regulations, clarify the difference between exemption from filing and exemption from preparing documentation, while guiding businesses on how to self-assess eligibility, identify risks, and stay updated on notable changes under Decree 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Can_cu_phap_ly_va_nguyen_tac_cot_loi\" >Legal Basis and Core Principles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Chi_tiet_truong_hop_duoc_mien_lap_Ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_nam_2026\" >Details on Cases Exempt from Preparing Related-Party Transaction Documentation in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Truong_hop_1_Quy_mo_doanh_thu_va_gia_tri_giao_dich_duoi_nguong_an_toan\" >Case 1: Revenue and transaction value are below the safety threshold.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Truong_hop_2_Doanh_nghiep_da_ky_ket_va_van_hanh_thoa_thuan_APA\" >Case 2: The business has signed and is operating an APA agreement.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Diem_moi_Nghi_dinh_2552026ND-CP_Bai_bo_dieu_kien_chuc_nang_don_gian_va_nang_muc_nguong_doanh_thu\" >Key Changes in Decree No. 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP: Elimination of the \u201csimple business function\u201d requirement and an increase in the revenue threshold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Truong_hop_4_Giao_dich_noi_dia_giua_cac_ben_cung_muc_thue_suat_thue_TNDN\" >Case 4: Domestic transactions between parties with the same corporate income tax rate.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Tai_sao_Tai_san_vo_hinh_tuoc_bo_quyen_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\" >Why do intangible assets exclude the right to be exempt from reporting related-party transactions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Cap_nhat_Nghi_dinh_2552026ND-CP_va_tac_dong_toi_dieu_kien_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\" >Update on Decree No. 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP and Its Impact on the Conditions for Exemption from Preparing Related-Party Transaction Documentation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Diem_moi_Nghi_dinh_2552026ND-CP_ve_giao_dich_voi_ca_nhan\" >Key Changes in Decree No. 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP on Transactions with Individuals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Quy_trinh_4_buoc_tu_ra_soat_dieu_kien_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_cho_doanh_nghiep\" >A 4-step process for businesses to self-assess their eligibility for exemption from related-party transaction documentation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Cac_rui_ro_tiem_an_khi_tu_y_ap_dung_viec_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\" >Potential risks of arbitrarily applying for exemption from related-party transaction documentation.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Case_Study_thuc_te_cho_thay_rui_ro_khi_hieu_sai_ve_mien_lap_ho_so\" >A real-world case study illustrates the risks of misunderstanding the filing waiver.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Tong_hop_cac_truong_hop_ke_khai_va_mien_lap_Ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\" >Summary of cases requiring declaration and exemption from preparing related-party transaction documents.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Thong_tin_lien_he_MAN_%E2%80%93_Master_Accountant_Network\" >Contact information MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_mien_lap_Ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\" >Frequently Asked Questions about Exemption from Relational Transfer Transaction Filing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Doanh_nghiep_lo_co_duoc_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_khong\" >Are loss-making businesses exempt from filing related-party transaction records?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Giao_dich_vay_von_ngan_hang_co_the_lam_mat_quyen_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_khong\" >Can bank loan transactions result in the loss of the exemption from filing related-party transaction records?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Neu_cong_ty_toi_co_chi_phi_nhuong_quyen_thuong_hieu_toi_co_duoc_ap_dung_dien_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_cho_doanh_nghiep_chuc_nang_don_gian_khong\" >If my company incurs franchise fees, am I eligible for the exemption from filing related-party transaction documents for businesses with simple functions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Toi_da_duoc_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_nhung_van_bi_co_quan_thue_an_dinh_thue_khi_thanh_tra_tai_sao_vay\" >I was exempt from filing related-party transaction records, but the tax authorities still assessed my tax liability during an audit. Why is that?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Neu_doanh_thu_nam_vuot_50_ty_dong_nhung_giao_dich_lien_ket_duoi_30_ty_dong_thi_co_duoc_mien_khong\" >If annual revenue exceeds 50 billion VND but related-party transactions are below 30 billion VND, is the exemption granted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/#Neu_doanh_nghiep_duoc_mien_lap_ho_so_nam_2025_thi_nam_2026_co_tu_dong_duoc_mien_khong\" >If a business is exempt from filing documents in 2025, will it automatically be exempt in 2026?