Setting up a company in Vietnam is more than completing a registration procedure. Before starting the process, foreign investors should understand the broader business and compliance requirements.
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Entering Vietnam can be an exciting opportunity for foreign investors. But establishing and operating a business in a new market also means navigating unfamiliar licensing procedures, tax and accounting requirements, HR matters, immigration rules and ongoing compliance.
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Decree No. 161/2026/ND-CP regulates the Statutory Basic Salary at VND 2.53 million , effective July 1, 2026, marking an approximate 8% rise. The policy also adjusts insurance contribution caps, setting the maximum monthly salary for social insurance, health insurance and trade union fee at VND 50.6 million, the old level of VND 46.8 million.
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Key Changes in Corporate Income Tax (CIT) applying from fiscal year 2025: CIT Law 2025 No. 67/2025/QH15 issued on 14Jun2025, Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP issued on 15Dec2025 and Circular No. 20/2026/TT-BTC issued on 12Mar2026.
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In this article, Vietnam Manual will give summary of Official Dispatches that Tax Authority responds to Tax Payer’s questions in Feb2026.
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Vietnam government has given the major changes in Tax occurring within a short period. From Jan2026, beside the update on new tax laws and regulations, Vietnam Manual will issue monthly Tax News giving summary of Official Dispatchs that Tax authority responds to questions of Tax Payers.
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The Personal Income Tax Law 109/2025/QH15 (Law 109) was approved by the National Assembly on 10 Dec 2025. The provisions relating to business income and employment income for tax residents apply for the 2026 tax year meanwhile the rest will take effect from 1Jul2026.
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Vietnam has implemented significant tax and accounting reforms to address previously unresolved concerns, thereby incentivizing further investment and doing business in Vietnam. This Article outlines changes in Law No. 149/2025/QH15 (called the VAT Law 2025) effective from 1 January 2026.
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In general, the Circular 99 effective from 1Jan2026 aligns more closely with international standards (IFRS), supports a principle-based approach. This shift from compliance by instruction to compliance by principle encourages a mindset closer to IFRS while maintaining the foundations of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS).
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This year, Lunar New Year (TET) Holiday lasts nine days, it presents the perfect opportunity for both foreign and domestic tourists to explore local heritage. In this article, we review significant destinations across Vietnam: Con Dao Island, Mekong Delta, Hoi An Ancient Town, Hue Old Capital, Duong Lam Ancient Village…etc. 1. Côn Đảo Island This
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