Vietnam social insurance and tax regulations updated

New updates regarding social insurance and employment laws are being disseminated to businesses and workers in Ha Tinh province. These updates include the 2024 Social Insurance Law and the 2025 Employment Law.

In Ho Chi Minh City, tax authorities have provided guidance on personal income tax deductions for employees during probation periods. Specifically, the guidance addresses whether companies must deduct 10 percent tax from total payments when an employer pays an amount equivalent to social insurance contributions directly into a worker's salary during a probationary period.