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cu_phap_ly_va_nguyen_tac_cot_loi\"><\/span><b>Legal Basis and Core Principles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3653\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3653\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3653\" src=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Can-cu-phap-ly-va-Nguyen-tac-cot-loi-ve-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket.jpg\" alt=\"C\u0103n c\u1ee9 ph\u00e1p l\u00fd v\u00e0 Nguy\u00ean t\u1eafc c\u1ed1t l\u00f5i v\u1ec1 vi\u1ec7c mi\u1ec5n l\u1eadp h\u1ed3 s\u01a1 giao d\u1ecbch li\u00ean k\u1ebft\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Can-cu-phap-ly-va-Nguyen-tac-cot-loi-ve-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Can-cu-phap-ly-va-Nguyen-tac-cot-loi-ve-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Can-cu-phap-ly-va-Nguyen-tac-cot-loi-ve-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Can-cu-phap-ly-va-Nguyen-tac-cot-loi-ve-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Can-cu-phap-ly-va-Nguyen-tac-cot-loi-ve-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Legal basis and core principles for exemption from related-party transaction documentation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this guide on exemptions from filing requirements is based on the most up-to-date body of laws and regulations as of 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Doanh-nghiep\/Luat-Thue-thu-nhap-doanh-nghiep-2025-so-67-2025-QH15-580594.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corporate Income Tax Law No. 67\/2025\/QH15<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Doanh-nghiep\/Nghi-dinh-255-2026-ND-CP-quan-ly-thue-giao-dich-lien-ket-cua-doanh-nghiep-co-quan-he-lien-ket-713416.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Decree 255\/2026\/ND-CP\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core principle underlying the entire process\u2014even for exempted entities\u2014is the \u201carm\u2019s-length principle.\u201d This means that even if your business is exempt from preparing transfer pricing documentation, it is still obligated to demonstrate and ensure that the prices and profit margins in transactions with related parties are comparable to those in transactions between independent parties in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_tiet_truong_hop_duoc_mien_lap_Ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_nam_2026\"><\/span><b>Details on Cases Exempt from Preparing Related-Party Transaction Documentation in 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Shat_bnVH8?si=-YsYasCIz4nGu8ns\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pursuant to Article 19 of Decree No. 255\/2026\/ND-CP, businesses may confidently apply for an exemption if they fall into one of the following four categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Truong_hop_1_Quy_mo_doanh_thu_va_gia_tri_giao_dich_duoi_nguong_an_toan\"><\/span><b>Case 1: Revenue and transaction value are below the safety threshold.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most widely applicable case for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). An enterprise is exempt from filing related-party transaction records if it simultaneously satisfies two quantitative conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total revenue generated during the tax period is less than 50 billion VND.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total value of related-party transactions arising during the tax period is less than VND 30 billion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many entities have miscalculated their transaction values, resulting in the loss of their exemption from filing requirements. The total transaction value must include purchases, sales, borrowing, lending, leasing, renting, and management fees. If the total of these items exceeds 30 billion, the business should consult<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/dich-vu-tu-van-giao-dich-lien-ket\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> related party transaction advisory services<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reputable sources for accurate advice and document preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Truong_hop_2_Doanh_nghiep_da_ky_ket_va_van_hanh_thoa_thuan_APA\"><\/span><b>Case 2: The business has signed and is operating an APA agreement.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a business has proactively entered into an Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) with the General Department of Taxation, transactions covered by this agreement are automatically exempt from filing requirements. The business is only required to submit the annual APA Report in accordance with Circular 45\/2021\/TT-BTC. This is the most effective mechanism for ensuring tax compliance, helping businesses completely eliminate transfer pricing risks for material transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diem_moi_Nghi_dinh_2552026ND-CP_Bai_bo_dieu_kien_chuc_nang_don_gian_va_nang_muc_nguong_doanh_thu\"><\/span><b>Key Changes in Decree No. 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP: Elimination of the \u201csimple business function\u201d requirement and an increase in the revenue threshold<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an exemption from the requirement to prepare a report determining the price of related-party transactions for FDI enterprises operating under a pure processing, manufacturing, or distribution model. The conditions for eligibility under this policy include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise the revenue threshold from 200 to 500 billion dong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the repeal of the \u201csimple function\u201d requirement, businesses do not own or generate income from intangible assets (such as technology copyrights, international trademarks, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The net profit margin (EBIT\/Revenue) must reach the minimum threshold: Distribution industry \u2265 5%, manufacturing industry \u2265 10%, and processing industry \u2265 15%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the actual profit is below the upper threshold, the business may not unilaterally apply the exemption. In this case, taking the initiative to<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/thue-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/\"> hire someone to prepare related party transaction documents.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Benchmarking (comparing profits with the market) is necessary to explain the decline in the company&#039;s profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Truong_hop_4_Giao_dich_noi_dia_giua_cac_ben_cung_muc_thue_suat_thue_TNDN\"><\/span><b>Case 4: Domestic transactions between parties with the same corporate income tax rate.