POS & e-invoice pricing in Vietnam

POS System Pricing in Vietnam: PosApp Plans from VND 220,000 a Month

Clear VND pricing for restaurants, cafés, bars, retail shops, spas, salons, billiards halls, entertainment venues and kids' play areas in Vietnam. Software, Vietnamese e-invoices, hardware and loyalty, explained in plain English for foreign owners.

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PosApp staff demonstrating touchscreen POS systems to shop owners in Vietnam
135,000+stores use PosApp
every day
  • VAT includedAll prices in VND, no add-on tax at checkout
  • No setup feeAnd no hidden fees while you use it
  • E-invoices built inIssue Vietnamese e-invoices from the POS
  • English supportHotline & WhatsApp, 08:30–22:00

Trusted by international schools, hotels, airports, retail chains and F&B brands across Vietnam

  • SSIS – Saigon South International School
  • The American School
  • Rosewood Saigon
  • Furama Resort
  • Da Nang International Airport
  • QB House
  • Shinhan Bank
  • Lotteria
  • PappaRoti
  • Trung Nguyên Legend
  • VinFast factory
  • VNG

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POS software pricing

PosApp POS plans and monthly prices

One price list for F&B, retail, spa/nail/salon, billiards and entertainment venues. Choose by how much stock, customer and multi-outlet control you need.

Most popular

Starter

For single venues that need fast checkout, stock control, promotions and loyalty points.

VND220,000
per outlet / month · VAT included ≈ VND 7,300 a day · VND 2,640,000 / year

Includes:

  • Unlimited user accounts, each used on one device
  • Orders, checkout and bill printing for your business model
  • Product, service, price and staff/shift management
  • E-invoices issued from the POS (invoice packages billed separately)
  • Promotions, combos and happy-hour pricing
  • Recipes with automatic ingredient stock deduction
  • Customer profiles and loyalty points
  • Customer and supplier debt tracking, cash in/out and sales reports
  • Free household-business accounting & tax-filing software

Advanced

For multiple warehouses, prep or production kitchens and CRM with membership tiers.

VND299,000
per outlet / month · VAT included ≈ VND 10,000 a day · VND 3,588,000 / year

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Advanced inventory across multiple warehouses
  • Ingredients for production, prep and processing
  • Receiving, issuing, stock-on-hand, waste and variance tracking
  • Advanced sales reports and analytics
  • CRM with loyalty points and membership tiers
  • Care policies for each customer group

Pro for Chains

For companies running many outlets, a central warehouse or a franchise network.

Custom
Quoted by number of outlets and integrations 20+ outlets: special chain pricing

Everything in Advanced, plus:

  • Stock levels and transfers between branches
  • Revenue, orders and stock for each outlet
  • Chain-wide reports from synced data
  • Menus and price lists by store or region
  • One customer database and membership programme for the whole chain
  • Process consulting for central kitchens and franchises

Included free: accounting & tax-filing software for household businesses

Ledgers kept automatically from your sales (Circular 152/2025), VAT and personal income tax returns prepared for you, XML export for the eTax portal and 5-year cloud storage. Free with any POS plan or a 1-year e-invoice package.

Learn more →

All software prices are per outlet per month, include VAT and apply to a minimum 12-month subscription, billed in Vietnamese dong (VND). Plan features follow the policy in effect when you sign up.

  • 10% off new branchesOpen another outlet and its subscription is 10% off.
  • Chain pricing for 20+ outletsTalk to our team for special volume pricing.
  • Keep your hardwareCompatible PCs, printers and scanners can often be reused.

Feature comparison

Compare PosApp plans side by side

See exactly which features come with Starter, Advanced and Pro for Chains.

