Work & taxes

A tourist e-visa can cover up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. It is not residence or work permission. A longer-term plan needs an eligible work, investment or family basis.

e-Visa for a scouting stay; separate grounds for long-term residence. Up to 90 days; single or multiple entry

Foreign-company employees, freelancers, local employees and owner-directors are different legal scenarios. Company registration does not automatically authorize personally working for that company.

Tax residence

183 days or more in a calendar year or the first consecutive 12 months.

Rates & limitations

From 2026 resident employment income uses 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 35% marginal bands on monthly taxable income up to VND10m / 30m / 60m / 100m and above. Not a flat rate on gross income or a universal freelance rate.

• Passport and immigration-status evidence; local identification number if required.
• Address evidence: lease, registration or utility bill as specified by the chosen bank.
• Tax IDs and tax-residence countries; CRS/FATCA self-certification when requested.
• Regular income evidence: employment contract and recent payslips, or freelance agreements, invoices and statements.
• Origin of savings: statement trail, property sale or inheritance records. For crypto, keep purchase, trade and withdrawal history—not just a wallet balance.

Bank eligibility depends on documents and status. Do not make your plan depend on opening an account as a tourist. This is a preparation pack, not an account-opening guarantee.

Before buying a business, separately verify debt, licenses, staff, lease, accounts and your residence basis. A purchase agreement does not replace immigration approval. When networking, check the legal entity and counterpart's track record before transferring funds.