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Rental Property Tax Calculator 2026

VAT + PIT for rental income — Tax-free threshold 500 million VND (Law 149/2025)

Rental Properties
Property 1
VNĐ
5 million41.666.667 / month200 million

Rev./year

500.000.004

Total tax

25.000.000

Keep/month

39.500.000

VAT and PIT for rental income are calculated differently

This is the most important point when calculating rental property tax from 2026:

  • VAT 5%: calculated on TOTAL rental revenue (when exceeding 500M)
  • PIT 5%: calculated only on the EXCESS above 500 million

Example: rental revenue 800 million/year:

  1. VAT = 800,000,000 × 5% = 40,000,000
  2. PIT = (800,000,000 - 500,000,000) × 5% = 15,000,000
  3. Total tax = 40M + 15M = 55,000,000
  4. Net income = 800M - 55M - 1M (license fee) = 744,000,000

Old vs New Regulations

Comparison of rental tax rules before and after 2026
Before 2026 From 2026
Tax-free threshold100 million500 million
VAT when exceeded5% on total revenue5% on total revenue
PIT when exceeded5% on total revenue5% on excess above 500M
Legal basisCircular 40/2021Law 149/2025/QH15

Frequently Asked Questions

Below what rental income is tax-free?

From 01/01/2026, rental property revenue ≤ 500 million VND/year is exempt from both VAT and PIT (Law 149/2025/QH15). The old threshold was 100 million.

How are VAT and PIT for rentals calculated differently?

This is the most important point: VAT 5% is on TOTAL revenue, but PIT 5% is ONLY on the EXCESS above 500 million. Example: revenue 600M: VAT = 600M × 5% = 30M, PIT = (600M - 500M) × 5% = 5M.

How is the 500 million threshold calculated for multiple properties?

The 500 million threshold is based on TOTAL rental revenue from ALL properties, not per property. Example: 2 properties, each rented at 300M/year → total 600M → exceeds threshold.

What is the business license fee for property rental?

Revenue > 500M: 1 million/year. 300-500M: 500,000 VND. 100-300M: 300,000 VND. ≤ 100M: exempt.

How do old and new rental tax rules compare?

Before 2026 (Circular 40/2021): threshold 100M, both VAT and PIT on total revenue. From 2026 (Law 149/2025): threshold 500M, VAT on total but PIT only on excess → more favorable for landlords.

How is tax calculated for partial-year rentals?

Revenue is calculated based on actual months: monthly rent × number of months rented. Example: 50M/month × 8 months = 400M → below 500M threshold → tax-exempt.

Is this tool accurate?

This tool is based on Law 149/2025/QH15 effective 01/01/2026. Results are for reference. For complex cases, please consult your tax authority.