{"id":7789,"date":"2026-03-10T02:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/?p=7789"},"modified":"2026-03-10T02:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:58:59","slug":"doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC: Which businesses are still subject to it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&quot;Which businesses are affected by Circular 200?&quot; is a question many accountants and business owners are concerned about during the transition to the new accounting system. This is especially true from 2026, when the corporate accounting system in Vietnam begins to apply the updated regulations. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Doanh-nghiep\/Thong-tu-99-2025-TT-BTC-huong-dan-Che-do-ke-toan-doanh-nghiep-565484.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circular 99\/2025\/TT-BTC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, correctly identifying the subjects to which Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC applies becomes very important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of March 2026, understanding the scope of application of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC is crucial not only for businesses to comply with legal regulations but also to ensure accurate financial reporting, tax settlement, and accounting system transitions. To determine which businesses are subject to Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC, both the application date and the specific characteristics of each entity must be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_nao_trong_giai_doan_chuyen_tiep_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC\" >Which businesses are in the transitional period of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_co_nam_tai_chinh_bat_dau_truoc_ngay_01012026\" >Businesses whose fiscal year begins before January 1, 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_thuoc_dien_chuyen_tiep_dac_thu\" >Businesses subject to special transitional status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Nhom_doanh_nghiep_tung_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_truoc_khi_co_quy_dinh_moi\" >This group of businesses had previously applied Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC before the new regulations came into effect.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_quy_mo_lon\" >Large-scale businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_co_von_dau_tu_nuoc_ngoai_FDI\" >Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Cong_ty_dai_chung_va_doanh_nghiep_niem_yet\" >Public companies and listed businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Chi_nhanh_va_don_vi_phu_thuoc\" >Branches and subsidiaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_nho_va_vua_co_nhu_cau_quan_tri_chi_tiet\" >Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a need for detailed management.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#So_sanh_pham_vi_ap_dung_giua_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_va_Thong_tu_992025ND-CP\" >Comparing the scope of application between Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC and Circular 99\/2025\/ND-CP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Huong_dan_chuyen_doi_khi_doanh_nghiep_dang_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC\" >Guidance on transitioning when businesses are applying Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Xac_dinh_dung_thoi_diem_chuyen_doi\" >Identify the right time for transition.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Ra_soat_chinh_sach_ke_toan\" >Review of accounting policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Thong_bao_voi_co_quan_thue\" >Notify the tax authorities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Kiem_tra_so_du_dau_ky\" >Check the opening balance.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Thong_tin_lien_he_MAN_%E2%80%93_Master_Accountant_Network\" >Contact information MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Giai_dap_thac_mac_khi_doanh_nghiep_chuyen_doi_tu_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_sang_Thong_tu_99\" >Answering questions regarding the transition of businesses from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to Circular 99.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_bat_dau_nam_tai_chinh_tu_01012026_co_duoc_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_khong\" >Can businesses starting their fiscal year on January 1, 2026, apply Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Doanh_nghiep_dang_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_co_can_thong_bao_khi_chuyen_sang_che_do_ke_toan_moi_khong\" >Do businesses currently applying Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC need to notify the authorities when switching to a new accounting system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/doi-tuong-ap-dung-thong-tu-200-2014-tt-btc\/#Khi_chuyen_doi_tu_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_sang_che_do_ke_toan_moi_can_luu_y_dieu_gi\" >What should be considered when transitioning from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to the new accounting system?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hien_trang_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014ND-CP_tai_thoi_diem_mua_cao_diem\"><\/span><b>Current status of application of Circular 200\/2014\/ND-CP during peak season.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The corporate accounting system in Vietnam is currently undergoing a crucial transition. According to Article 31 of Circular 99\/2025\/TT-BTC, Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC \u2013 the accounting regime that has been widely applied for over 10 years \u2013 is gradually being replaced by new regulations that are more in line with modern financial management trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the scope of application of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC during this period helps businesses avoid errors in accounting systems, recording methods, and financial reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current legal situation can be summarized through the following key milestones:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circular 99\/2025\/TT-BTC officially takes effect from January 1, 2026, bringing about many changes in accounting methods and financial statement structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Doanh-nghiep\/Thong-tu-200-2014-TT-BTC-huong-dan-Che-do-ke-toan-Doanh-nghiep-263599.