PosApp POS plan comparison: features included in each plan
Feature StarterVND 220,000 AdvancedVND 299,000 Pro for ChainsCustom
Selling & daily operations
User accounts (one device per account)UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Orders, checkout & bill printing✓✓✓
Staff, shifts & cash in/out✓✓✓
E-invoices issued from the POS✓✓✓
Free household-business accounting & tax software✓✓✓
Promotions, combos & happy-hour pricing✓✓✓
Inventory
Stock tracking & sales reports✓✓✓
Recipes & automatic ingredient deduction✓✓✓
Customer & supplier debt tracking✓✓✓
Multiple warehouses & advanced inventory–✓✓
Production, prep & processing ingredients–✓✓
Waste & stock variance tracking–✓✓
Customers & reporting
Customer profiles & loyalty points✓✓✓
CRM, membership tiers & group-based care–✓✓
Advanced sales analytics–✓✓
Multi-outlet & franchise
Stock transfers between branches––✓
Per-outlet and chain-wide reports––✓
Menus & price lists by store or region––✓
Chain-wide customer & membership programme––✓
Central kitchen & franchise process consulting––✓

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E-invoice pricing

Vietnamese e-invoice packages for your POS

Issue e-invoices (hóa đơn điện tử) straight from PosApp at checkout. Packages are yearly, VAT included and priced by the number of invoices, not per invoice.

1,000 invoices

Starter e-invoice package

VND1,250,000
per year · VAT included About 80 invoices a month
  • 1,000 e-invoices
  • 1-year HSM (cloud) digital signature
  • E-invoicing software
  • Free household-business tax-filing software
10,000 invoices

Standard e-invoice package

VND2,295,000
per year · VAT included About 830 invoices a month
  • 10,000 e-invoices
  • 1-year HSM (cloud) digital signature
  • E-invoicing software
  • Free household-business tax-filing software
50,000 invoices

High-volume e-invoice package

VND5,150,000
per year · VAT included About 4,170 invoices a month
  • 50,000 e-invoices
  • 1-year HSM (cloud) digital signature
  • E-invoicing software
  • Free household-business tax-filing software

Need more invoices? Top-up packages

For existing PosApp e-invoice customers, both household businesses and companies. VAT included.

Invoices added≈ Price per invoiceTotal (VND)
5,000VND 114570,000
10,000VND 1051,045,000
20,000VND 951,900,000
30,000VND 872,600,000
50,000VND 783,900,000
100,000VND 747,400,000
300,000VND 6920,700,000
500,000VND 6431,900,000
1,000,000VND 5959,000,000
  • Top-ups have no separate expiry. Unused invoices carry over when you renew next year.
  • Your HSM digital signature must still be valid to keep issuing invoices.
  • Top-ups add invoices only; they don't include a new HSM signature or software.

Total cost

What a complete POS system costs in Vietnam

A complete PosApp setup has three parts: software from VND 220,000 per outlet a month, e-invoice packages from VND 1,250,000 a year, and hardware from VND 4,890,000 one-off. All prices in VND, VAT included.

Cost calculator

Estimate your own yearly cost

Answer four quick questions. You will see a suggested plan, the cost for year one and year two, and which extras are quoted separately.

Example: one café on the Starter plan with a counter kit and 1,000 e-invoices a year.

Example estimate

Starter plan for 1 outlet

Restaurant, café or bubble tea · Household business · Under 80 e-invoices a month

Suggested plan
Starter

VND 220,000 per outlet / month · VAT included

About VND 7,300 a day per outlet

  • Fast checkout, stock control, promotions and loyalty points for each outlet.
  • Billed per outlet with a 12-month minimum.
Yearly cost
Year oneVND 14,760,000
Year two (renewal)VND 3,890,000
Software, 1 outlet
VND 2,640,000
E-invoices
VND 1,250,000
Counter kit (one-off)
VND 10,870,000

220,000 × 12 months × 1 outlet = 2,640,000

Starter e-invoice package

1,000 e-invoices a year · VND 1,250,000 per year · VAT included. Includes a 1-year HSM (cloud) digital signature and e-invoicing software.

Free: household-business tax-filing software

Ledgers built from your sales, VAT and personal income tax returns prepared, and XML export for the eTax portal. Included with your plan.

