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Taxes in Vietnam for foreigners and expats in 2026

Tax on a VND 40 million salary is half what it was a year ago. Vietnam raised the personal allowance to VND 15.5 million a month, cut the scale to five brackets and freed small businesses with up to VND 1 billion of revenue. A guide to every 2026 tax under the new laws: salary, contributions, VAT, business, property, cars, crypto and the treaty with Russia.

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5-35%resident income tax, VND 15.5 million monthly allowance
20%corporate income tax, 15-17% for small companies
10%VAT, 8% for most goods until 31 December 2026
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Short answer: in 2026 Vietnam taxes a resident's salary at 5% to 35% across five brackets after a VND 15.5 million (about 590 dollars) monthly allowance, and a non-resident's at a flat 20% with no allowances. Corporate income tax is 20%, or 15-17% for small companies, and VAT is 10%, cut to 8% for most goods until the end of 2026. Sales of shares and crypto are taxed at 0.1% of the transaction value, and sales of homes at 2% of the price.

Vietnam tax rates in 2026: at a glance

Vietnam rewrote almost its entire tax system in a single year. A new corporate income tax law took effect on 1 October 2025, new personal income tax rules for salaries and business income apply from 1 January 2026, and a new tax administration law has been in force since 1 July 2026. For anyone on a Vietnamese payroll, the result is welcome: tax on a monthly salary of VND 40 million fell by more than half compared with 2025.

The dong (VND) is Vietnam's currency. At bank rates in 2026, one US dollar buys about 26,300 dong, so VND 1 million is roughly 38 dollars and VND 1 billion is about 38,000 dollars. Amounts below are given in dong with conversions at that rate.

Tax2026 rateWho pays and on what
Resident personal income tax (thuế thu nhập cá nhân, TNCN)5-35%Salary after a VND 15.5 million (about 590 dollars) monthly allowance, five brackets
Non-resident personal income tax20%Vietnam-source salary, no allowances
Social contributions20.5% + 9.5%Employer and foreign employee; 21.5% + 10.5% for Vietnamese citizens
Corporate income tax (thuế thu nhập doanh nghiệp, TNDN)20%Companies; 15% with revenue up to VND 3 billion, 17% up to 50 billion, 0% up to 1 billion
Dividends and interest paid to individuals5%Withheld by the payer; bank deposit interest is exempt
VAT (thuế giá trị gia tăng, GTGT)10%8% for most goods and services until 31 December 2026; reduced rate 5%, exports 0%
Household businesses and sole traders0% up to VND 1 billion revenueAbove the threshold, 15-20% of profit or a percentage of revenue
Sale of real estate2% of the priceSeller; the buyer pays a 0.5% registration fee
Sale of shares and crypto0.1% of the transaction valueInvestor, on every trade, even at a loss
Sale of a stake in a company20% of the gainOr 2% of the price if costs cannot be proven
Inheritances, gifts, winnings10%On the amount above VND 20 million (about 760 dollars) from 1 July 2026, previously 10 million
Car registration fee10% and upOn first registration of a passenger car, 2% on resale

If a reference guide shows seven income tax brackets and a VND 11 million allowance, it describes the rules before 2026. Those figures still circulate in articles and calculators but no longer apply to 2026 income.

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Who is a tax resident of Vietnam

Vietnam's tax residence threshold is 183 days, and the consequences are harsh: a resident pays tax on worldwide income, not just on what is earned in the country. A salary from a foreign employer, interest on overseas deposits and rent from a flat in another country all formally belong on the Vietnamese return.

Residence applies if at least one condition is met:

  • 183 days or more spent in Vietnam in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months from the date of first arrival;
  • a permanent residence in Vietnam: a registered permanent address (thường trú) or a rented home under a lease with a fixed term.

The second test catches out people who only count days. A long lease on a flat in Da Nang or Hanoi can make someone resident even with fewer days in the country. Under Ministry of Finance guidance in force before the new law, the deciding document in that situation is a tax residence certificate from another country: without it, arguing with the tax office is hard.

The tax year is the calendar year, with one exception for newcomers. If fewer than 183 days are spent in Vietnam in the year of arrival, the first tax year is the 12 months from the date of arrival. Arriving in autumn does not avoid residence: the days simply carry across the year end.

Tax already paid abroad on the same income is credited in Vietnam up to the Vietnamese tax on that income, provided there are supporting documents. How Russian tax residence is lost and what happens to Russian income after leaving is covered in the article on tax residence and the 183-day rule.

