Tax Consultation
Question: Pursuant to the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, which takes effect from 01 July 2026, I have a question regarding the progressive personal income tax tariff and its applicable period: will it be applied from 01 January 2026 or from 01 July 2026? Answer: According to Clause 2, Article 29 of the Law […]
Consultation on Overtime Income Tax
Question: I would like to ask whether overtime wages are exempt from personal income tax. Answer: Pursuant to Clause 8, Article 4 of the Law on Personal Income Tax 2025, which specifically stipulates incomes exempt from personal income tax, the provisions are as follows: Tax-exempt income 1.Income from the transfer, inheritance, or receipt of gifts […]
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ha – Chairman of SB Law – has been named to The A-List: Top 100 Lawyers in Vietnam by Asia Business Law Journal.
This recognition underscores Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ha’s leadership and professional stature in steering SB Law into a law firm with a well-defined strategic focus on business and investment advisory, dispute resolution, and intellectual property, while proactively responding to the evolving legal demands of the digital economy. Throughout his legal practice, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ha has […]
Phantom Shares in Vietnamese Companies: Legal Consequences of Unpaid Capital
Scenario: Tech Company X was established by three members (A, B, and C) with a registered charter capital of 3 billion VND, divided equally at 33.3% each (equivalent to 1 billion VND per person). On the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC), all three are recorded as having fully contributed their capital. However, in reality, after six […]
Land Use Levy Rates for Residential Land Conversion
Question: I have a land parcel comprising residential land and an attached portion recorded as garden pond land or agricultural land within the same parcel. I intend to apply for conversion of that portion to residential land to regularize the land use purpose and proceed with related procedures. I would like to know the percentage […]
TAX OBLIGATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS LEASING HOUSES
Question: I am currently an individual planning to conduct a house rental business. However, I am not clear about the applicable tax regulations that I am required to comply with. Therefore, I kindly request your Company to provide advice on the types of taxes that individuals engaged in house rental activities are required to pay […]
Consultation on Reporting Changes in Labor Usage
Question: My company has not submitted reports on changes in labor usage. What penalties could the company face? Answer: According to Clause 2, Article 8 of Decree No. 12/2022/ND-CP regarding violations in recruitment and labor management: “1. A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed on an employer for any of […]
Consultation on New Tax Policy Changes for Household Businesses
Question: I am a household business owner and would like to know which new tax policies I should pay attention to in order to avoid penalties. Answer: Starting from 2026, with the removal of the presumptive tax regime and the shift to a declaration-based tax system, many household businesses will need to adjust to a […]
Legal Obligations When Hiring Fitting Models in Vietnam
Question: My company hires external individuals to try on our clothes products. The payment method and calculation are as follows: For external models: VND 1,000,000 / 4 hours (including personal income tax and travel expenses). For daily fitting models (including internal and external models): VND 220,000 per item (including personal income tax). The company records […]