Legal updates and notes for Household Businesses in 2026

1. Classification of Household Businesses and Declaration

CriteriaGroup 1Group 2Group 3Group 4
Annual Revenue <=500 million VND>500 million to 3 billion VND>3 billion VND to 50 billion VND> 50 billion VND
VATTax-exempt= Revenue x Rate (%)Same as Group 2Same as Group 2
PITTax-exemptCó 02 cách chọn:
1. (Doanh thu – 500tr) x tỷ lệ %
Option 1: (Revenue - 500m) x Rate (%) Option 2: (Revenue - Expenses) x 15%
(Revenue - Expenses) x 17%(Revenue - Expenses) x 20%
Filing FrequencyOnce/year (2026: Twice/year)QuarterlyQuarterlyMonthly
Payment DeadlineJan 31st of the following yearLast day of the first month of the next quarterLast day of the first month of the next quarter20th of the following month
Annual FinalizationNoneIf using Option 2YesYes
E-InvoiceNot mandatory>1 billion mandatorymandatorymandatory
Bank AccountNon-cash paymentsmandatorymandatorymandatory
Accounting BooksForm S1a-HKDForm S2a-HKDS2b, S2c, S2d, S2e-HKDSame as Group 3

2. Tax rates as a percentage of revenue

Depending on the business sector, the following tax rates apply:

  • Distribution and supply of goods VAT 1%; PIT 0.5%.
  • Services and construction without supply of materials: VAT 5%; PIT 2%.
  • Manufacturing, transport, services associated with goods, and construction with supply of materials: VAT 3%; PIT 1.5%.
  • Other business activities VAT 2%; PIT 1%.

3. Regulations on Revenue and Bank Accounts

Important Notes: Expenses of 5 million VND or more must have non-cash payment documents to be considered deductible expenses when determining taxable PIT income (for groups using the expense-deduction method)

Revenue Determination Revenue includes all proceeds from sales, processing fees, and service charges, including subsidies, surcharges, and additional fees entitled to the Household Business. It is recognized regardless of whether payment has been collected and excludes VAT

Bank Account: Household Businesses are mandated to open and use a dedicated business bank account HKD bắt buộc phải mở và sử dụng tài khoản ngân hàng riêng phục vụ kinh doanh.

Non-cash payments are highly encouraged.