Guide to Land Price Adjustment Coefficient

The land price adjustment coefficient is a critical basis for determining land prices for tax calculations, land use fees, and land lease payments. For 2025, this coefficient, known as K, is updated according to the latest legal regulations to align with market conditions and socio-economic development policies. This article provides a detailed technical guide on applying the 2025 land price adjustment coefficient as per current law.

Transitional Cases for Coefficient K Application in 2025

Despite significant changes in the Land Law 2024, the land price adjustment coefficient (Coefficient K) will continue to apply in 2025 for specific transitional cases.

Under Clause 1, Article 257 of the Land Law 2024, the land price adjustment coefficient remains applicable in the following situations:

• Land allocation, one-time land lease payments, or change of land use purpose where the application dossier was received before January 1, 2026, but a decision on financial obligations has not yet been issued.
• Determination of specific land prices for compensation, support, and resettlement for ongoing land acquisition projects. Using Coefficient K here ensures continuity and consistency.
• Cases specified in Point c, Clause 2, Article 257 of the Land Law 2024, which mandate the use of the “land price adjustment coefficient method” under Article 9 of Decree 71/2024/ND-CP. This includes land allocation with land use fees, one-time land leases, and annual land leases.

The Land Law 2024 clearly defines these specific transitional cases for 2025. This provision protects the rights of individuals and businesses with pending land transaction or compensation dossiers before the new law fully takes effect.

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Method for Determining the Coefficient K

The land price adjustment coefficient is determined based on the relationship between the market land price and the price in the official land price table. As stipulated in Article 7 of Government Decree 71/2024/ND-CP dated June 27, 2024, each locality, such as the Hanoi People’s Committee through Decision No. 71/2024/QD-UBND, issues its own Coefficient K for 2025. The determination must be accurate and suitable for the specific conditions of each area and land type.

The calculation method is: Coefficient K = Market Land Price / Land Price in the Official Price Table

Where:

• Market Land Price is determined through valuation methods specified in Article 158 of the Land Law 2024, including the comparison, income, and residual methods. This valuation must be conducted by certified land valuation organizations.

Factors influencing the determination of Coefficient K include:

• Land type: Specific classifications such as residential land, non-agricultural production and business land, and agricultural land.
• Land location: Factors include frontage on main roads, position within alleys, and proximity to public utilities and infrastructure.
• Land use coefficient and building height: These factors affect the land price adjustment coefficient, especially for urban residential land and non-agricultural business land.

In summary, the land price adjustment coefficient is a critical index derived from the ratio of market land price to the state-prescribed land price. Its determination must comply with current regulations like Decree 71/2024/ND-CP and the Land Law 2024, accurately reflecting market realities and influencing factors.

Process for Applying Coefficient K in 2025

In 2025, determining financial obligations for land allocation, one-time land leases, and change of land use purpose follows a specific 5-step process.

1. Identify Land Type & Location

This initial step is foundational.

• Land Type: Determined according to Article 10 of the Land Law 2024, classifying land into agricultural, non-agricultural, and unused land groups based on the land use rights certificate, land use plans, and current use.
• Land Location: Assessed based on factors like position on main roads versus alleys, alley width, and distance to public amenities (markets, schools, hospitals). Location relative to development plans and infrastructure quality also impacts value.

2. Look Up Provincial Coefficient K for 2025

The land price adjustment coefficient for 2025 is issued by provincial-level People’s Committees, with specific values for different areas, land types, and uses. Users must look up the official decision on the electronic portal of the People’s Committee of the province where the land is located.

• Note: If a locality has not issued the 2025 Coefficient K, the 2024 coefficient will continue to be used until the new regulation takes effect, as per the transitional provisions in Article 257 of the Land Law 2024.

3. Prepare the Calculation Dossier

After determining the land price adjustment coefficient, the next step is to prepare a dossier to calculate the land use fee or land rent. This dossier must include:

• A detailed land price calculation sheet.
• An explanatory report on the land price plan, following Form No. 16 in Appendix I of Decree 71/2024/ND-CP.
• A land valuation certificate, following Form No. 17 in Appendix I of Decree 71/2024/ND-CP.

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4. Submit to Competent Authorities

The dossier is submitted for approval through a defined process:

1. The land user submits the dossier to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment for appraisal.
2. The dossier is then reviewed by the Provincial Land Price Appraisal Council.
3. The Provincial People’s Committee issues the final approval based on the dossier and the Council’s opinion.
4. The Tax Authority calculates and issues a notice of the specific financial obligation amount. The processing time is typically 30 to 45 working days.

5. Fulfill Financial Obligations

This is the final step to secure the Land Use Rights Certificate (Red Book). Financial obligations, including land use fees, land rent, and other related fees, must be paid within 30 days of receiving the tax authority’s notice. Late payments incur penalties as stipulated by the Law on Tax Administration. Retain the payment receipt as crucial proof for completing the land registration dossier.

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Critical Recommendations for Applying the Coefficient K

Applying the land price adjustment coefficient correctly is essential. Note these two key distinctions.

Distinction Between Coefficients for Financial Obligations and Compensation

The land price adjustment coefficient is used in two different contexts, which are often confused. They are legally distinct concepts regulated separately under Decree 71/2024/ND-CP.

This distinction is critical. One coefficient serves as a basis for payment to the state budget, while the other ensures fair compensation rights when land is acquired.

Land Dossiers for Financial Obligations from January 1, 2026

From January 1, 2026, all new land dossiers for determining financial obligations will no longer use the land price adjustment coefficient. Instead, they will apply specific land valuation methods: comparison, income, and residual.

This change aims to align administrative land prices more closely with actual market prices, ensuring fairness and transparency. The new official land price tables will be updated annually to reflect market principles. The elimination of the land price adjustment coefficient in favor of market-based valuation methods requires individuals and businesses to stay informed to ensure compliance.

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• Guidance on applying Coefficient K in transactions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What if my province has not announced the new Coefficient K by early 2025?

Under the transitional rule in Article 257 of the Land Law 2024, the locality will continue to apply the 2024 Coefficient K until the 2025 coefficient is officially issued.

Can I appeal the market price used to calculate the Coefficient K?

Yes. You have the right to file a complaint against an administrative decision. You can file a complaint with the issuing agency or initiate an administrative lawsuit at the competent People’s Court.

Who is primarily responsible for surveying and determining the market land price?

The provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment leads this process, hiring independent valuation firms to conduct surveys and determine the market price. The results are then submitted to the Provincial Land Price Appraisal Council for review before the Provincial People’s Committee grants approval.

What are the consequences of late payment of land use fees or land rent?

According to the Law on Tax Administration 2019, a late payment penalty of 0.03% per day is applied to the overdue amount. Prolonged delays can lead to enforcement measures such as deduction from bank accounts or seizure of assets.

How can I accurately look up the local Coefficient K decision?

The most accurate way is to visit the official electronic portal of the People’s Committee or the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of the province where the land is located.

If my dossier is accepted in late December 2025, which calculation mechanism applies?

According to the transitional provision in Article 257 of the Land Law 2024, if your dossier for financial obligations was accepted before January 1, 2026, it will still be processed using the 2025 land price adjustment coefficient method.

Conclusion

Applying the 2025 land price adjustment coefficient correctly is essential to protect your legal rights. Adhering to the legal regulations and following the prescribed process is mandatory. Long Phan Consulting Company is ready to assist you in navigating these land procedures efficiently. Contact our hotline at 1900636389 for a free consultation with our experts.