Method to Check 'Inactive at Registered Address' Status for Companies

Key pointsDan Thanh Tam proposes an AI data center project with an expected investment of $3.5 trillion, scheduled to commence in Q4 2026. The project aims to establish a data center with 200MW of IT capacity on a 20-hectare site, targeting international clients. Tam describes the AI data center as an 'AI factory' aimed at enhancing the quality of the Vietnamese economy.
Business impactThis project could strengthen IT infrastructure and promote international investment, providing new business opportunities for Japanese companies, particularly in the IT sector.

Key pointsVietnam's tax authorities have announced a method for verifying whether companies are in an 'inactive at registered address' status. Citizens can input their tax number and check on the tax office's website. This status applies when a tax investigation determines that a company is not operating at its registered address. Over 95,000 companies completed tax number closure procedures in the eight months of 2026.
Business impactJapanese companies that neglect to verify their tax status may face unexpected tax issues. Special attention is needed for procedures following changes to registered addresses or cessation of activities.

Key pointsThe Vietnamese government has announced Decree 342/2026/NĐ-CP, which establishes new regulations for the commercial activities of foreign investors and foreign-capitalized economic organizations. This decree outlines specific conditions for foreign investors to engage in buying and selling goods in Vietnam, emphasizing the need for environmentally sustainable business models and stronger connections with international supply chains.
Business impactWhile this new regulation lowers barriers for foreign companies entering the Vietnamese market, it also requires compliance with environmental standards, necessitating Japanese companies to enhance their environmental measures and prepare to obtain the necessary permits.

Key pointsThe Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in TP.HCM has indicated that 87.76 hectares of land need to be released for the TP.HCM - Trung Lương - Mỹ Thuận highway expansion project, highlighting that 5.1 hectares near the Chợ Đệm intersection remain unreleased. Currently, 73 land parcels have been identified, but contact has not been established with 18 owners, which may impact construction progress.
Business impactDelays in land release could hinder construction progress and affect deadlines, prompting Japanese companies to closely monitor the project's status and consider necessary countermeasures.

Key pointsThe average price of imported pork in Vietnam is 43,000 VND/kg, significantly lower than domestic pork prices. In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam imported 112,090 tons of pork, marking a 27.1% increase compared to the same period last year, although the value of imports decreased by 20.9%. Imports from Brazil accounted for 44.5%, with global oversupply pushing prices down.
Business impactJapanese companies need to closely monitor the price trends of imported pork as competition with domestic pork producers intensifies. Particularly, there will be a need to reassess cost management and pricing strategies.

Key pointsThe Vietnam Road Administration is advancing the integration of data related to transport business licenses and cross-border transport licenses, aiming to reduce paperwork, cut costs, and improve transparency in transport activities. The integration of transport business license data is required by October 30, 2026. This initiative promotes the efficiency and digitalization of transport management.
Business impactThrough data integration, Japanese companies can enhance the efficiency of transport management and simplify procedures. It is particularly important to deepen understanding of transport-related legal and regulatory matters.