A foreign employee leaving Vietnam for good must close the tax year early: file a final return and pay any balance. If tax is owed, the tax authority can request an exit ban, and border guards enforce it.

Vietnam tax residency: how to become a resident and count the days

Vietnam makes you resident with 183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 months in a row from the first arrival. The second route is a permanent registration or a lease of 183 days or more, unless you prove residency elsewhere.

The consequences are tough: a resident pays progressive tax on worldwide income, including salary from a foreign employer. A non-resident pays only on Vietnamese income. The status is confirmed by the General Department of Taxation.

The law does not stop you from confirming the status on your own. But mistakes cost more: a one-year lease in Nha Trang makes you resident before day 183. Murblz support removes these risks: we count days, check the lease and obtain a certificate from the other country or from Vietnam. We guarantee professional work and a transparent process, and in most cases a result on the first filing.

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What is the income tax rate in Vietnam in 2026

The top rate is still 35%, but it now starts at VND 100 million (about 3,800 dollars) of monthly taxable income rather than 80 million. The National Assembly (Quốc hội, Vietnam's parliament) passed the new Personal Income Tax Law No. 109/2025/QH15 on 10 December 2025. It took full effect on 1 July 2026, but the rules for residents' salaries and business income apply to the whole of 2026.

BracketMonthly taxable incomeIn dollars, approx.Rate
1up to VND 10 millionup to 3805%
2VND 10-30 million380-1,14010%
3VND 30-60 million1,140-2,28020%
4VND 60-100 million2,280-3,80030%
5over VND 100 millionover 3,80035%

The scale is marginal: each rate applies only to the income inside its bracket. Before 2026 there were seven brackets from 5% to 35%, and the 35% rate kicked in at VND 80 million.

Taxable income is salary minus the employee's mandatory contributions and family allowances. From 1 January 2026 these were raised by Resolution No. 110/2025/UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee:

  • personal allowance of VND 15.5 million a month (186 million a year), up from 11 million;
  • VND 6.2 million (about 236 dollars) a month for each dependant, up from 4.4 million. Dependants must be registered with the tax office and backed by documents; the allowance is not automatic.

The new law adds deductions for medical and education costs of the taxpayer and dependants, plus voluntary pension insurance and life insurance. The government sets the limits, and none of these work without proper invoices.

Night-shift and overtime premiums, pay for unused annual leave and remuneration for science and innovation work are now fully exempt. IT and research get a separate break: five years without income tax on salary for staff in digital technology, semiconductor and artificial intelligence projects, and for researchers in high-tech fields. The conditions are set out in Government Decree No. 253/2026/NĐ-CP of 30 June 2026, and far from every programmer qualifies: the work has to be on a specific project from approved lists.

How much tax comes off a salary in Vietnam: sample calculation and contributions

The big divide in Vietnam is not between high and low salaries but between residents and non-residents. On the same VND 40 million salary, a resident pays VND 1.57 million in tax and a non-resident pays 8 million, five times as much.

Sample calculation for a foreign employee on a local employment contract, no dependants. For the VND 150 million salary, contributions use the cap for the second half of 2026.

LineResident, VND 40 millionResident, VND 150 millionNon-resident, VND 40 million
Gross salary40,000,000 (about 1,520 dollars)150,000,000 (about 5,700 dollars)40,000,000
Employee contributions 9.5%3,800,0004,807,000 (on the 50.6 million cap)not deducted
Personal allowance15,500,00015,500,000none
Taxable income20,700,000129,693,00040,000,000
Income tax1,570,00030,892,5508,000,000 (20%)
Take-home pay34,630,000 (about 1,317 dollars)114,300,450 (about 4,346 dollars)32,000,000
Tax as share of salary3.9%20.6%20%

For comparison, under 2025 rules the tax on VND 40 million would have been 3.39 million dong and on 150 million, 37.2 million. The 2026 saving is 1.8 million and 6.4 million dong a month. Non-residents gained nothing from the reform: their rate is still a flat 20% on the full amount.

How much social contributions cost

On top of salary, the employer pays another 20.5% for a foreigner and 21.5% for a Vietnamese citizen. Foreigners join compulsory social and health insurance if they hold a work permit and an employment contract of 12 months or more. Exceptions are intra-company transferees and employees of retirement age. The legal basis is Social Insurance Law No. 41/2024/QH15, in force since 1 July 2025.

