Tax, FDI, HR and legal updates — practical perspectives from the TrustlineAX team for businesses operating in Vietnam.
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FDI companies in Vietnam face over 30 statutory deadlines each year. This compliance calendar covers every key date — VAT, CIT, PIT, social insurance, financial statements, and transfer pricing — so your team stays ahead.
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Hiring a foreign national in Vietnam requires a work permit from DOLISA in most cases. This step-by-step guide covers who needs one, exemptions, required documents, the 5-step application process, and penalties for non-compliance.
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Every business in Vietnam must pay an annual business license tax (lệ phí môn bài) by 30 January. Rates range from VND 1–3 million depending on charter capital. New companies get a first-year exemption.
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Every FDI company in Vietnam needs a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA) plus a VND operating account. This guide covers required documents, recommended banks, the DICA opening process, and SBV registration obligations.
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Vietnam's mandatory social contribution system requires employers to pay up to 21% of the contributory salary per employee. This guide covers BHXH, BHYT and BHTN rates, salary caps, enrolment rules, and obligations for foreign employees.
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Vietnam's Decree 132/2020 requires FDI companies with related-party transactions to maintain a three-tier transfer pricing documentation framework. Here is what you must prepare — and what triggers an audit.
