Understanding Vietnamese Life Partner

[SingViet]

Originally Posted by rudolf

Notice vn ppl love to gamble alot & talk big when sometimes they own pocket don't even have 1 mil dong with them.

its their culture. before doing something, they will brag and brag, make you feel sure no problem and pay them. after doing, cock up cannot do and they will find 101 reasons to push the blame back to you. welcome to yetnam.

[leecs]

Originally Posted by SingViet

Best is to be posted by Singapore company to Vietnam as expat, maybe perks and benefits will be better.

Where to find these companies? Its really hard though....

[leecs]

Originally Posted by rudolf

kinda agree.. recently got a company asking me to do research to setup a sales office in vn.

after discussing on my salary package.. They offered me $3.5k sgd per mth, hosuing rental they settle full, a year back to sing twice by SQ, cpf contribute.. That's all. I ponder awhile to find issit worth while. after bro singviet mention, maybe my package even sux more big time. lolz

I think its quite reasonable, I would say......

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by rudolf

I ponder awhile to find issit worth while.

It depends on what position you will be holding in Vietnam. Sometimes, "commission" make it worth staying there.

[SingViet]

Originally Posted by leecs

I think its quite reasonable, I would say......

It really depends on what you expect. Most of the time, most people will expect terms that are better than in singapore for working abroad. If you are yearning to stay with your ban gai there, you will go there to work even if they offer you 2k for 15 years of working experience

[leecs]

Originally Posted by SingViet

It really depends on what you expect. Most of the time, most people will expect terms that are better than in singapore for working abroad. If you are yearning to stay with your ban gai there, you will go there to work even if they offer you 2k for 15 years of working experience

Very true... the power of love is stronger than anything...

[jackbl]

Originally Posted by rudolf

after discussing on my salary package.. They offered me $3.5k sgd per mth, hosuing rental they settle full, a year back to sing twice by SQ, cpf contribute.. That's all. I ponder awhile to find issit worth while. after bro singviet mention, maybe my package even sux more big time. lolz

If you are earning almost the same here, then I still think that your package is consider OK. You need to consider your salary scale is it balance with your job scope. The pull factor must be there, is there something in VN that you are going after. e,g. gf, easier working environment, less pressure, night scenes, etc

If not wrong, you wont be tax your salary in vn, only sgp yearly income tax.

U need to worry only on the transport and meals. If u r in sgp, u also need to spend on these ma. Unless u stay v far fr office and always eat restaurant, I dun think u will spend more than in sgp.

[SingViet]

Originally Posted by jackbl

If not wrong, you wont be tax your salary in vn, only sgp yearly income tax.

you are terribly wrong on this

tax rates for foreigners working in vn can be up to 40% of total income earned.

[leecs]

Originally Posted by SingViet

you are terribly wrong on this

tax rates for foreigners working in vn can be up to 40% of total income earned.

Thats alot. I know expatriates will be taxed but didnt know it would be so much..

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by leecs

Thats alot. I know expatriates will be taxed but didnt know it would be so much..

Most countries tax a lot on foreign workers. In this part of the world, guess SG is the most foreign workers friendly.

I have been working in 3 different cities for more than 5 years..... none of the country is friendly to tax me less than 30%

If you need a Work permit or visa then you are subject to Vietnam tax regardless of where you are paid, unless you "work" in Vietnam with a tourist/social/etc visa then you dun have to pay tax. Just like those gers who goes to SG to work in pubs....

[leecs]

Originally Posted by naemlo

If you need a Work permit or visa then you are subject to Vietnam tax regardless of where you are paid, unless you "work" in Vietnam with a tourist/social/etc visa then you dun have to pay tax. Just like those gers who goes to SG to work in pubs....

I see. Thanks. I think I will choose the latter....

Planning on going, but difficult to find local companies in VN. If I work in VN companies, I can survive in VN but I cant send money home...

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by leecs

Planning on going, but difficult to find local companies in VN. If I work in VN companies, I can survive in VN but I cant send money home...

All the best....

Forget to add, there is clause in the tax law, you might want to check it out. If u r in Vietnam total for more than 180 days in a calendar year, they can tax you too but till now I have not hear anyone is tax for this case.

[leecs]

Originally Posted by naemlo

All the best....

Forget to add, there is clause in the tax law, you might want to check it out. If u r in Vietnam total for more than 180 days in a calendar year, they can tax you too but till now I have not hear anyone is tax for this case.

Thanks, will take note............

[Golden question]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Most countries tax a lot on foreign workers. In this part of the world, guess SG is the most foreign workers friendly.I have been working in 3 different cities for more than 5 years..... none of the country is friendly to tax me less than 30%

If you need a Work permit or visa then you are subject to Vietnam tax regardless of where you are paid, unless you "work" in Vietnam with a tourist/social/etc visa then you dun have to pay tax. Just like those gers who goes to SG to work in pubs....

that's why now sg is flooded with lots of foreigner,who will not go to a country with tax friendly to them and still can send money back to their own country

[leecs]

Originally Posted by leecs

Thanks, will take note............

My British Chinese friend stayed there for 2 years & hes not being taxed....