Hiring Vietnamese Talent: What Overseas Employers Must Know About Personal Income Tax in Vietnam

If you’re an overseas company thinking of hiring Vietnamese digital talents in Vietnam — whether remotely or through a local setup — you’ll need to understand how Vietnam Personal Income Tax (PIT) works. It’s one of the biggest areas that international employers overlook. Many assume tax obligations don’t apply if they don’t have an office in Vietnam, but that’s not always true. In reality, how you hire and where the work happens can create local tax and compliance responsibilities that affect both you and your Vietnamese employees. This guide will help you understand how Vietnam’s personal income tax system works, what overseas employers must do, and how to stay compliant while keeping your hiring strategy efficient and risk-free.