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business is eligible for an exemption mechanism for transactions with related parties that are corporate income tax payers in Vietnam when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both sides apply the same tariff rate (usually 20%).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither party is currently eligible for corporate income tax incentives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tai_sao_Tai_san_vo_hinh_tuoc_bo_quyen_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\"><\/span><b>Why do intangible assets exclude the right to be exempt from reporting related-party transactions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3652\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3652\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3652\" src=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ly-do-tai-san-vo-hinh-tuoc-bo-quyen-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket.jpg\" alt=\"L\u00fd do t\u00e0i s\u1ea3n v\u00f4 h\u00ecnh t\u01b0\u1edbc b\u1ecf quy\u1ec1n mi\u1ec5n l\u1eadp h\u1ed3 s\u01a1 giao d\u1ecbch li\u00ean k\u1ebft\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ly-do-tai-san-vo-hinh-tuoc-bo-quyen-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ly-do-tai-san-vo-hinh-tuoc-bo-quyen-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ly-do-tai-san-vo-hinh-tuoc-bo-quyen-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ly-do-tai-san-vo-hinh-tuoc-bo-quyen-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ly-do-tai-san-vo-hinh-tuoc-bo-quyen-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reasons why intangible assets deprive the right to exemption from filing related-party transaction records.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of exemption from filing related-party transaction records in case 3, the phrase &quot;not owning intangible assets&quot; is often misinterpreted. In 2026, tax authorities will focus on reviewing businesses that use the parent company&#039;s trademark but do not pay fees or participate in the common R&amp;D process. If a business has transactions related to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trademark usage rights (Royalty).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer of proprietary manufacturing technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize a global customer data management system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cap_nhat_Nghi_dinh_2552026ND-CP_va_tac_dong_toi_dieu_kien_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\"><\/span><b>Update on Decree No. 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP and Its Impact on the Conditions for Exemption from Preparing Related-Party Transaction Documentation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree No. 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP sets forth stricter standards regarding affiliated relationships. Most notably:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The lender or guarantor is a credit institution that has no equity, investment, management, or control relationship with the borrowing enterprise;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Neither party is subject to control, capital contribution, or investment from another party;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Creditor, guarantor is<b> The state-owned organization 100% has the function of buying, selling, and handling debt.<\/b> and no control over businesses that borrow money.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decree 255\/2026 succeeds Decree 132\/2020 and Decree 20\/2025 regarding interest expense limitations: If total interest expenses exceed 30% of EBITDA, the disallowed portion may reduce net income below the thresholds of 5%, 10%, or 15%. In that case, the company may lose its eligibility for the \u201csafe profit margin\u201d category.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diem_moi_Nghi_dinh_2552026ND-CP_ve_giao_dich_voi_ca_nhan\"><\/span><strong>Key Changes in Decree No. 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP on Transactions with Individuals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Businesses that conduct transactions with individuals who manage, control, or are related to those individuals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Transfer or receive at least <b>25%<\/b> capital contribution; or<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Borrowing, lending,<b> Borrow or lend at least 10%<\/b> Equity at the time of the transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/moi-quan-he-lien-ket-theo-nghi-dinh-255\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">12 Forms of Determining Affiliated Relationships Under Decree 255<\/span><\/strong>.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, businesses need to calculate carefully.<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/chi-phi-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/\"> related party transaction documentation costs<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to the risk of being assessed a tax liability in order to make a reasonable compliance decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_trinh_4_buoc_tu_ra_soat_dieu_kien_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_cho_doanh_nghiep\"><\/span><b>A 4-step process for businesses to self-assess their eligibility for exemption from related-party transaction documentation.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure that a business is truly eligible for the exemption from filing financial statements, accountants must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Identify new affiliated relationships. Update the list of affiliated parties based on both equity ownership and lending or management relationships, in accordance with Decree 255\/2026\/ND.