For many foreign investors, obtaining a company license feels like the finish line. In reality, it is the beginning.
Once a business is established in Vietnam, the investor may still need to manage accounting and tax, employees, payroll, immigration, recruitment and ongoing compliance.
This is why VIETNAM MANUAL takes an end-to-end approach.
Why Foreign Investors Need More Than a License Đọc thêm »
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.
5 Things Foreign Investors Should Know Before Setting Up a Company in Vietnam Đọc thêm »
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.
VIETNAM MANUAL – Your Partner for Doing Business in Vietnam Đọc thêm »
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.
Vietnam Raises Statutory Basic Salary From July 2026 Đọc thêm »
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.
New Points in CIT Applying for Fiscal Year 2025 Đọc thêm »
In this article, Vietnam Manual will give summary of Official Dispatches that Tax Authority responds to Tax Payer’s questions in Feb2026.
MONTHLY TAX NEWS: Feb2026 Đọc thêm »
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.
MONTHLY TAX NEWS: Jan2026 Đọc thêm »
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.
New Tax and Accounting Policies Effective from Jan 1, 2026 (PART 3: PIT Law) Đọc thêm »
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.
New Tax and Accounting Policies Effective from Jan 1, 2026 (PART 2: VAT Law) Đọc thêm »
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).
New Tax and Accounting Policies Effective from Jan 1, 2026 (PART 1: Accounting Regime) Đọc thêm »
