Vietnam Expands PIT Exemptions: New Tax-Free Income Categories Effective October 2025
From 1 October 2025, Vietnam introduces three new Personal Income Tax (PIT) exemptions, with further digital technology incentives from January 2026. Learn what income is exempt, how businesses should prepare, and what these changes mean for compliance and tax planning.
Understanding Anti-Money Laundering Rules in ASEAN – Why Singapore Sets the Benchmark
Singapore has established a comprehensive AML/CFT (countering the financing of terrorism) framework, mandating financial institutions to conduct risk assessments, customer due diligence (including KYC), transaction monitoring, and suspicious transaction reporting to combat illicit financial flows.
Protecting Software Intellectual Property in Vietnam
Discover how to protect software intellectual property in Vietnam under the Law on Intellectual Property. Learn the differences between copyright, patents, and trade secrets, their advantages and limitations, and how businesses can safeguard innovation, reduce risks, and enhance investor confidence.
Vietnam’s New Corporate Income Tax Law 2025:Practical Implications
Vietnam’s new Corporate Income Tax Law (Law No. 67/2025/QH15), effective October 2025, introduces reduced SME tax rates, stricter deductibility rules, new M&A provisions, and expanded digital economy taxation. Learn how the Draft Decree provides guidance and what businesses must prepare for.
Work Permits in Vietnam in 2025 – A Guide
Learn the 2025 process for obtaining, renewing, or reissuing work permits in Vietnam under Decree 219. Step-by-step guide for employers & expats.
Understanding the K Coefficient in Vietnam’s Tax Administration in 2025
Vietnam’s Department of Taxation has recently introduced substantial reliance on the “K Coefficient” as part of its electronic invoice management system. This parameter is intended to both enhance tax compliance monitoring and prevent the issuance of fraudulent invoices.
Vietnam’s Digital Technology Industry: Tax & Employment Incentives from 2025
Explore Vietnam’s new 2025 digital technology incentives, including corporate tax breaks, personal income tax exemptions, work permit and visa benefits for tech experts, and long-term residence support. Stay updated on opportunities for investors and professionals in Vietnam’s tech sector.
Legal Update: Vietnam Updates Foreign Labor Management with Department of Home Affairs
Under Decree 219/2025, Vietnam provinces are assigning the Department of Home Affairs to oversee foreign labor management. Learn how new rules in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City affect work permits, exemptions, and employer compliance.
VAT Deduction Risks in Vietnam 2025: New Rules on Late Payments
From 1 July 2025, Vietnam’s Decree 181/2025/NĐ-CP changes VAT deductibility rules. Late payments can cause customers to lose input VAT rights. Learn key compliance steps to protect your business.
Social Insurance for Foreign Employees in Vietnam: New Rules from July 2025
The 2024 Law on Social Insurance, together with Government Decree No. 158/2025/ND-CP, came into effect on 1 July 2025, introducing significant changes to Vietnam’s compulsory social insurance (SI) regime. These reforms not only refine the policy framework for domestic employees but also clarify how the system applies to foreign workers.