ContributionEmployerEmployeeWho it covers
Social insurance: pension, sickness, maternity, work injury17.5%8%Vietnamese citizens and foreigners
Health insurance3%1.5%Vietnamese citizens and foreigners
Unemployment insurance1%1%Vietnamese citizens only
Total for a foreigner20.5%9.5%
Total for a Vietnamese citizen21.5%10.5%

Pension and health contributions are capped at 20 times the base salary (lương cơ sở, a reference unit for state payments). From 1 July 2026, Government Decree No. 161/2026/NĐ-CP raised the base salary from VND 2.34 million to 2.53 million, lifting the cap from VND 46.8 million to 50.6 million (about 1,920 dollars) a month. Unemployment insurance has a different cap: 20 regional minimum wages, and the minimum wage in the largest cities has been VND 5.31 million since 1 January 2026. The employer also pays 2% of the payroll into the trade union fund.

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Corporate income tax in Vietnam and tax on dividends

A small company in Vietnam can pay no profit tax at all in 2026: with revenue up to VND 1 billion (about 38,000 dollars) a year, the rate is zero. Everyone else climbs a ladder where 20% applies only to businesses with revenue above VND 50 billion.

WhoCorporate income tax rateLegal basis
Revenue up to VND 1 billion a year0%Government Decree No. 141/2026/NĐ-CP, from 1 January 2026
Revenue up to VND 3 billion (about 114,000 dollars)15%Corporate Income Tax Law No. 67/2025/QH15
Revenue of VND 3-50 billion (up to 1.9 million dollars)17%same law
All other companies20%standard rate
Oil and gas25-50%depending on each contract
Mining40-50%depending on the project

The 15% and 17% rates and the zero rate do not apply to companies linked to a larger business that does not itself qualify. Setting up a subsidiary of a group to pay 15% will not work.

Law No. 67/2025/QH15 has been in force since 1 October 2025 and already applies to 2025 profits. Another break came from National Assembly Resolution No. 198/2025/QH15 on private sector development: small and medium-sized companies first registered on or after 17 May 2025 pay no corporate income tax for three years. The same resolution abolished the annual business licence fee (lệ phí môn bài) for companies and sole traders from 1 January 2026.

Large multinational groups with revenue of 750 million euros or more are subject to a 15% global minimum tax under Resolution No. 107/2023/QH15. Tax holidays and preferential rates for priority sectors and zones remain, but for such groups they have largely lost their point: any shortfall below 15% is topped up anyway.

Dividends and repatriating profit

If the shareholder is a foreign company, there is no withholding tax on dividends: after-tax profit can be sent abroad without further deduction. If the shareholder is an individual, the company withholds 5% on the payout, for residents and non-residents alike.

A foreigner can do business in Vietnam only through a company: the simplified household business is reserved for Vietnamese citizens. Registration and licences are covered on the page company registration in Vietnam, and a bank account for it under business bank accounts in Vietnam. If the jurisdiction is not yet chosen, the options are compared on the company registration page.

What is the VAT rate in Vietnam and how to get a refund

Vietnam's standard VAT is 10%, but for almost all of 2026 the receipt shows 8%. The temporary two-point cut runs from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026 under National Assembly Resolution No. 204/2025/QH15 and Government Decree No. 174/2025/NĐ-CP. The law does not yet say what happens from 2027.

RateWhat it applies to
10%Standard rate; in 2026 it still applies to telecoms, finance, banking, insurance, real estate, metals and excise goods other than petrol
8%Most other goods and services until 31 December 2026, including transport, logistics and IT
5%Reduced rate: water, some medical goods, teaching aids, some farm produce
0%Exports of goods and services, international transport
No VATHousehold businesses and sole traders with revenue up to VND 1 billion a year

The current VAT Law No. 48/2024/QH15 took effect on 1 July 2025. Companies usually register for VAT from the start and file monthly or quarterly returns. For household businesses and sole traders the exemption threshold from 2026 is VND 1 billion of annual revenue.

How tourists get VAT back

A foreigner with a passport can reclaim 85% of the VAT on goods taken out of the country. The remaining 15% is kept by the agent bank that pays the refund at the border. The rules were updated by Ministry of Finance Circular (Thông tư, a ministerial regulation) No. 84/2026/TT-BTC of 30 June 2026.

  • purchases in one store on one day must total at least VND 2 million (about 76 dollars), and receipts from the same day can be combined;
  • the store must take part in the refund scheme and issue an invoice with a refund declaration;
  • the purchase must be no more than 60 days old on the day of departure, unused and in its packaging;
  • the goods must leave through a border gate that handles refunds, mainly international airports.

