The Ministry of Finance of Vietnam has just drafted a Circular stipulating the rates, collection policies, and payment of fees in the construction sector (Draft Circular) for organizations and individuals granted practicing certificates as architects, engineers engaged in construction activities; construction supervision certificates; practicing certificates for individuals engaged in construction activities; and construction operation permits for foreign contractors.
Law on Construction (Amended) 2020 officially took effect on January 1, 2021, and specifically stipulates about buildings and detached houses exempted from construction permits in Vietnam. What types of buildings and detached houses are required to have construction permits?
Construction works required to have construction permits granted by competent state agencies to project owners in accordance with regulations laid down herein, except the cases prescribed by the law in Vietnam.
I live in the countryside in Vietnam, and now I want to build an 8-storey house for my son's wedding. Do I need to apply for a construction permit? This is a question sent by Mr. Tran Van Son to Lawnet.
According to Decree No. 139/2017/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, there are 03 cases where the construction work shall be paused to apply for a construction permit besides being administratively sanctioned as prescribed by law.
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