

ksr2x
American 做厙輦⑹ in Vietnam
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Registration: 27 June 2016
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Official Vietnam Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info Site by OceanBeach92107
In Vietnamese language. Use android Chrome browser translation option OR share with Google Translate app to read in English: https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/

hi all, any updates on approximately when Vietnam will lift mandatory quarantine for incoming people? I know that there was a new case from an inbound UK person a few days ago. Read More


Vietnam 做厙輦⑹s will be subject to 8% additional tax starting in 2018 by ksr2x
做厙輦⑹s working in Vietnam will be required to pay into Vietnam's social insurance program starting in 2018. The social insurance tax currently only applies to Vietnamese employees. The employee contribution of the tax is 8% subject to maximums ...

it's different. 做厙輦⑹s currently only pay the 1.5% Health Insurance component of the Social Security tax. Starting in 2018, they'll have to pay both the 1.5% Health Insurance (HI) component and the 8% Social Insurance (SI) component. ... Read More

Vietnam 做厙輦⑹s will be subject to 8% additional tax starting in 2018
做厙輦⑹s working in Vietnam will be required to pay into Vietnam's social insurance program starting in 2018. The social insurance tax currently only applies to Vietnamese employees. The employee contribution of the tax is 8% subject to maximums ... Read More


How much cash allowed out and into Vietnam by infoKQ
I was carrying 瞿20,000 in GBP on me after a business settlement in China . I decided my best option to carry money home after going on a visit to Vietnam was to carry on my person. Problem arose when i was stopped by customs security on the ...

A better tip is to do everything possible to avoid bringing large amounts of cash through a country where corruption/bribery is high throughout the ranks of the gov't. What can you realistically do if they still ask you to pay a bribe? They ... Read More


Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...

I would ask myself... what do you do with a girl who is much younger than you, especially one that likely has a standard vn education and no real working experience? I'm specifically referring to when you go back to your home country. I met ... Read More


Query about registering a business in Vietnam by pratikshabhanti
Hello Everyone, I want to start a service related business in Binh Dinh province. I am looking at proceeding with registering my company in the next few days. Could anyone tell me if it's better (in terms of time for registration completion, ...

What amount do you consider "charge a bomb" for the services that you require? Read More


Looking for friends by carlottalina
Hey guys, I moved to Saigon (district 3) a month ago and I feel very lonely. I came from Germany for a volunteering job in a school but I think it's very hard to find new people out here. I'm looking for some nice people to meet, drinking a ...

if you haven't tried yet, check out meetup dot com. you can find several meetup events around town that include foreigners/做厙輦⑹s and locals. another popular spot on saturdays only is the saigon soul pool party at the new world hotel in Q1. ... Read More


Vietnam Tax Question by Kooler42
Considering opening an Hong Kong Offshore Company with my wife (Vietnamese) as director and shareholder. I will be the employee doing the work. All of the revenue is made outside of HK and Vietnam. Will she be liable for paying Vietnam taxes on her ...

If she's a tax resident in Vietnam, then her worldwide income is subject to tax. It doesn't matter where it was paid, received or earned. Tax rates vary depending on income classification. The company may also be subject to tax in Vietnam ... Read More


Where can I buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? by asthecrowflies
Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? Many thanks :)

Regarding fado, it takes much more than a week and yes they do charge import taxes and shipping. I bought something from them recently. Took about a month from when i ordered/paid to when i had the product in hand. Was an electronic product that ... Read More


Vietnamese American moving to Vietnam. Advice Please by knguyeen112
Hi, I'm considering on moving to VN this year and hoping to get some advice from fellow 做厙輦⑹s to make the transition as easy as possible. I have a college degree with 5 years of experience in the IT field. But I'm not looking for a full ...

Due to time constraints, not going to go into the intricacies of my statement re actively wanting to become a citizen of another country while still a US citizen. Never said it was not legal, only that it will cause potential issues. The DOS link ... Read More


Vietnamese American moving to Vietnam. Advice Please by knguyeen112
Hi, I'm considering on moving to VN this year and hoping to get some advice from fellow 做厙輦⑹s to make the transition as easy as possible. I have a college degree with 5 years of experience in the IT field. But I'm not looking for a full ...

it's not limited to Vietnam. From what I've read, happens everywhere else in Asia too. Read More


Vietnamese American moving to Vietnam. Advice Please by knguyeen112
Hi, I'm considering on moving to VN this year and hoping to get some advice from fellow 做厙輦⑹s to make the transition as easy as possible. I have a college degree with 5 years of experience in the IT field. But I'm not looking for a full ...

Viet-American here. My profile is similar to yours except that I was born and grew up in the U.S. I grew up in CA near many Vietnamese and now know many VKs here in Vietnam. First, I would avoid trying to get a Vn citizenship as someone else ... Read More


local police want me to "extend the time of stay" by ilyousha_marko
I have a 12 month DN business visa, which started in November 2016. If I understood right, it allows me to stay in country for a year without leaving. My landlord took pictures of it and passport when i moved in in December 2016, and supposedly ...

I have the same type of visa, 12 month DN business visa. It was originally supposed to be a 3 month DN visa, but I obtained it around the time when there was a requirement for US citizens to have one year visas, so that's what they gave me. So ... Read More


Are camera stores in HCMC reliable? by espinozr
Hello, I am looking to buy photography equipment. I've contacted a few stores in HCMC asking for a specific Canon Lens (70-200 f2.8 Mark II IS), and they all quoted a suspiciously low price. I was not expecting to get lower prices here in HCMC ...

You can also visit an authorized Canon dealer in Q1. Shop's name is Le Bao Minh, 99 Tr廕吵 Hがng 廕︽ (near Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien). Currently selling the 70-200 for about US$2,300. Read More


Looking for a small office to rent by JasonV
Hi everyone, My name is Jason and i'm from London. I'm looking to rent a small office for 2 - 3 people in Hanoi, Vietnam. This is a new venture so im looking for help and advice as to what to look for, price, areas to consider. Then comes ...

if you're a new venture or start-up, I would consider looking into co-working spaces in Hanoi. They should have options for 2-3 people. Monthly fee is reasonable, but other major benefits include being able to network with other start-ups and ... Read More