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Vietnam tax & accounting guides

Comprehensive guides to Vietnamese tax, accounting, payroll, transfer pricing, audit, and profit repatriation for foreign-owned companies operating in Vietnam. Each guide is based on publicly available Vietnamese law and GDT practice as of the listed update date. Content is general in nature and does not constitute professional tax or legal advice.

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Vietnam Corporate Income Tax the definitive guide

Definitive guide to Vietnam Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for foreign-owned companies: 20% rate, quarterly provisional, annual finalisation, incentives, transfer pricing, and the GDT audit playbook.

Updated 18 June 2026
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Vietnam Value Added Tax (VAT) the complete guide

Complete guide to Vietnam Value Added Tax (VAT) for foreign-owned companies: 0%, 5%, 8%, 10% rates, declaration cycles, input credit rules, refund eligibility, and FCT for foreign suppliers.

Updated 18 June 2026
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Vietnam Personal Income Tax the complete guide

Complete guide to Vietnam Personal Income Tax (PIT): progressive rates, residency rules, employment income, capital gains, dependents, year-end finalisation, and treaty relief.

Updated 18 June 2026
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Vietnam Foreign Contractor Tax the complete guide

Complete guide to Vietnam Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT): deemed vs. direct filer, 5% VAT, 5% PIT, registration, withholding obligations for Vietnamese payers, and treaty relief.

Updated 18 June 2026
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Vietnam Transfer Pricing the complete guide

Complete guide to Vietnam transfer pricing under Decree 132/2020: arm's-length principle, Local File, Master File, CbCR, benchmarking, related-party transactions, and TP audit defence.

Updated 18 June 2026
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Vietnam Tax Deadlines 2026 calendar

Complete 2026 calendar of Vietnam tax deadlines: CIT, VAT, PIT, FCT, social insurance, and transfer pricing. Quarterly, monthly, and annual filing dates for foreign-owned companies.

Updated 18 June 2026
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Vietnam Statutory Audit the complete guide

Complete guide to Vietnam statutory audit: who needs an audit, how to select an auditor, the audit process, audit opinions, fees, and working with Big-4 and local firms.

Updated 18 June 2026
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Vietnam Profit Repatriation the complete guide

Complete guide to Vietnam profit repatriation: dividend distributions, capital remittance, royalty payments, FCT considerations, SBV reporting, and tax-treaty relief.

Updated 18 June 2026
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FAQ

About the Vietnam tax guides

What is the most important tax for foreign-owned companies in Vietnam?
Corporate Income Tax (CIT) at 20% is the headline direct tax. Value Added Tax (VAT) at 10% is the headline indirect tax. Personal Income Tax (PIT) applies to employees, with progressive rates from 5% to 35%. Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) applies to payments to foreign parties without a Vietnamese PE.
How often does Vietnamese tax law change?
Vietnamese tax law is updated frequently, with major amendments typically every 2–3 years and minor updates annually. The GDT issues Circulars throughout the year. We track regulatory changes and alert clients to material developments.
What is the engagement model for a Vietnam tax advisor?
Most clients engage us on a monthly retainer that covers accounting, tax, and payroll. Standalone projects (TP documentation, audit support, company setup) are quoted as fixed fees. Hourly billing is reserved for ad-hoc advisory.
How long does it take to set up a foreign-owned company?
Standard setup: 4–8 weeks for a 100%-foreign-owned company. Pre-engagement with the DPI, IRC review, ERC issuance, and post-licence registrations all factor in.
What is the standard CIT rate in Vietnam?
20% standard rate. Reduced rates of 10%, 15%, and 17% apply to projects in encouraged sectors or geographic zones. Tax holidays of 2–6 years may apply to eligible projects.
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