Goods banned from export and items not allowed on board an aircraft do not qualify.

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How much tax sole traders, freelancers and IT specialists pay in Vietnam

From 1 January 2026, Vietnam scrapped the fixed lump-sum tax that the tax office had assessed on small businesses for years, and at the same time raised the tax-free threshold to VND 1 billion (about 38,000 dollars) of annual revenue. The income tax law first lifted the threshold from 200 to 500 million dong, then on 29 April 2026 the government doubled it retroactively with Decree No. 141/2026/NĐ-CP. Anyone who already paid first-quarter tax on lower revenue gets an offset or refund.

These rules cover household businesses (hộ kinh doanh, a registered sole proprietorship or family business without a company) and individual traders. Above the threshold, tax works like this:

Annual revenueIn dollars, approx.Income tax
up to VND 1 billionup to 38,0000%, and no VAT either
VND 1-3 billion38,000-114,000choice: a percentage of revenue above the threshold by type of activity (0.5% to 5%) or 15% of profit
VND 3-50 billion114,000-1.9 million17% of profit
over VND 50 billionover 1.9 million20% of profit
Renting out property-5% of revenue above the threshold

Rates for individual businesses now follow the same tiers as corporate income tax. Above VND 1 billion of revenue, electronic receipts from a till connected to the tax authority are mandatory, and those who cross the threshold during the year get 30 days to connect.

For foreigners: freelancing, IT and nomads

The awkward truth for foreigners: household businesses are registered by Vietnamese citizens, so working with local clients requires a company. Work permits are issued for a specific employer, and a tourist visa does not allow work in Vietnam.

Vietnam has no digital nomad visa in 2026. Russians can stay 45 days visa-free, and a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa is available to citizens of any country. There are no tax breaks for remote workers either: after 183 days in a year a remote worker becomes resident, and income from foreign clients or a foreign employer is formally taxable in Vietnam at the standard 5-35% scale. That income has to be declared personally, every quarter, because nobody withholds the tax.

The five-year IT exemption described above is tied to projects and companies in Vietnam, not to the profession. A developer working for an overseas client from a café in Nha Trang does not qualify.

Taxes on property, cars, inheritance, shares and crypto

Vietnam has no annual tax on a flat or house and no wealth tax. The state takes its share at the moment of the deal: 2% of the price when a home is sold, and 0.1% of the amount when shares or crypto are sold, even at a loss.

Asset or transactionTaxHow it is calculated
Sale of a flat or house2% income taxOn the sale price, not the gain
Purchase of propertyRegistration fee (lệ phí trước bạ) 0.5%On the value, when title is registered
Holding landNon-agricultural land use tax 0.03-0.15% a yearBased on area and the official land price; for a flat the amount is token
Renting out a home5% income taxOn revenue above VND 1 billion a year
Shares0.1%On each sale
Stake in a company20% or 2%20% of the gain; 2% of the price if the purchase cost cannot be proven
Crypto0.1%On each trade through a platform licensed in Vietnam
Gold bars0.1%The rate is in the law, but the tax is not yet collected from 1 July 2026: the government will set the value threshold and the start date (Ministry of Finance letter No. 8454/BTC-CST)
Inheritances and gifts10%On the amount above VND 20 million
Winnings10%On the amount above VND 20 million

Inheritances and gifts are taxed when they involve real estate, securities, company stakes or assets registered with the state, such as cars. Real estate passing between spouses, parents and children, siblings, and grandparents and grandchildren is exempt.

Foreigners can buy flats in residential projects in Vietnam: no more than 30% of the units in one building, with ownership for 50 years that can be extended, under the 2023 Housing Law. Details are on the page investment property in Vietnam.

Crypto

The tax on crypto trades was introduced by Ministry of Finance Circular No. 32/2026/TT-BTC, in force since 27 March 2026: 0.1% on each sale for individuals, residents and non-residents alike. It works inside the pilot legal crypto market the government launched in September 2025 for five years under Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP. How are your trades on foreign exchanges taxed? Ask an expert.

Taxes on cars

Cars in Vietnam are expensive because of taxes built into the price. Excise tax (thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt, special consumption tax) on passenger cars with up to 9 seats depends on engine size: from 35% up to 1,500 cc to 150% above 6,000 cc. Under the new Special Consumption Tax Law No. 66/2025/QH15, in force since 1 January 2026, hybrids pay 70% of the rate for a petrol car with the same engine size.

