Decision No. 158/1998/QĐ-TTg allows the trial implementation of certain policies in the Ha Tien border gate area, Kiên Giang province, to promote trade, import-export activities, and tourism. Enterprises will enjoy tax incentives, business registration procedures, and infrastructure investment.
适用范围
Domestic and foreign investors, enterprises established in the Ha Tien border gate area, Cambodian citizens, and foreigners with the need to reside or operate in this area.
要点
- Investors are entitled to a 50% reduction in land and sea surface rental fees compared to the current price range.
- Enterprises are allowed to engage in import-export of various goods (excluding prohibited items).
- Cambodian citizens residing in border provinces with valid travel permits may enter and exit the area for no more than seven days.
- Foreign citizens holding valid passports may stay in the Ha Tien border economic zone for no more than fifteen days.
- Enterprises benefit from preferential business registration procedures and capital mobilization.
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- Creating opportunities for investors to develop businesses, increase income, and create jobs for local residents.
- Supporting tourism development through visa exemptions for short-term stays for foreign citizens.
- Reducing land and sea surface rental costs for enterprises, helping to lower product prices.
❓ 常见问题
What benefits do investors receive?
Both domestic and foreign investors are entitled to a 50% reduction in land and sea surface rental fees compared to the current price range. Additionally, enterprises can engage in import-export of various goods (excluding prohibited items) and benefit from preferential business registration procedures.
How long can Cambodian citizens stay in the Ha Tien border gate area?
Cambodian citizens residing in border provinces with valid travel permits may enter and exit the area for no more than seven days. Cambodian citizens residing outside this area and foreign citizens holding valid passports may stay in the Ha Tien border economic zone for no more than fifteen days.
What must enterprises do to engage in import-export activities?
Enterprises may engage in import-export of various goods (excluding prohibited items) according to current regulations. For goods managed by quota and those subject to specific conditions, enterprises must comply with relevant state regulations.
What must foreign citizens do to stay in the Ha Tien border gate area?
Foreign citizens holding valid passports are exempt from visas for entry and exit and may stay in the Ha Tien border economic zone for no more than fifteen days. If they wish to enter other areas within Kiên Giang province or other provinces, they may apply for a visa at the border checkpoint upon review by the immigration authority.
How can enterprises mobilize capital?
Enterprises can mobilize domestic and foreign capital through appropriate forms in accordance with Vietnamese law to build infrastructure and production and service facilities in line with socio-economic development plans.
全文
DECISION OF THE PRIME MINISTER
REGARDING THE TRIAL APPLICATION OF CERTAIN POLICIES IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE AREA OF KIEN GIANG PROVINCE
PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;
CONSIDERING THE PROPOSAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF KIEN GIANG PROVINCE AT DOCUMENT NO. 26/TT-UB DATED MAY 25, 1998 AND THE OPINIONS OF THE CENTRAL MINISTRIES AND SECTORS CONCERNED,
DECISION:
Article 1. PERMITTING THE TRIAL APPLICATION OF CERTAIN POLICIES IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE), INCLUDING THE PHUONG TO CHAU, DONG HO, BINH SAN, PHAO DAU AND XA MY DUC OF HA TIEN CITY, KIEN GIANG PROVINCE.
THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE SHALL BE GIVEN PRIORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT IN TRADE, EXPORTS, IMPORTS, TOURISM SERVICES AND INDUSTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM AND IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES.
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM RESPECTS AND PROTECTS THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INVESTORS INVESTING IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIETNAMESE LAWS, CURRENT POLICIES AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS TO WHICH THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM IS A PARTY.
Article 2. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS INCLUDING EXPORT AND IMPORT ACTIVITIES, TEMPORARY IMPORT FOR RE-EXPORT, TRANSIT SERVICES, FREE ZONES, DUTY-FREE SHOPS, FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS, PRODUCT SHOWROOMS, FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS FOR EXPORT PRODUCTS, BRANCHES AND REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPANIES, AND BORDER MARKETS.
DOMESTIC ENTERPRISES ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW, WITH HEADQUARTERS IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE, ARE PERMITTED TO DIRECTLY TRADE IN ALL TYPES OF GOODS (EXCEPT THOSE PROHIBITED BY THE STATE FOR IMPORT OR EXPORT). THE TRADING OF GOODS MANAGED BY QUOTA AND OTHER GOODS SUBJECT TO QUOTAS AND CONDITIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT STATE REGULATIONS.
