Vietnam plans 0.1% tax on crypto trades, equating them to stocks

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a 0.1% personal income tax on crypto transactions conducted through licensed platforms, treating digital assets similarly to stocks, according to Hanoi Times.

The tax applies to the total transaction value for both residents and non-residents, including foreign investors.

The proposal is part of a five-year pilot program that began in September 2025 to regulate Vietnam’s growing crypto market, which had largely operated in a gray area. Licensing applications opened on January 20, 2026, with requirements including a minimum capital of 10 trillion VND (around $408 million) and a cap of 49% foreign ownership.

Under the framework, crypto transactions are exempt from value-added tax. Companies trading crypto would pay a 20% corporate income tax on net profits from transfers.

Analysts have noted that while the low tax rate could improve compliance and transparency, the high capital requirements for exchanges may limit license applications and market liquidity.