First registration of a passenger car carries a 10% registration fee, and a province can raise it by up to half again, to 15%. On resale of a car the fee is 2%. Electric cars are exempt from the registration fee until 28 February 2027.

Non-resident taxes and the Russia-Vietnam double tax treaty

The double tax treaty between Russia and Vietnam is in force: it was signed on 27 May 1993, and the 2023 suspension did not touch it. Russian Presidential Decree No. 585 of 8 August 2023 suspended parts of the treaties with 38 countries that Russia regards as unfriendly, and Vietnam is not on that list.

For individuals, the treaty matters less than it seems. Vietnam's withholding rates are already below the treaty caps, so its main value is the credit for Vietnamese tax in Russia and the rules on which country taxes salary during short stays.

Income from VietnamNon-resident individualForeign companyCap under the treaty with Russia
Salary20%-not taxed in Vietnam if under 183 days a year and the salary is not paid by a Vietnamese party
Dividends5%0%10% with an investment of at least 10 million dollars, otherwise 15%
Interest5%5%10%
Royalties5% above VND 20 million per contract10%15%
Sale of shares0.1%0.1%-
Sale of real estate2%-taxed where the property is located

Foreign companies providing services to Vietnamese customers pay foreign contractor tax (FCT, withheld by the Vietnamese customer on payment). For most services that is 5% corporate income tax plus VAT. A non-resident individual doing business in Vietnam pays a percentage of revenue by type of activity and cannot opt for tax on profit.

Since 1 July 2026, treaty relief has been governed by Ministry of Finance Circular No. 95/2026/TT-BTC, which replaced the 2013 rules. Claiming relief requires a tax residence certificate from the home country.

In total Vietnam has signed about 80 treaties, including with Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Israel, Turkey, the UAE and Serbia. The treaty with the United States has been signed but has never entered into force, so US citizens can only rely on the credit rules of their own country.

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Filing deadlines and penalties in Vietnam

Late tax in Vietnam costs 0.03% a day, almost 11% a year, and the interest runs from day one. Fines for late returns come on top, and a tax debt can end with a ban on leaving the country.

WhatDeadlineWho files
Tax withheld from salariesby the 20th of the following month, or by the end of the month after the quarteremployer
Annual salary return for employeesby the last day of the third month after the year (31 March)employer
Individual annual returnby the last day of the fourth month after the year (30 April)the taxpayer, if there are several sources or income from abroad
Salary from a foreign employerquarterly, by the end of the month after the quarterthe employee
Corporate income tax returnby the last day of the third month after the yearthe company
Leaving the country for goodbefore departureforeign employees

Returns go to the tax authority (Cục Thuế, the Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance) through its online portal. Fines for late filing are set by Government Decree No. 125/2020/NĐ-CP as amended by Decree No. 310/2025/NĐ-CP, in force since 16 January 2026. For organisations they range from VND 2 million to 25 million depending on the delay, and 15-25 million for more than 90 days late. Individuals pay half: VND 7.5-12.5 million (about 285-475 dollars) for the longest delays.

Understating tax on a return costs 20% of the shortfall; tax evasion carries a fine of one to three times the unpaid tax.

A new Law on Tax Administration No. 108/2025/QH15 has applied since 1 July 2026. Returns can now be corrected within five years of the filing deadline, and if a correction increases the tax, late interest of 0.03% a day is charged on top of the extra tax.

Who Vietnam's tax system suits and who it does not

In 2026 Vietnam works well for those earning a local salary of up to VND 60-80 million (2,300-3,000 dollars) a month and for share investors: 0.1% of turnover is gentler than most capital gains taxes. It works badly for anyone with large income from abroad: residence starts after 183 days, and worldwide income is taxed on a scale reaching 35%.

CountryResident income taxCorporate taxResidence threshold
Vietnam5-35%20%, small firms 15-17%183 days
Thailand0-35%20%180 days
Indonesia5-35%22%183 days in 12 months
Malaysia0-30%24%, small firms 15-17%182 days
Russia13-22%25%183 days

Vietnam's advantages in 2026:

  • a light real burden on middle salaries: 3.9% tax on VND 40 million a month;
  • 0.1% on sales of shares and crypto, 2% on selling a home, no annual tax on a flat and no wealth tax;
  • no withholding tax on dividends to a foreign corporate shareholder;
  • zero profit tax and no VAT for very small businesses up to VND 1 billion of revenue.

