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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.
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
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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
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
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
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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
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