Vietnam: Grandmother-to-Grandchild Land Transfers Exempt from Tax, Lawyers Confirm
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A reader inquired whether transferring land from a grandmother to her grandson incurs taxes in Vietnam.
- Vietnamese law exempts personal income tax and registration fees for inherited or gifted real estate from grandparents to grandchildren.
- Specific documents are required to process this tax exemption, including proof of kinship and property ownership.
In Vietnam's evolving legal landscape, clarity on property inheritance and gifting is crucial for families navigating these transitions. A recent query addressed to Tuổi Trẻ Sao, a legal advice column, highlights a common concern: whether transferring agricultural land ('dat ruong') from a grandmother to her grandson triggers tax liabilities. This question touches upon the intricate details of Vietnamese inheritance and gift tax laws, particularly concerning familial transfers.
Theo quy định thì nhà đất nhận thừa kế hoặc thu nhập từ quà tặng là bất động sản sẽ phải nộp thuế thu nhập cá nhân và lệ phí trước bạ.
Lawyer Tào Văn Dũng from the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association provides a definitive answer, referencing key legal provisions. According to Vietnamese law, while real estate received as inheritance or gift generally incurs personal income tax and registration fees, specific exemptions exist for transfers between close family members. Notably, the law explicitly grants exemptions for personal income tax and registration fees when property is transferred from grandparents to grandchildren. This provision aims to facilitate intra-family asset distribution and reduce financial burdens on heirs.
Tuy nhiên, nhà đất nhận thừa kế hoặc thu nhập từ quà tặng là bất động sản từ ông bà nội cho cháu nội sẽ được miễn thuế thu nhập cá nhân và được miễn lệ phí trước bạ (Khoản 4 Điều 4 Luật Thuế thu nhập cá nhân năm 2007 và Khoản 10 Điều 10 Nghị định số 10/2022/NĐ-CP ngày 15-1-2022).
To avail these exemptions, individuals must meticulously prepare the necessary documentation. This includes a notarized gift contract or inheritance documents, land use rights certificates, identification of both parties, and crucially, proof of kinship such as birth certificates. These documents are submitted to the land registration office to formalize the transfer. Tuổi Trẻ Sao, known for its commitment to providing accurate and accessible legal guidance, emphasizes the importance of adhering to these procedures to ensure a smooth and legally compliant transfer, reflecting the publication's role in empowering citizens with legal knowledge.
Như vậy khi bạn nhận thừa kế đất hoặc được bà nội tặng cho đất thì không phải đóng thuế thu nhập cá nhân và lệ phí trước bạ.
Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.