Drawbacks worth knowing in advance:

  • a resident's worldwide income is taxed on the same scale as salary and must be declared personally;
  • there is no digital nomad visa and no break for remote workers;
  • a foreigner cannot set up a household business, only a licensed company;
  • laws changed one after another in 2025-2026, and the details come in decrees issued after the laws take effect;
  • a tax debt can turn into an exit ban.

Moving with a family requires a local bank account and a clear income structure. Opening a personal account is covered on the page personal accounts in Vietnam, and rates in other countries are collected under taxes by country. Where a transaction or a dispute with the tax office needs legal support, it is handled by Murblz specialists together with locally licensed partners.

FAQ

What taxes do foreigners pay in Vietnam?
The same as Vietnamese citizens, but much depends on residence. A resident (183 days a year or a permanent home) pays 5-35% income tax on worldwide income after a VND 15.5 million monthly allowance. A non-resident pays 20% on Vietnam-source salary with no allowances. A foreigner with a work permit and a contract of 12 months or more also pays 9.5% in social contributions, and the employer pays 20.5% on top. Prices include VAT of 10% (8% for most goods until the end of 2026).
What is the income tax rate in Vietnam in 2026?
Residents pay a progressive five-bracket scale under Law No. 109/2025/QH15: 5% on monthly taxable income up to VND 10 million, 10% from 10 to 30 million, 20% from 30 to 60 million, 30% from 60 to 100 million and 35% above 100 million. Before that, the employee's contributions, a VND 15.5 million personal allowance and VND 6.2 million for each registered dependant are deducted from salary. Non-residents pay 20% of the whole salary.
What is the VAT rate in Vietnam and can tourists get it back?
The standard rate is 10%, the reduced rate 5% and exports 0%. From 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026 most goods and services are taxed at 8%; telecoms, finance, real estate, metals and excise goods other than petrol stay at 10%. A foreigner can reclaim 85% of the VAT on goods taken abroad: at least VND 2 million in one store on one day, bought no more than 60 days before departure, with the refund paid at international airports.
Do I have to pay tax in Vietnam if I work remotely for a foreign company?
Yes, after 183 days in Vietnam in a year. A resident pays tax on worldwide income, including salary from an overseas employer, at the standard 5-35% scale and declares it personally every quarter. Vietnam has no digital nomad visa and no tax breaks for remote workers, and a tourist visa does not allow work in the country. With fewer than 183 days and no permanent home, only pay for work done in Vietnam is taxed: by law at 20%, even if a foreign employer pays it. For Russian tax residents the treaty removes this tax if the salary is not paid by a Vietnamese party.
How much tax does a sole trader pay in Vietnam?
From 2026, household businesses and sole traders with revenue up to VND 1 billion (about 38,000 dollars) a year pay neither income tax nor VAT. With revenue of VND 1-3 billion they can choose a percentage of revenue above the threshold by type of activity or 15% of profit; from 3 to 50 billion the rate is 17% of profit, and above 50 billion 20%. The fixed lump-sum tax was abolished on 1 January 2026. Only Vietnamese citizens can register a household business; a foreigner needs a company.
What are the taxes on cars in Vietnam?
There is no annual tax based on engine power; the main taxes are built into the price, and a road use fee is paid at the periodic vehicle inspection. Excise tax on passenger cars with up to 9 seats runs from 35% up to 1,500 cc to 150% above 6,000 cc, and from 2026 hybrids pay 70% of that rate. First registration carries a 10% registration fee, which a province can raise to 15%, and resale 2%. Electric cars are exempt from the registration fee until 28 February 2027.
What is the corporate income tax rate in Vietnam in 2026?
The standard rate is 20% under Law No. 67/2025/QH15. Companies with revenue up to VND 3 billion a year pay 15%, those with 3 to 50 billion pay 17%, and from 2026 companies with revenue up to VND 1 billion are exempt. New small and medium-sized companies registered on or after 17 May 2025 pay no corporate income tax for three years. Dividends to a foreign corporate shareholder are not taxed; dividends to an individual are taxed at 5%.
Does Vietnam have a double tax treaty with Russia?
Yes, the treaty was signed on 27 May 1993 and is in force. Russian Presidential Decree No. 585 of 2023, which suspended parts of treaties with unfriendly countries, did not affect Vietnam. Withholding caps under the treaty are 10% on dividends with an investment of at least 10 million dollars, otherwise 15%, 10% on interest and 15% on royalties. Vietnam's own rates are usually below these caps, so the treaty's main benefit is the credit for Vietnamese tax in Russia.

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