According to point a clause 27 Article 3, clause 8 Article 59 and clause 1 Article 140 of the Law on Tax administration No. 38/2019/QH14, taxpayers suffering damages due to epidemics shall be considered for exemption from fines and late payment interests.
However, the General Department of Vietnam Customs assumes that in case an enterprise still operates rather than having to suspend business and production activities during the Covid-19 pandemic, it shall not be entitled to exemption from fines and late payment interests according to the aforesaid regulations.