Article 3. DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INVESTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INVEST IN DEVELOPING PRODUCTION, BUSINESS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW ON STIMULATING DOMESTIC INVESTMENT AND THE LAW ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM. IN ADDITION TO THE BENEFITS UNDER CURRENT REGULATIONS, THEY ARE ALSO ENTITLED TO:
1. DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INVESTORS INVESTING IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE SHALL HAVE THEIR LAND RENT AND SEA SURFACE RENT REDUCED BY 50% COMPARED TO THE CURRENT FRAMEWORK PRICES APPLIED BY THE STATE IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE AREA.
2. Foreign investors transferring profits abroad shall enjoy the lowest tax rate within the legal tax range.
DOMESTIC ENTERPRISES OPERATING WITHIN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE SHALL REGISTER THEIR BUSINESS WITH THE KIEN GIANG PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE WITH SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM. THE MINISTRY OF TRADE SHALL GUIDE AND DELEGATE THE KIEN GIANG PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE TO ISSUE LICENSES FOR FOREIGN ENTERPRISES TO ESTABLISH BRANCHES OR REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE IN THE FIELD OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM. FOREIGN ENTERPRISES SHALL BE ALLOWED TO ORGANIZE INTERNATIONAL FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDANCE OF THE MINISTRY OF TRADE.
Article 4. INVESTORS IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE SHALL BE ALLOWED TO RAISE FUNDS FROM BOTH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIETNAMESE LAWS TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRODUCTION AND SERVICE FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNED ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, GUARANTEING NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL AND CIVIL PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE MUST BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION IN VIETNAM.
Article 5.
1. FROM 1999 TO 2002, THE STATE SHALL INVEST AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN 50% OF THE ANNUAL REVENUE COLLECTED IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE INTO THE ECONOMIC ZONE THROUGH THE PROVINCIAL BUDGET. THE AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT AND THE LIST OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO BE INVESTED SHALL BE PROPOSED BY THE KIEN GIANG PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE AND DECIDED BY THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND INVESTMENT AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE.
2. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE KIEN GIANG PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE BASIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS GROUPS B AND C IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND INVESTMENT.
Article 6. BORDER CROSSING MANAGEMENT.
1. CAMBODIAN CITIZENS RESIDING IN THE PROVINCE ADJACENT TO KIEN GIANG PROVINCE, WITH A NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD OR A BORDER CROSSING PASS ISSUED BY THE AUTHORIZED CAMBODIAN AUTHORITIES, SHALL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE FOR UP TO 7 DAYS.
2. CAMBODIAN CITIZENS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE ABOVE AREA, WITH A REGULAR PASSPORT, SHALL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE WITHOUT A VISA FOR UP TO 15 DAYS. IF THEY WISH TO ENTER OTHER LOCATIONS IN KIEN GIANG PROVINCE OR OTHER PROVINCES, THEY SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR A VISA AT THE BORDER GATE BY THE BORDER CROSSING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY).
3. FOREIGN CITIZENS (EXCEPT CAMBODIAN CITIZENS) WITH A VALID PASSPORT SHALL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER AND EXIT VIETNAM WITHOUT A VISA AND REMAIN IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE FOR UP TO 15 DAYS. IF THEY WISH TO ENTER OTHER LOCATIONS IN KIEN GIANG PROVINCE OR OTHER PROVINCES, THEY SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR A VISA AT THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE BY THE BORDER CROSSING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY), EXCEPT IN CASES OF MUTUAL VISA EXEMPTION.
4. FOREIGN SEAFARERS AND VESSELS WITH VALID DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE TO LOAD AND UNLOAD GOODS ACCORDING TO THE CREW BOOK OR SEAFARER PASSPORT ISSUED BY THE AUTHORIZED FOREIGN AUTHORITIES. IF THEY REQUIRE LOADING AND UNLOADING GOODS AT OTHER PORTS IN KIEN GIANG PROVINCE, THEY SHALL FOLLOW CURRENT REGULATIONS.
Article 7. THE KIEN GIANG PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH A DIRECTORATE TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES SET FORTH IN THIS DECISION. TWO YEARS AFTER IMPLEMENTATION, THE KIEN GIANG PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH THE CENTRAL MINISTRIES AND SECTORS TO EVALUATE THE TRIAL APPLICATION OF THESE POLICIES IN THE HA TIEN BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE AND RECOMMEND NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THE PRIME MINISTER.
Article 8. This Decision shall take effect from January 1, 1999. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, and the Chairman of the People's Committee of Kiên Giang Province shall proactively prepare relevant conditions for implementation and be responsible for enforcing this Decision in accordance with their functions, tasks, and authorities./.
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