Taxes & costs

Taxes, costs, fees, mortgages and money matters when buying and owning property in Vietnam.

16 guides

Minimum Budget to Buy Property in Vietnam as a Foreigner (2026)

Indicative entry budget for a foreigner-eligible apartment in Ho Chi Minh City is roughly US$130,000-200,000, plus closing costs. Price bands by area, fees, funds from abroad and mortgages.

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The Complete Guide to the Costs & Taxes of Owning Vietnam Property (Foreigners, 2026)

Every cost and tax a foreign buyer meets across the whole journey — bringing money in, one-off purchase costs, yearly holding costs, rental-income tax, and selling & repatriating. A 2026 summary table with typical rates, links to the detail on each, and the calculators to estimate your own numbers.

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The Annual Land-Use Tax on Vietnam Property: What Foreign Owners Pay Each Year

Beyond the one-off purchase taxes, foreign apartment owners pay a small yearly tax most guides skip: the non-agricultural land-use tax. This 2026 guide explains what it is, who pays, the tiered rates (0.03% within limit), how it's worked out for an apartment's allocated land, and how the 2026 land-price table can change it.

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Can You Airbnb Your Apartment in Vietnam? Short-Term Rental Rules for Foreign Owners (2026)

Short-term rental of ordinary residential apartments in Vietnam is tightly restricted. Under the 2023 Housing Law apartments are for residential use, HCMC banned Airbnb-style lets in 2025 then moved to a conditional, licence-based model in 2026, and your building's management board can prohibit it outright. Here is the honest 2026 picture for foreign owners and the compliant way to earn rental income.

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Vietnam's Property 'Flip Tax' & Transfer-Tax Reform: Proposal vs the Current 2% (Foreigner Guide)

Headlines said Vietnam would tax property gains at 20% or tax quick flips by holding period. Here is the honest 2026 picture for foreign sellers: those options were proposed then dropped, the tax that actually applies is still 2% on the transfer price, and a profit-based tax may only return once land data is digitized. What it means for your net proceeds and records.

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Managing Your Vietnam Property From Abroad (Overseas Owner Guide 2026)

A practical 2026 guide for foreign owners managing a Vietnamese apartment remotely: vetting a property management company, typical fees, power of attorney, rent collection and repatriation, building fees, tax, and a checklist.

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Selling Property in Vietnam as a Foreigner 2026: Process, Taxes & Repatriation

A 2026 guide for foreigners selling a Vietnamese apartment: who you can sell to, the 2% transfer tax, notarization and title transfer, agent fees, and how to repatriate proceeds abroad under FX rules.

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Apartment Management Fees & the 2% Maintenance Fund in Vietnam (Foreign Owners, 2026)

A 2026 guide to the ongoing cost of owning a Vietnamese apartment as a foreigner: monthly management/service fees per m2 by segment, the one-off 2% maintenance fund, parking, and how the Building Management Board sets and disputes fees.

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Rental Income Tax in Vietnam for Foreign Landlords (2026)

How foreign owners are taxed on rental income from a Vietnamese apartment in 2026: the 5% VAT + 5% PIT regime, the new revenue thresholds, getting a tax code, who declares, and the home-country angle.

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Can Foreigners Get a Mortgage in Vietnam? 2026 Reality

Can foreigners get a mortgage in Vietnam in 2026? The honest answer, plus real alternatives: developer installments, interest-subsidy plans, and offshore financing.

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Cost of Owning Property in Vietnam: 2026 Guide for Foreigners

The real ongoing cost of owning property in Vietnam in 2026: management fees, the 2% sinking fund, land-use tax, rental tax, and utilities — explained with a clear table.

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Renting Out Your Apartment in Vietnam: Foreign Owner Guide 2026

How foreigners rent out an apartment in Vietnam: leasing process, 2026 rental income tax rules, property management costs, repatriating rent, and realistic HCMC yields.

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Renting vs Buying Property in Ho Chi Minh City (Foreigner Guide)

Renting vs buying property in Ho Chi Minh City as a foreigner: real 2026 costs, the 50-year ownership rule, break-even math, and when each option wins. Talk to Happy Land.

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Repatriating Funds From a Vietnam Property Sale: 2026 Guide

How foreign owners get sale proceeds out of Vietnam in 2026: the original-funds-from-abroad rule, required documents, the banking channel, and rental income.

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Taxes & Costs When Buying Property in Vietnam (2026)

A clear 2026 breakdown of taxes and costs when buying property in Vietnam: registration fee, 2% maintenance fund, 10% VAT, notary, plus resale 2% PIT and rental tax.

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Transferring Money to Vietnam to Buy Property: 2026 Guide

How foreign buyers transfer money to Vietnam to buy property in 2026: bank channels, VND vs USD, and the records you must keep for future repatriation. Talk to Happy Land.

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