NOTES FOR THE HOUSE RENTAL FEE OF EXPATS / EMPLOYEES / OFFICE IN VIETNAM

In the case that the company sign a contract with landlord and pay the rental fee directly to the landlord. If the landlord is an enterprise, the company needs to request tax invoices for rental fee. If the landlord is an individual, a contract with the clear terms that who will pay the house rental tax to government is required.

In this case, the amount of rental fee will be treated as taxable income by the formula:
The amount subject to PIT = MIN of Actual amount paid rent AND 15% of the total taxable income (excluding house rent)

In case the employee enjoys benefits such as a house rent allowance according to the salary specified in the labor contract, the entire amount must be fully included in taxable income when calculating personal income tax.

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