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Measure the revenue threshold of 50 billion VND and the total value of related-party transactions of 30 billion VND. Use audited financial statements to accurately determine revenue and total transaction value. If close to the threshold, extreme caution is needed regarding hidden fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Evaluate the functions and intangible assets, as well as the net profit margin, of the industry and sector in which the business operates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Prepare documentation proving eligibility for the exemption. Prepare an internal explanatory statement outlining the reasons why the company qualifies for an exemption from preparing related-party transaction documentation. This explanatory statement must be accompanied by data extracted from the accounting software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_rui_ro_tiem_an_khi_tu_y_ap_dung_viec_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\"><\/span><b>Potential risks of arbitrarily applying for exemption from related-party transaction documentation.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3651\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3651\" src=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cac-rui-ro-tiem-an-khi-tu-y-ap-dung-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00e1c r\u1ee7i ro ti\u1ec1m \u1ea9n khi t\u1ef1 \u00fd \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng vi\u1ec7c mi\u1ec5n l\u1eadp h\u1ed3 s\u01a1 giao d\u1ecbch li\u00ean k\u1ebft\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cac-rui-ro-tiem-an-khi-tu-y-ap-dung-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cac-rui-ro-tiem-an-khi-tu-y-ap-dung-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cac-rui-ro-tiem-an-khi-tu-y-ap-dung-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cac-rui-ro-tiem-an-khi-tu-y-ap-dung-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cac-rui-ro-tiem-an-khi-tu-y-ap-dung-viec-mien-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Potential risks of arbitrarily applying for exemption from related-party transaction documentation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many businesses confidently believe they are exempt from filing related-party transaction records, but in reality, this is often rejected by the tax authorities during audits because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data error: Failure to include the value of non-monetary transactions (such as asset loans, senior personnel loans).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect business sector: The company is involved in both manufacturing and trading, but applies a profit margin of 5% to all activities (while manufacturing requires 10%).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of comparable documentation: Although exempt from filing related-party transaction records, if the purchase price of raw materials from the parent company is unusually high, the tax authorities still have the right to request an explanation using market data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_thuc_te_cho_thay_rui_ro_khi_hieu_sai_ve_mien_lap_ho_so\"><\/span><b>A real-world case study illustrates the risks of misunderstanding the filing waiver.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company A in Binh Duong has revenue of 450 t\u1ef7 (below the 500 t\u1ef7 threshold) and reported a profit of 12% (above the 10% threshold for the manufacturing sector). The company self-assessed that it qualifies for an exemption from preparing a transfer pricing documentation file. However, during an audit in 2025, the tax authority discovered that Company A was making monthly \u201cTechnical Support\u201d payments to its parent company in South Korea. These payments were deemed to be related to intangible assets (technical know-how).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result: Company A had its exemption from filing tax returns denied, had its profit margin reassessed to 18%, and was required to pay back more than 5 billion VND in corporate income tax, along with late payment penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Reference: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/dich-vu-lap-ho-so-giao-dich-lien-ket\/\">Related party transaction documentation service<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tong_hop_cac_truong_hop_ke_khai_va_mien_lap_Ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\"><\/span><b>Summary of cases requiring declaration and exemption from preparing related-party transaction documents.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help businesses easily determine whether they are required to prepare a transfer pricing documentation file or are exempt from doing so, they should compare each specific case with the corresponding reporting obligations under Articles 18 and 19 of Decree 255\/2026\/N\u0110-CP. The table below summarizes the five most common scenarios and clarifies to what extent businesses are required to file Form No. 01 and under which circumstances they are exempt from preparing the transfer pricing documentation. This serves as an important reference to help businesses avoid confusion between \u201cstill required to file\u201d and \u201cexempt from preparing the transfer pricing documentation.\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<caption><b>Board:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Summary of cases requiring or exempting the creation of related-party transaction records.