Circular No. 10/2010/TT-NHNN amends Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2010/TT-NHNN dated January 6, 2010 regarding the abolition of Decision No. 03/2006/QD-NHNN dated January 18, 2006 on gold trading on foreign accounts and Decision No. 11/2007/QD-NHNN dated March 15, 2007 on amending and supplementing Decision No. 03/2006/QD-NHNN.

Circular No. 10/2010/TT-NHNN stipulates that credit institutions and enterprises engaged in gold trading on foreign accounts must settle and close all accounts before June 30, 2010. Business licenses will become invalid from June 30, 2010.

Document No.10/2010/TT-NHNN
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityState Bank of Vietnam
Signed byNguyễn Văn Bình — Phó Thống đốc
Updated27/06/2026
SectorBanking
FieldUncategorized
Issued date26/03/2010
Effective date26/03/2010
Expiry date29/06/2010
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 10/2010/TT-NHNN stipulates that credit institutions and enterprises engaged in gold trading on foreign accounts must settle and close all accounts before June 30, 2010. Business licenses will become invalid from June 30, 2010.

Scope of application

Credit institutions and enterprises currently engaged in gold trading on foreign accounts.

Key points

  • Credit institutions and enterprises → must settle and close gold trading accounts abroad before June 30, 2010.
  • Business licenses → become invalid from June 30, 2010.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reducing foreign exchange risks and strengthening monetary management.
  • Negative impact: Enterprises may face difficulties in account conversion, affecting business operations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What must credit institutions and enterprises do before June 30, 2010?

Credit institutions and enterprises must settle and close gold trading accounts abroad.

Until when will business licenses for gold trading on foreign accounts remain valid?

Business licenses will become invalid from June 30, 2010.

What is the deadline for closing gold trading accounts abroad?

The deadline for closing gold trading accounts abroad is before June 30, 2010.

Will credit institutions and enterprises be penalized if they fail to comply with this regulation?

This circular does not mention sanctions, but violations may lead to other legal consequences.

How will credit institutions and enterprises engaged in gold trading on foreign accounts be affected?

Credit institutions and enterprises must settle and close gold trading accounts abroad before June 30, 2010, which may cause difficulties in account conversion.

Full text

STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 10/2010/TT-NHNN
Hanoi, March 26, 2010
CIRCULAR
Amending Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2010/TT-NHNN dated January 6, 2010 on the abolition of Decision No. 03/2006/QĐ-NHNN dated January 18, 2006 on gold trading on foreign accounts and Decision No. 11/2007/QĐ-NHNN dated March 15, 2007 amending and supplementing Decision No. 03/2006/QĐ-NHNN
Pursuant to the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam 1997; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam 2003;
Pursuant to the Law on Credit Institutions 1997; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Credit Institutions 2004;
Pursuant to Decree No. 160/2006/NĐ-CP dated December 28, 2006, of the Government detailing the implementation of the Foreign Exchange Decree;
Pursuant to Decree No. 96/2008/NĐ-CP dated August 26, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the State Bank of Vietnam;
Implementing the guidance of the Prime Minister at Official Letter No. 315/VPCP-KTTH dated March 25, 2010 of the Government Office;
The State Bank of Vietnam hereby promulgates the following:

Article 1.

Amending Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2010/TT-NHNN dated January 6, 2010 on the abolition of Decision No. 03/2006/QĐ-NHNN dated January 18, 2006 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on gold trading on foreign accounts and Decision No. 11/2007/QĐ-NHNN dated March 15, 2007 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam amending and supplementing Decision No. 03/2006/QĐ-NHNN as follows:
"2. Credit institutions and enterprises currently engaged in gold trading on foreign accounts shall be responsible for closing out and terminating their gold trading accounts abroad before June 30, 2010.
3. Licenses for gold trading on foreign accounts issued by the State Bank of Vietnam to credit institutions and enterprises engaged in gold trading pursuant to Decision No. 03/2006/QĐ-NHNN dated January 18, 2006 on gold trading on foreign accounts and Decision No. 11/2007/QĐ-NHNN dated March 15, 2007 amending and supplementing Decision No. 03/2006/QĐ-NHNN shall cease to be effective from June 30, 2010."

Article 2.

1. This Circular takes effect from March 26, 2010.

2. The Director of the Office, Heads of the Department of Foreign Exchange Management, Heads of units under the State Bank of Vietnam, Governors of the State Bank of Vietnam branches in provinces and centrally governed cities, and credit institutions, enterprises engaged in gold trading on foreign accounts are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DIRECTOR
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(Signed)
Nguyen Van Binh
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