
Vietnam’s Foreign Contractor Withholding Tax: Complete Guide
Foreign contractor tax is a withholding tax applicable to most foreign contractors working in Vietnam with a few exceptions.
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Foreign contractor tax is a withholding tax applicable to most foreign contractors working in Vietnam with a few exceptions.

Nearly 121,900 new enterprises were established in Vietnam (Jan-Sept 2024), with total registered capital at approx. 1.158 quadrillion VND.

Bac Ninh province tops as foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in Vietnam, securing over US$4.2 billion in investments (Jan-Sept 2024).

We discuss Vietnam's top import and export industries, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, coffee, automotive, and textiles.

The government is inviting feedback on a new Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification System (VSIC), which prioritizes the green economy.

Vietnam aims to upgrade its port system by 2030, targeting an annual cargo capacity of 1.25 to 1.5 billion tons per Decision No. 442/QD-TTg.

In its September report, the IMF revised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2024 up to 6.1%, with GDP reaching US$468.5 billion.

The Vietnam government is positively considering a 9-day Tet break for lunar new year 2025 from January 25 to February 2.

Earned Wage Access (EWA) services is a relatively new fintech concept in Vietnam, aligning with policies to promote financial inclusion.

On September 24, 2024, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new Law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback.

We explore key professional trends and shifts in attitudes among the Vietnam workforce in 2024 amid technology-led transformation.

The footwear market in Vietnam is on a growth trajectory, driven by an expanding customer base and evolving preferences.

Samsung Display Co. will invest an additional US$1.8 billion in a new OLED manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh province in northern Vietnam.

In 2024, Vietnam’s General Department of Customs (GDC) released multiple official letters guiding customs procedures during special events.

We discuss the business recovery process and key insurance and tax considerations for firms and factories in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.

The full extent of the damages caused by Typhoon Yagi on Vietnam is still being assessed, with several key sectors severely impacted.

In this new report, available as a free download, we examine Vietnam's import-export regime, on-spot import/export, and VAT refund process.

Vietnam's logistics sector offers significant investment opportunities, supported by manufacturing, e-commerce, and government initiatives.

Vietnam's new regulations on recognizing foreign electronic signature providers and signatures took effect on August 15.

Owners of new projects in Vietnam must register duty-exempt goods with customs authorities and are responsible for them.