<\/span><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6874%;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case 02 enterprises have affiliated and GDLK relationships<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.1102%;\" colspan=\"5\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration regulations and declaration exemptions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.7595%;\" colspan=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information on affiliate relationships and GDLK (Form No. 01)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.3507%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDLK pricing profile (Including: National profile; Global profile; National profit margin report)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 6.51303%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section I<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.51503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.71543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section III<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 8.01603%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section IV<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 25.3507%;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6874%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise A has domestic or foreign capital and enterprise B has foreign capital in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both enterprises have the same corporate income tax rate 20%, neither party enjoys corporate income tax incentives.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 6.51303%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.51503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.71543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 8.01603%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 25.3507%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6874%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise A has foreign capital located in Vietnam, enterprise B has foreign capital located outside of Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incurring related transactions, enterprise A has annual revenue of less than 50 billion and the total value of all related transactions arising in the period is less than 30 billion VND\/year.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 6.51303%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.51503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.71543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 8.01603%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 25.3507%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6874%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise A has an affiliated relationship with enterprise B. Both A and B have signed an advance pricing agreement (APA) according to Circular 201\/2013\/TT-BTC.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 6.51303%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.51503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.71543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 8.01603%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 25.3507%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6874%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise A has domestic or foreign capital, located in Vietnam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise B is foreign-owned and located outside of Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies with annual revenue of less than 500 billion VND (excluding revenue from the exploitation and use of intangible assets, such as royalty payments) have the following EBIT figures by industry:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution industry from 5% and above<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing industry from 10% or more\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing industry from 15% or more<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 6.51303%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.51503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.71543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 8.01603%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 25.3507%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6874%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both businesses have related relationships other than the above cases.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 6.51303%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.51503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 7.71543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 8.01603%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 25.3507%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, even if eligible for an exemption, businesses are still required to fully complete Form No. 01 and provide all relevant information regarding related-party relationships and transactions in their corporate income tax return. If the above conditions are not fully met, businesses must prepare a complete National File, the Global File, and the Country-by-Country Report (if consolidated global revenue reaches 750 million EUR or more) to avoid the risk of tax assessments, back taxes, and penalties during a tax audit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><b>Conclude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As tax authorities continue to tighten their oversight of transfer pricing, businesses should proactively review the conditions for exemption from preparing transfer pricing documentation from the outset, while also preparing a set of internal supporting documents to be ready to provide explanations when necessary. For cases involving cross-border transactions, intra-group loans, service fee payments, or the use of intangible assets from a parent company, consulting with experts is essential to avoid misinterpreting the scope of the exemption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your business is unsure whether it is actually exempt from filing a transfer pricing documentation report, or if you need to conduct a quick risk assessment before the tax filing deadline, take the initiative to <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/giaodichlienket.man.net.vn\/en\/lien-he\/\">Contact MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/a><\/span><\/strong> For free support and advice!