Ho Chi Minh City will begin imposing fees for the use of sidewalks and roadsides for business or parking purposes from September following a recent decision by municipal authorities, according to the city’s Department of Transport.
Those using sidewalks and roadsides must also obtain a license from local authorities.
They are required to ensure social order and security and keep the sidewalk and roadside clean.
Under a draft proposal from the city’s Department of Transport, fees for conducting business are set at VND20,000-100,000 ($0.85-4.2) per sq m per month, and VND50,000-350,000 ($2.1-14.7) per sq m per month for parking services, depending on the area.
The department has estimated that collections will total over VND1.5 trillion ($63 million) annually.
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