2025-2026年在越中企投资、税务、用工合规指引

Investment Access - The revised Investment Law will take effect on March 1, 2026, with conditional business sector provisions applicable from July 1, 2026 [2] - The new law allows foreign investment to proceed with company establishment before obtaining licenses, except for a few sensitive sectors [2] - The scope of investment approvals has been significantly reduced, with 38 types of conditional business licenses eliminated and 20 industries having their applicability narrowed [2] - Major changes in investment scale, technology, or ownership structure during construction or operation must still be reported or re-registered [2] Tax Incentives - The Corporate Income Tax Law will be implemented on October 1, 2025, with a standard tax rate of 20% and a reduced rate of 15% or 17% for small and micro enterprises [3] - Key industries and regions can benefit from tax incentives, with a 10% tax rate for high-tech and encouraged sectors, plus potential exemptions and reductions [3] - Oil, gas, and certain mineral extraction activities will be subject to higher tax rates and will not receive the same incentives [3] Labor Policies - There will no longer be a national cap on the percentage of foreign employees; local labor authorities will approve based on company size and local hiring challenges [4] - Work permits for foreign employees can be applied for online, with electronic documents linked to passports [4] - Social security and pension contributions will be digitized, with penalties for late or non-payment starting November 30, 2025 [4] - Minimum wage standards will be adjusted based on four wage zones, effective January 1, 2026 [4] Compliance Principles - Companies should verify the industry and region of their projects in advance to maximize tax benefits [5] - Establish a comprehensive labor system that includes local hiring, foreign employee registration, and social security reporting to meet digital regulatory requirements [6] - Rely on local professional service providers to navigate regional policy differences following the decentralization of authority [7]