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thong_tin_lien_he_MAN_%E2%80%93_Master_Accountant_Network\"><\/span><b>Contact information MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> man@man.net.vn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Google Business Profile:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/EmihzHg354pCASC9k\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">View MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network&#039;s Google Business Profile<\/span><\/strong>\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\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">View expert Le Hoang Tuyen&#039;s LinkedIn profile.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible for production and professional content review by: Mr. <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/man.net.vn\/le-hoang-tuyen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Le Hoang Tuyen \u2013 Founder &amp; CEO of MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He is a CPA Vietnam auditor with over 30 years of in-depth experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate legal consulting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_mien_lap_Ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions about Exemption from Relational Transfer Transaction Filing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_lo_co_duoc_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_khong\"><\/span><b>Are loss-making businesses exempt from filing related-party transaction records?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely NOT. Profit or loss is not the primary criterion. If revenue exceeds 50 billion VND and the total value of related-party transactions is greater than 30 billion VND, the business must still file a normal report even if it is operating at a loss. In fact, businesses with losses due to related-party transactions are at the highest risk of being audited for transfer pricing in 2026. In this case, the business&#039;s report must provide extremely detailed explanations of the objective reasons for the loss to avoid having its profit assessed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giao_dich_vay_von_ngan_hang_co_the_lam_mat_quyen_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_khong\"><\/span><b>Can bank loan transactions result in the loss of the exemption from filing related-party transaction records?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES. According to Decree No. 255\/2026\/ND-CP, if a lending bank accounts for more than 50% of the total value of the enterprise\u2019s medium- and long-term debt, and this loan amounts to at least 25% of the enterprise\u2019s equity capital, then the bank and the enterprise are considered related parties. In that case, interest on bank loans is included in the value of related-party transactions. If the total value of these transactions exceeds 30 billion VND, the enterprise will not be eligible for the exemption from preparing financial statements based on the safety threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neu_cong_ty_toi_co_chi_phi_nhuong_quyen_thuong_hieu_toi_co_duoc_ap_dung_dien_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_cho_doanh_nghiep_chuc_nang_don_gian_khong\"><\/span><b>If my company incurs franchise fees, am I eligible for the exemption from filing related-party transaction documents for businesses with simple functions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Brand-related assets, such as franchise rights, are defined by law as intangible assets. Therefore, when your company incurs franchise fees paid to an affiliated party, this exemption is immediately revoked.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toi_da_duoc_mien_lap_ho_so_giao_dich_lien_ket_nhung_van_bi_co_quan_thue_an_dinh_thue_khi_thanh_tra_tai_sao_vay\"><\/span><b>I was exempt from filing related-party transaction records, but the tax authorities still assessed my tax liability during an audit. Why is that?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two reasons for this. Firstly, the business qualifies for quantitative exemption from reporting related-party transactions, but its actual transaction prices violate the Governance Principle (for example, purchasing raw materials from the parent company at double the market price). Secondly, the business fails to provide documentation proving the objectivity of the transaction prices when requested for consultation (even though exempt from formal reporting, the business must still provide original documents, contracts, and pricing logic).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neu_doanh_thu_nam_vuot_50_ty_dong_nhung_giao_dich_lien_ket_duoi_30_ty_dong_thi_co_duoc_mien_khong\"><\/span><b>If annual revenue exceeds 50 billion VND but related-party transactions are below 30 billion VND, is the exemption granted?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The exemption under the safety threshold requires businesses to simultaneously meet both conditions: revenue below VND 50 billion and total value of related-party transactions below VND 30 billion. If either threshold is exceeded, the business will not be eligible for this exemption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neu_doanh_nghiep_duoc_mien_lap_ho_so_nam_2025_thi_nam_2026_co_tu_dong_duoc_mien_khong\"><\/span><b>If a business is exempt from filing documents in 2025, will it automatically be exempt in 2026?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Exemption conditions must be reassessed each tax period. If revenue increases, new transactions occur, the loan structure changes, or transactions involving intangible assets arise, the business may no longer be eligible for exemption in the following year.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mi\u1ec5n l\u1eadp h\u1ed3 s\u01a1 giao d\u1ecbch li\u00ean k\u1ebft l\u00e0 c\u01a1 ch\u1ebf quan tr\u1ecdng gi\u00fap doanh nghi\u1ec7p gi\u1ea3m \u0111\u00e1ng k\u1ec3 chi ph\u00ed tu\u00e2n th\u1ee7 v\u00e0 \u00e1p l\u1ef1c chu\u1ea9n b\u1ecb h\u1ed3 s\u01a1 chuy\u1ec3n gi\u00e1 trong n\u0103m 2026. Tuy nhi\u00ean, kh\u00f4ng ph\u1ea3i m\u1ecdi doanh nghi\u1ec7p c\u00f3 giao d\u1ecbch li\u00ean k\u1ebft \u0111\u1ec1u \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng \u0111i\u1ec1u ki\u1ec7n n\u00e0y. 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