{"id":8666,"date":"2026-04-28T11:28:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T04:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edubelife.vn\/article-2-vietnam-digital-asset-legal-framework-2026-the-first-time-a-relatively-complete-ecosystem-exists\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T03:32:33","slug":"article-2-vietnam-digital-asset-legal-framework-2026-the-first-time-a-relatively-complete-ecosystem-exists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edubelife.vn\/en\/article-2-vietnam-digital-asset-legal-framework-2026-the-first-time-a-relatively-complete-ecosystem-exists\/","title":{"rendered":"ARTICLE 2: Vietnam Digital Asset Legal Framework 2026 \u2013 The First Time a Relatively Complete Ecosystem Exists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>VIETNAMESE LEGAL &amp; TAX FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITAL ASSET INCOME \u2013 5 ARTICLE SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">BIZMAP \u2013 Vietnam\u2019s Investment Arbiter &amp; Steward, together with EDUBELIFE \u2013 expert in Finance, Accounting &amp; Legal\/Tax advisory, introduces a practical series on Vietnam\u2019s evolving rules for digital asset income.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From crypto, tokenized assets, NFTs, online platforms, data monetization to cross-border digital income, legal clarity creates confidence and opportunity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For businesses, individuals and investors\u2014especially foreign investors\u2014understanding Vietnam\u2019s legal direction means better compliance, smarter structuring, lower risk and stronger market entry decisions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vietnam is building the foundation of a transparent digital economy. Those who understand early can lead early.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vietnam Has Moved Beyond the \u201cNo Law\u201d Era<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest barriers to Vietnam\u2019s digital asset market was the lack of a unified legal framework. From 2025 onward, Vietnam has begun building a relatively clear legal foundation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Law on Digital Technology Industry No. 71\/2025\/QH15 \u2013 A New Pillar<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For the first time, digital assets are formally recognized, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Virtual assets<\/li>\n<li>Crypto assets<\/li>\n<li>Other digital assets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is highly significant because it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ends the conceptual vacuum<\/li>\n<li>Creates a basis for sector-specific regulation<\/li>\n<li>Opens the door for market licensing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Civil Code 2015 \u2013 The Foundation of Property Rights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Although crypto is not explicitly named, the Civil Code still provides the legal basis for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Property rights<\/li>\n<li>Transfers<\/li>\n<li>Contracts<\/li>\n<li>Damages and compensation<\/li>\n<li>Dispute resolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Future digital asset cases will continue to rely on these civil law principles.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Law on Electronic Transactions 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This law is critical because it recognizes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electronic data<\/li>\n<li>Digital signatures<\/li>\n<li>Electronic contracts<\/li>\n<li>Electronic records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means digital asset transactions now have stronger evidentiary foundations.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Anti-Money Laundering Law 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Digital assets are a sensitive sector. Businesses must pay close attention to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer KYC<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring suspicious transactions<\/li>\n<li>Reporting obligations<\/li>\n<li>Risk governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Resolution No. 05\/2025\/NQ-CP \u2013 Crypto Market Sandbox<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A major step forward:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pilot token issuance<\/li>\n<li>Pilot exchanges<\/li>\n<li>Licensing service providers<\/li>\n<li>Controlled experimentation within a sandbox environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach mirrors successful models used by Singapore and the UAE.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong> Taxation and Licensing Procedures<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Decision No. 96\/QD-BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Establishes procedures for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Licensing<\/li>\n<li>Amendment of licenses<\/li>\n<li>Revocation of licenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Circular No. 32\/2026\/TT-BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the first time provides tax guidance for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Investment<\/li>\n<li>Trading<\/li>\n<li>Transfers<\/li>\n<li>Token issuance<\/li>\n<li>Related services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vietnam may not yet be the world\u2019s most mature market, but it has clearly moved beyond the era of legal uncertainty. This is a golden moment for first movers.<\/p>\n<p>#DigitalAssetLaw #CryptoLaw #BlockchainLaw #BIZMAP #EDUBELIFE #VietnamRegulation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VIETNAMESE LEGAL &amp; TAX FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITAL ASSET INCOME \u2013 5 ARTICLE SERIES BIZMAP \u2013 Vietnam\u2019s Investment Arbiter &amp; Steward, together with EDUBELIFE \u2013 expert in Finance, Accounting &amp; Legal\/Tax advisory, introduces a practical series on Vietnam\u2019s evolving rules for digital asset income. 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