What is Vietnam’s foreign contractor tax? Vietnam’s foreign contractor tax (FCT), often referred to as the withholding tax, is a tax that is applied to transactions conducted in Vietnam between a ...

In Vietnam, double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAAs) play a crucial role in preventing businesses, professionals, legal entities, and foreign investors from being double-taxed on their income.

Vietnam’s Lang Son province has emerged as a promising location for investors looking to diversify or complement their China manufacturing. Manufacturing hubs in Vietnam and China have a different set ...

Vietnam's latest draft decree on sanctions for violations in cybersecurity and data protection targets implementation by June ...

Investors should utilize a multi-country benchmarking service to accurately identify the most advantageous destinations to set up in the Asian market. This will allow them to evaluate the comparative ...

Port infrastructure across Vietnam’s regions varies significantly. Here, Vietnam Briefing compares the port infrastructure in three key economic regions, aiding investors in making well-informed ...

We explain the work permit rules and issuance process for foreign workers in Vietnam. On September 18, 2023, the Government enacted Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP, amending and augmenting specific ...

The U.S. is in a dilemma about whether to upgrade the non-market economy status of Vietnam to that of a market economy. This would align with President Joe Biden’s goal to make the Southeast Asian ...

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has initiated the first sunset review of anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on laminated woven sacks imported from Vietnam, as reported by Vietnam’s ...

Franchising in Vietnam has experienced remarkable growth in recent decades, buoyed by relaxed retail regulations and a dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. A strong legal framework provides businesses ...

Dong Nai province, in the Southern Key Economic Region, is a prime choice for foreign companies in Vietnam with its strong infrastructure, logistics connectivity, and industrial parks. We profile its ...