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Vietnam

VN · VNM · #65 · 26 cities

Nomad score 62/100 Compare
Top income tax 35.0% Worldwide system
Corporate tax 20.0%
VAT 10.0% standard rate
Tax residency 183 days 80 tax treaties

Vietnam tax profile

Data year: 2026

Tax system
Worldwide Worldwide income taxation for tax residents. From the 2026 tax year, resident employment income uses a five-bracket progressive schedule under Law No. 109/2025/QH15 (replacing the prior seven-bracket scale). Non-residents pay 20% flat PIT on Vietnam-sourced employment income.
Top PIT rate
35.0%
Corporate tax rate
20.0%
VAT
10.0%
Capital gains tax
20.0% Capital gains on property transfer: 2% of selling price. Securities: 0.1% of selling price. Other capital gains: 20% of net gain.
Social security (employee)
10.5%
Social security (employer)
21.5%
Social security cap (annual)
VND 607,200,000
Dividend withholding
0.0%
Interest withholding
5.0%
Royalty withholding
10.0%
Inheritance tax
10.0%
Treaty count
80
Tax authority: General Department of Taxation Website

Income tax brackets

Personal income
Personal income brackets
Bracket min Bracket max Rate USD equivalent
VND 0 VND 120,000,000 5.0% $0 – $4,639
VND 120,000,000 VND 360,000,000 10.0% $4,639 – $13,917
VND 360,000,000 VND 720,000,000 20.0% $13,917 – $27,833
VND 720,000,000 VND 1,200,000,000 30.0% $27,833 – $46,389
VND 1,200,000,000 and above 35.0% $46,389 +
Local currency: VND

Special regimes (1)

Special regimes
NameTypeRate/amountDurationStatus
Economic Zones & High-Tech Parks Preferential CIT rates and exemptions for investments in economic zones, industr... Exemption 10.0% 15yr Active

Tax residency

Days threshold
183 days
Residency rules
Tax resident if present in Vietnam for 183 days or more in a calendar year or in a period of 12 consecutive months, or have a registered permanent residence or a rented house for 183 days or more.
Exit tax
No
CFC rules
No

Filing information

Fiscal year
01-01 – 12-31
Filing deadline
March 31
Employers withhold PIT on salary and must file quarterly from 15 April 2026 (due by the last day of the first month after each quarter). Annual PIT finalisation for employment income is due by 31 March following the calendar year. Business income follows separate declaration rules.

Sources

Change history

    • Income tax brackets updated

    2026 PIT brackets (Law 109/2025), verification date, SI/HI cap, sources and filing notes (static3.luatvietnam.vn) Source

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