Vietnam Tax News





Vietnam foreigners tax payment

January 2023
Vietnam personal income tax rates are progressive to 35%.
Nonresidents are taxed at a flat tax rate of 20%.
Nonemployment income is taxed at rates from 0.1% to 25%.
Individuals are responsible for self-declaration and payment of tax.

Vietnam Corporate Tax 2017

April 2017
The corporate income tax rate in Vietnam is 20% same as in 2016.

Vietnam New Corporate Income Tax Rate

January 2014
Starting January 1, 2014 the new corporate income tax rate in Vietnam is 22% compared to the previous 25% rate.
The rate will be reduced to 20% in 2016.

Vietnam-New Zealand tax treaty

September 2013
Vietnam and New Zealand signed on August 5, 2013 a tax treaty.
According to the tax treaty the tax withholding rate for payments of dividends is 5%/15% depending on the percentage of shareholding in the paying company.
The tax withholding for interest and royalties is 10%.
In general double tax treaties between two countries are boosting mutual investments between the countries offering reduced tax withholding rates from payments of dividends, interest and royalties.
The tax treaty often includes an exchange of tax information clause and definition of a permanent establishment for activities carried in the other country.
It also clarifies certain cross border tax issues.
E.g the treaty would define in what country tax is to be paid when a service supplier/consultant from country A provides services in country B.
In some treaties there is a tax credit under certain terms. E.g. an exemption to a consultant from country A of X dollars per each day of staying in country B in order to supply the taxable services.



Vietnam Serbia Tax Treaty

July 2013
The double tax treaty between the two countries entered into force on June 3, 2013.
According to the tax treaty the tax withholding rate for payments of dividends is 10%/15% depending on the percentage of shareholding in the paying company.
The tax withholding for interest and royalties is 10%.
In general double tax treaties between two countries are boosting mutual investments between the countries offering reduced tax withholding rates from payments of dividends, interest and royalties.
The tax treaty often includes an exchange of tax information clause and definition of a permanent establishment for activities carried in the other country.
It also clarifies certain cross border tax issues.
E.g the treaty would define in what country tax is to be paid when a service supplier/consultant from country A provides services in country B.
In some treaties there is a tax credit under certain terms. E.g. an exemption to a consultant from country A of X dollars per each day of staying in country B in order to supply the taxable services.

Vietnam Delayed VAT Filing

May 2012
The Vietnamese government office announced on May 4, 2012 new measures aimed to support the slowing economy.
VAT filing for the three months of April, May and June would be delayed for six months.
In addition the corporate income tax rate for small and medium size companies would be reduced by 30%.

Vietnam Israel Double Taxation Treaty

August 2009
Vietnam and Israel signed on August 4, 2009 a double taxation agreement regarding taxes on income and capital gains between the two countries. The treaty is expected to strengthen the economic ties between Vietnam and Israel.
So far the capital investment by Israeli companies has reached 11.7 USD millions.
The trade activities between the two countries increased to 147 USD millions in 2007, compared to 68 USD millions in 2005.

Source: Vietnam department of taxation www.gdt.gov.vn



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