From February 9, 2026: Individuals Trading Gold Bars with Unlicensed Entities May Face Fines of Up to VND 20 Million
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From February 9, 2026: Individuals Trading Gold Bars with Unlicensed Entities May Face Fines of Up to VND 20 Million

From February 9, 2026: Individuals Trading Gold Bars with Unlicensed Entities May Face Fines of Up to VND 20 Million

1. New regulations on gold bar trading from February 9, 2026

Starting February 9, 2026, Vietnam officially tightens regulations on gold bar trading to strengthen market control and prevent illegal transactions.

Under the new rules, individuals who buy or sell gold bars with entities that do not hold a valid gold trading license may be subject to administrative penalties, regardless of the transaction’s scale or intent.

This is a critical legal update that many individuals and investors may overlook.


2. Which actions may result in penalties?

Individuals may be penalized if they:

Purchase gold bars from unlicensed businesses

Sell gold bars to unauthorized organizations or individuals

Conduct transactions that fail to meet legal requirements

???? Lack of awareness does not exempt individuals from legal liability.


3. Fines may reach up to VND 20 million

Depending on:

Transaction value

Nature and severity of the violation

Aggravating or mitigating circumstances

Violators may face:

Administrative fines of up to VND 20,000,000

Forced termination of the transaction

Confiscation of involved assets

Legal difficulties in proving lawful ownership of gold


4. Legal risks of informal gold transactions

Beyond monetary penalties, individuals may encounter:

Disputes not protected by law

Risks of counterfeit or substandard gold

Sudden inspections by authorities

Long-term legal and financial consequences


5. Legal recommendations from GIVLAW

To ensure legal compliance and minimize risks, GIVLAW recommends:

Trading gold bars only with licensed entities

Carefully verifying licenses, invoices, and legal documents

Consulting a lawyer for high-value or frequent transactions

???? Legal prevention is always more cost-effective than legal remediation.


6. GIVLAW – Your legal partner in gold transactions

GIVLAW provides:

Legal advice on gold trading regulations

Risk assessment prior to transactions

Support in handling administrative penalties

Protection of clients’ lawful rights and interests

???? Contact GIVLAW today for timely and compliant legal advice.

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