Circular No. 16/2010/TT-BTC guiding the amendment and supplementation of Circular No. 120/2002/TT-BTC dated December 30, 2002 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decree No. 89/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 7, 2002 of the Government on printing, issuing, using, and managing invoices.

Circular No. 16/2010/TT-BTC guides the printing, issuance, use, and management of invoices, amending Point 5, Section I, Part B of Circular No. 120/2002/TT-BTC. Each invoice must have at least three copies; exceptions apply when using invoices with two copies, requiring approval from the tax authority.

Document No.16/2010/TT-BTC
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byĐỗ Hoàng Anh Tuấn — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date01/02/2010
Effective date01/02/2010
Expiry date01/01/2011
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 16/2010/TT-BTC guides the printing, issuance, use, and management of invoices, amending Point 5, Section I, Part B of Circular No. 120/2002/TT-BTC. Each invoice must have at least three copies; exceptions apply when using invoices with two copies, requiring approval from the tax authority.

Key points

  • Organizations and individuals printing, issuing, using, and managing invoices → each invoice must have at least three copies; exceptions apply when using invoices with two copies, requiring approval from the tax authority.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps ensure accuracy and transparency in the printing, issuance, use, and management of invoices, preventing improper use of invoices.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses when needing to use invoices with two copies, requiring approval from the tax authority.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many copies are there in each invoice?

Each invoice must have at least three copies. Exceptions apply when using invoices with two copies, requiring approval from the tax authority.

When is approval from the tax authority required?

Approval from the tax authority is required when using invoices with two copies.

How many copies are there in each invoice?

Each invoice must have at least three copies. Exceptions apply when using invoices with two copies, requiring approval from the tax authority.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from the date of signing.

What are the usage functions of each copy of the invoice?

Copy 1: Retain, Copy 2: Deliver to customer, Copy 3: Internal use. For invoices in the form of stamps, tickets, cards, the number of copies may be adjusted but must be approved by the tax authority.

Full text

 

CIRCULAR
Guidelines for amending and supplementing Circular No. 120/2002/TT-BTC dated December 30, 2002 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decree No. 89/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 7, 2002 of the Government on printing, issuing, using, and managing invoices
 
Pursuant to the Law on Legislative Issuance of Legal Normative Documents No. 17/2008/QH12 dated June 3, 2008 and related implementing guidelines;
Pursuant to the Law on Value Added Tax No. 13/2008/QH12 dated June 3, 2008, the Law on Tax Administration No. 78/2006/QH11 dated November 29, 2006 and detailed regulations implementing these Laws;
The Ministry of Finance issues guidelines for amending and supplementing Circular No. 120/2002/TT-BTC dated December 30, 2002 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decree No. 89/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 7, 2002 of the Government on printing, issuing, using, and managing invoices as follows:
Clause 4 of Article 6Amend Point 5, Section I, Part B of Circular No. 120/2002/TT-BTC dated December 30, 2002 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decree No. 89/2002/NĐ-CP as follows:
"5. Invoice copies:
Each invoice must have three copies or more; in cases where two copies are used, approval from the tax authority is required. Functions of each copy: Copy 1: Retain, Copy 2: Deliver to customer, Copy 3: Internal use. For invoices in the form of stamps, tickets, or cards, the number of copies may be adjusted but must be approved by the tax authority.".
Article 2. This Circular takes effect from the date of signature. Any difficulties encountered during implementation should be reported to the Ministry of Finance for review and appropriate amendments./.

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