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This now only applies to businesses whose accounting period began before 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Units entering a new fiscal year from 2026 onwards will have to apply the new accounting system as stipulated in the regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, accurately determining which businesses are still subject to Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC is crucial to ensuring the continuity of the accounting system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_nao_trong_giai_doan_chuyen_tiep_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC\"><\/span><b>Which businesses are in the transitional period of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7792\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7792\" src=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Doanh-nghiep-nao-trong-giai-doan-chuyen-tiep-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC.jpg\" alt=\"Doanh nghi\u1ec7p n\u00e0o trong giai \u0111o\u1ea1n chuy\u1ec3n ti\u1ebfp Th\u00f4ng t\u01b0 200\/2014\/TT-BTC\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Doanh-nghiep-nao-trong-giai-doan-chuyen-tiep-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Doanh-nghiep-nao-trong-giai-doan-chuyen-tiep-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Doanh-nghiep-nao-trong-giai-doan-chuyen-tiep-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Doanh-nghiep-nao-trong-giai-doan-chuyen-tiep-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Doanh-nghiep-nao-trong-giai-doan-chuyen-tiep-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Which businesses are in the transitional period of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2026, the scope of application of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC will primarily depend on the start date of the enterprise&#039;s fiscal year. According to accounting principles and transitional regulations of the Ministry of Finance, entities will be classified into specific groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_co_nam_tai_chinh_bat_dau_truoc_ngay_01012026\"><\/span><b>Businesses whose fiscal year begins before January 1, 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group of entities is still applying Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC for the entire current accounting cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>For example: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a business adopts a staggered fiscal year, starting on April 1, 2025 and ending on March 31, 2026, then the entire accounting period must still comply with Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC. Changing the accounting system mid-period would disrupt the consistency of the data system and be inconsistent with accounting principles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, in this case, Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC remains the legal basis for preparing accounting records and financial statements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_thuoc_dien_chuyen_tiep_dac_thu\"><\/span><b>Businesses subject to special transitional status<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some entities may continue to apply Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC for a short period due to incomplete accounting software systems or technological infrastructure needed for transitioning to the new system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Ministry of Finance&#039;s guidelines, businesses in this situation need to have a clear transition plan and update their accounting systems as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nhom_doanh_nghiep_tung_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_truoc_khi_co_quy_dinh_moi\"><\/span><b>This group of businesses had previously applied Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC before the new regulations came into effect.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to the issuance of the new accounting system, Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC served as the dominant accounting regime for many types of businesses in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly applicable groups include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_quy_mo_lon\"><\/span><b>Large-scale businesses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses with high charter capital, complex organizational structures, or numerous subsidiaries often apply Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to manage assets, capital, and accounting items in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_co_von_dau_tu_nuoc_ngoai_FDI\"><\/span><b>Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many FDI enterprises choose Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC because its accounting system and financial reporting methods are structured close to international accounting standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cong_ty_dai_chung_va_doanh_nghiep_niem_yet\"><\/span><b>Public companies and listed businesses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint-stock companies listed on the stock market often apply Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to ensure financial transparency and internal control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_nhanh_va_don_vi_phu_thuoc\"><\/span><b>Branches and subsidiaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branches and representative offices with their own accounting systems also apply Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC in cases where they are authorized by the parent company to handle accounting independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_nho_va_vua_co_nhu_cau_quan_tri_chi_tiet\"><\/span><b>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a need for detailed management.