Vietnam Proposes 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions as Part of Regulatory Push

The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam has released draft regulations that would impose a 0.1% personal income tax on cryptocurrency transactions, mirroring the levy structure for stock trading.

The proposed regulations treat digital asset transactions similarly to securities and establish capital requirements for exchanges that exceed thresholds for commercial banks.

Companies operating in Vietnam would face a 20% corporate income tax on profits from crypto transfers, calculated after deducting purchase costs and related expenses.

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam began accepting license applications for digital asset trading platforms in January as part of the operational launch of a five-year pilot program announced in September 2025.