Decision No. 29/2003/QD-BTC on delegating to the Director General of the General Department of Taxation the authority to handle tax debt write-offs and State budget receivables as stipulated in Circular No. 32/2002/TT-BTC dated April 10, 2002, issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Decision No. 29/2003/QD-BTC delegates to the Director General of the General Department of Taxation the authority to handle tax debt write-offs and State budget receivables for enterprises facing difficulties due to objective reasons, as stipulated in Circular No. 32/2002/TT-BTC. This decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

Document No.29/2003/QĐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byNguyễn Sinh Hùng — Bộ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/03/2003
Effective date17/03/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 29/2003/QD-BTC delegates to the Director General of the General Department of Taxation the authority to handle tax debt write-offs and State budget receivables for enterprises facing difficulties due to objective reasons, as stipulated in Circular No. 32/2002/TT-BTC. This decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

Scope of application

Director General of the General Department of Taxation

Key points

  • The Director General of the General Department of Taxation is authorized to examine and resolve tax debt write-offs and State budget receivables for enterprises facing difficulties due to objective reasons.
  • The Director General of the General Department of Taxation must report monthly to the Ministry of Finance on the examination and resolution of tax debt write-offs and State budget receivables for enterprises authorized under this decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps reduce financial burdens for enterprises facing difficulties, supporting business recovery.
  • Negative impact: May cause inconsistencies in tax debt write-off resolutions among units if specific regulations are not provided.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which enterprises are authorized?

Enterprises facing difficulties due to objective reasons as per Decision No. 172/2001/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister.

What does the Director General of the General Department of Taxation have the authority to do?

The Director General of the General Department of Taxation is authorized to examine and resolve tax debt write-offs and State budget receivables for enterprises facing difficulties due to objective reasons.

How is the monthly report made?

The Director General of the General Department of Taxation must report to the Ministry of Finance on the examination and resolution of tax debt write-offs and State budget receivables for enterprises authorized under this decision.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 29/2003/QĐ-BTC
Hanoi, March 17, 2003

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the delegation to the Director General of the Tax General Department to handle the cancellation of tax debts and other amounts payable to the State budget as provided for in Circular No. 32/2002/TT-BTC dated April 10, 2002

Pursuant to Decision No. 172/2001/QĐ-TTg dated November 5, 2001 of the Government Chairman on the handling of deferred payment, write-off of tax debts, and other amounts payable to the State budget for businesses and production and business establishments facing difficulties due to objective reasons;
Pursuant to Circular No. 32/2002/TT-BTC dated April 10, 2002 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decision No. 172/2001/QĐ-TTg dated November 5, 2001;
10/4/2002 of the Ministry of Finance

_______________________________

 

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

BASED ON DECREE NO. 178/CP DATED OCTOBER 28, 1994 OF THE GOVERNMENT ON THE TASKS, POWERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE;

At the proposal of the Director General of the Tax General Department, the Head of the Cadres and Civil Service Training Department, and the Director of the Ministry of Finance's Office;

Delegates to the Director General of the Tax General Department the authority to examine and resolve the cancellation of tax debts and other amounts payable to the State budget as stipulated in Section IV Part B of Circular No. 32/2002/TT-BTC dated April 10, 2002 of the Ministry of Finance guiding Decision No. 172/2001/QĐ-TTg dated November 5, 2001 of the Government Chairman on the handling of deferred payment, write-off of tax debts, and other amounts payable to the State budget for businesses and production and business establishments facing difficulties due to objective reasons.

The Director General of the Tax General Department shall have the responsibility to report periodically monthly to the Ministry on the examination and resolution of the cancellation of tax debts and other amounts payable to the State budget of the enterprises authorized and shall be responsible before the Minister of Finance for his decisions. 

DECISION:

Article 1. The Director General of the Tax General Department, the Head of the Cadres and Civil Service Training Department, the Director of the Ministry of Finance's Office, and the Heads of related units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

Article 2. The Director of the General Department of Taxation shall regularly report to the Ministry on the examination and resolution of tax debt cancellation and other amounts payable to the State budget of enterprises authorized, and shall be accountable to the Minister of Finance for their decisions.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect from the date of signing.

The Director of the General Department of Taxation, the Head of the Cadres and Training Department, the Director of the Ministry of Finance's Office, and the Heads of relevant units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

MINISTER OF FINANCE ||
(Signed)
Nguyen Sinh Hung
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