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can adopt a simpler accounting system, many still choose Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC for strict financial management and standardized reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_sanh_pham_vi_ap_dung_giua_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_va_Thong_tu_992025ND-CP\"><\/span><b>Comparing the scope of application between Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC and Circular 99\/2025\/ND-CP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the differences in scope of application between the old accounting system and the new regulations, businesses need to directly compare key criteria such as the scope of application, effective date, and financial management objectives. The summary table below clarifies the differences between Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC and Circular 99\/2025\/TT-BTC, thereby helping accountants accurately determine the accounting system suitable for the business&#039;s financial period.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<caption><b>Board:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compare the scope of application between Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC and Circular 99\/2025\/ND-CP.<\/span><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Circular 99\/2025\/TT-BTC<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are currently in a transitional phase.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officially effective from January 1, 2026.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main target<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large enterprises, FDI, and public companies.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses are starting a new fiscal year.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiscal year conditions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start before January 1, 2026.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting from January 1, 2026 onwards.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management objectives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed accounting management.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towards international standards and financial transparency.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The comparison table above helps businesses better identify the scope of application of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC compared to the new accounting system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Huong_dan_chuyen_doi_khi_doanh_nghiep_dang_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC\"><\/span><b>Guidance on transitioning when businesses are applying Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7791\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7791\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7791\" src=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Huong-dan-chuyen-doi-khi-doanh-nghiep-dang-ap-dung-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC.jpg\" alt=\"H\u01b0\u1edbng d\u1eabn chuy\u1ec3n \u0111\u1ed5i khi doanh nghi\u1ec7p \u0111ang \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng Th\u00f4ng t\u01b0 200\/2014\/TT-BTC\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Huong-dan-chuyen-doi-khi-doanh-nghiep-dang-ap-dung-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Huong-dan-chuyen-doi-khi-doanh-nghiep-dang-ap-dung-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Huong-dan-chuyen-doi-khi-doanh-nghiep-dang-ap-dung-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Huong-dan-chuyen-doi-khi-doanh-nghiep-dang-ap-dung-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Huong-dan-chuyen-doi-khi-doanh-nghiep-dang-ap-dung-Thong-tu-200_2014_TT-BTC-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guidance on transitioning when businesses are applying Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the transition from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to the new accounting system, businesses need to take several important steps to avoid discrepancies in accounting data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xac_dinh_dung_thoi_diem_chuyen_doi\"><\/span><b>Identify the right time for transition.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the company&#039;s fiscal year begins on January 1, 2026, the adoption of the new accounting system replacing Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC is mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ra_soat_chinh_sach_ke_toan\"><\/span><b>Review of accounting policies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses need to review all their accounting policies, chart of accounts, and recording methods to ensure compliance with the new regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thong_bao_voi_co_quan_thue\"><\/span><b>Notify the tax authorities.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After changing the accounting system, the accounting department needs to notify the tax authority directly responsible for its management about the updated accounting policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_tra_so_du_dau_ky\"><\/span><b>Check the opening balance.