The US has recently designated Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country in its 2026 Special 301 Report. For foreign rights holders, US pressure and changes to Vietnam's IP rules suggest that 2026 may see more enforcement activity than 2025.
Learn how to start manufacturing in Vietnam in 2026. This article covers crucial information on how to set up a unit, costs involved, tax incentives, industrial zones, and compliance requirements for foreign investors.
Under Vietnam’s transfer pricing rules, related-party businesses must prepare contemporaneous TP documentation to prove intra-group transactions are at arm’s length.
Explore the differences between Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and Employers of Record (EOR) in Vietnam, including compliance, payroll, and hiring structure, and determine which model best supports international business expansion.
Issued on April 24, 2026, a new law amending four major tax regimes revises Vietnam’s special consumption tax rates for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with fewer than 24 seats, maintaining favorable tax treatment and introducing a phased-in increase.
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Aimed at manufacturers, supply chain planners, and foreign investors, Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion offers a clear overview of Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape and how businesses can assess the country as a production hub in Asia.
Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules provides practical guidance for CFOs, tax leaders, and foreign investors navigating these reforms.
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