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When transitioning from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC, businesses need to carefully reconcile the ending balances to ensure that the data transferred to the new accounting system is accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><b>Conclude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 2026, the scope of application of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC will have narrowed significantly and will mainly apply to businesses whose accounting periods began before 2026 or which fall under the category of special transitional provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the scope of application of Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC helps businesses choose the correct accounting system, avoiding errors when preparing financial statements and settling taxes. In the context of Vietnam&#039;s accounting system moving towards international standards, proactively preparing for the transition to the new accounting system will help businesses ensure transparency and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thong_tin_lien_he_MAN_%E2%80%93_Master_Accountant_Network\"><\/span><b>Contact information MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: No. 19A, Street 43, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile\/Zalo: 0903 963 163 \u2013 0903 428 622<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: man@man.net.vn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content is moderated by: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/man.net.vn\/le-hoang-tuyen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Le Hoang Tuyen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Founder &amp; CEO of Man, CPA Vietnam Auditor with over 30 years of experience in Accounting, Auditing and Financial Consulting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_dap_thac_mac_khi_doanh_nghiep_chuyen_doi_tu_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_sang_Thong_tu_99\"><\/span><b>Answering questions regarding the transition of businesses from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to Circular 99.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_bat_dau_nam_tai_chinh_tu_01012026_co_duoc_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_khong\"><\/span>Can businesses starting their fiscal year on January 1, 2026, apply Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo. If a business&#039;s fiscal year begins on or after January 1, 2026, it must apply the new accounting system as currently stipulated. In this case, Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC will no longer be the legal basis for preparing accounting books or financial statements.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_dang_ap_dung_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_co_can_thong_bao_khi_chuyen_sang_che_do_ke_toan_moi_khong\"><\/span>Do businesses currently applying Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC need to notify the authorities when switching to a new accounting system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. When a business transitions from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to the new accounting system, the accounting department needs to update its accounting policies and notify the directly supervising tax authority. This notification helps ensure transparency in the accounting system and avoids legal risks during tax audits.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khi_chuyen_doi_tu_Thong_tu_2002014TT-BTC_sang_che_do_ke_toan_moi_can_luu_y_dieu_gi\"><\/span>What should be considered when transitioning from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC to the new accounting system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen transitioning from Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC, businesses need to pay attention to several important issues: Reviewing the accounting chart of accounts currently in use, reconciling ending balances before switching to the new system, updating accounting software to comply with the new accounting regulations, and ensuring that accounting data is accurately converted to avoid discrepancies in financial reports.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Doanh nghi\u1ec7p b\u1eaft \u0111\u1ea7u n\u0103m t\u00e0i ch\u00ednh t\u1eeb 01\/01\/2026 c\u00f3 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng Th\u00f4ng t\u01b0 200\/2014\/TT-BTC kh\u00f4ng?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Kh\u00f4ng. 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Vi\u1ec7c th\u00f4ng b\u00e1o gi\u00fap \u0111\u1ea3m b\u1ea3o t\u00ednh minh b\u1ea1ch trong h\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng s\u1ed5 s\u00e1ch v\u00e0 tr\u00e1nh c\u00e1c r\u1ee7i ro ph\u00e1p l\u00fd trong qu\u00e1 tr\u00ecnh ki\u1ec3m tra thu\u1ebf.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Khi chuy\u1ec3n \u0111\u1ed5i t\u1eeb Th\u00f4ng t\u01b0 200\/2014\/TT-BTC sang ch\u1ebf \u0111\u1ed9 k\u1ebf to\u00e1n m\u1edbi c\u1ea7n l\u01b0u \u00fd \u0111i\u1ec1u g\u00ec?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Khi chuy\u1ec3n \u0111\u1ed5i t\u1eeb Th\u00f4ng t\u01b0 200\/2014\/TT-BTC, doanh nghi\u1ec7p c\u1ea7n ch\u00fa \u00fd m\u1ed9t s\u1ed1 v\u1ea5n \u0111\u1ec1 quan tr\u1ecdng: R\u00e0 so\u00e1t l\u1ea1i h\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng t\u00e0i kho\u1ea3n k\u1ebf to\u00e1n \u0111ang s\u1eed d\u1ee5ng, \u0110\u1ed1i chi\u1ebfu s\u1ed1 d\u01b0 cu\u1ed1i k\u1ef3 tr\u01b0\u1edbc khi chuy\u1ec3n sang h\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng m\u1edbi, C\u1eadp nh\u1eadt ph\u1ea7n m\u1ec1m k\u1ebf to\u00e1n ph\u00f9 h\u1ee3p v\u1edbi ch\u1ebf \u0111\u1ed9 k\u1ebf to\u00e1n m\u1edbi v\u00e0 \u0111\u1ea3m b\u1ea3o d\u1eef li\u1ec7u k\u1ebf to\u00e1n \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c chuy\u1ec3n \u0111\u1ed5i ch\u00ednh x\u00e1c \u0111\u1ec3 tr\u00e1nh sai l\u1ec7ch b\u00e1o c\u00e1o t\u00e0i ch\u00ednh.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t    ]\n}\n<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cTh\u00f4ng t\u01b0 200 d\u00e0nh cho doanh nghi\u1ec7p n\u00e0o?\u201d l\u00e0 c\u00e2u h\u1ecfi \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c nhi\u1ec1u k\u1ebf to\u00e1n v\u00e0 ch\u1ee7 doanh nghi\u1ec7p quan t\u00e2m trong giai \u0111o\u1ea1n chuy\u1ec3n \u0111\u1ed5i sang ch\u1ebf \u0111\u1ed9 k\u1ebf to\u00e1n m\u1edbi. \u0110\u1eb7c bi\u1ec7t t\u1eeb n\u0103m 2026, khi h\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng k\u1ebf to\u00e1n doanh nghi\u1ec7p t\u1ea1i Vi\u1ec7t Nam b\u1eaft \u0111\u1ea7u \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng c\u00e1c quy \u0111\u1ecbnh c\u1eadp [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7790,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7789"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7793,"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7789\/revisions\/7793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ketoan.man.net.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}