POS hardware: counter kit

15.6" PA680 POS VND 8,400,000 + 80mm receipt printer VND 1,520,000 + cash drawer VND 950,000 = VND 10,870,000, one-off.

See hardware prices
PosApp QR ordering and digital menu illustration with VietQR payment and loyalty points.
QR ordering and digital menu
PosApp inventory illustration showing recipe ingredients deducted from stock after a sale.
Advanced inventory
PosApp POS terminal creating an electronic invoice from a checkout sale.
E-invoicing at checkout

Prices include VAT. This is an estimate based on your answers. Totals do not include card payments, ZNS/SMS messages, devices beyond your selection, or quoted features. PosApp confirms the final quote.

All prices at a glance

PosApp pricing summary
ItemPrice (VND)Billing
Starter POS software220,000per outlet / month, 12-month minimum
Advanced POS software299,000per outlet / month, 12-month minimum
Pro for ChainsCustom quoteby number of outlets
E-invoices (1,000 / 10,000 / 50,000 a year)from 1,250,000per year: 1,250,000 / 2,295,000 / 5,150,000
Handheld POSfrom 4,890,000one-off purchase
Counter kit (15.6" PA680 POS, receipt printer, cash drawer)10,870,000one-off purchase
Household-business tax softwareFreewith any plan or e-invoice package
Setup & trainingFreeno setup fee

Prices last reviewed: . All prices in VND, VAT included.

Vietnam business basics

Household business or company? How invoices and tax work at your POS

Most foreign owners run their venue in one of two ways. How the business is registered decides which invoice your POS issues and how tax is worked out. PosApp handles both.

Case 1

Household businessHộ kinh doanh

Who
Registered by a Vietnamese citizen. Foreigners can't register one in their own name, so some foreign owners operate through a Vietnamese partner or spouse, who is the legal owner.
Invoice
Sales invoice (hóa đơn bán hàng) for each sale. VAT is not shown as a separate line.
Tax
A fixed % of revenue by industry once revenue passes VND 1 billion a year. At or below VND 1 billion: no VAT or personal income tax. Lump-sum tax ended on 1 January 2026.
Tax on revenue for household businesses
IndustryVATPITCombined
Retail goods1%0.5%1.5%
Food & beverage3%1.5%4.5%
Services: spa, massage, hair, karaoke, billiards5%2%7%

VAT applies to total revenue. PIT applies to revenue above VND 1 billion; up to VND 3 billion you may instead pay 15% on profit, and above VND 3 billion PIT is charged on profit. Karaoke and massage may also carry special consumption tax.

With PosApp: issue sales invoices from each checkout, plus free household-business accounting & tax-filing software that keeps your ledgers and prepares VAT and PIT returns.

Case 2

Company, including foreign-investedCông ty / doanh nghiệp FDI

Who
A limited liability or joint-stock company, including 100% foreign-owned companies.
Invoice
VAT invoice (hóa đơn GTGT, often called a "red invoice") with the VAT rate shown for each item.
Tax
VAT charged per item, plus corporate income tax on profit. E-invoices are required for all companies.
Common VAT rates on a company's POS invoice (2026)
ItemVAT
Food & non-alcoholic drinks8%
Beer, wine & spirits10%
Karaoke & massage services10%
Tuition & trainingNot subject

The reduced 8% rate runs from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026 (Resolution 204/2025/QH15). Goods and services subject to special consumption tax, such as alcohol, karaoke and massage, stay at 10%.

With PosApp: set the VAT rate per item. One bill can mix 8% food and 10% beer, and PosApp splits the totals on the VAT invoice. Customers can request a company invoice with their tax code at the counter or by QR.

General information as of October 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates depend on your registered activities; confirm with your accountant.

Vietnamese business terms, explained

Words you'll hear from your accountant, landlord or tax office.

Hộ kinh doanhHousehold business
A small business registered by a Vietnamese citizen or family. Simpler than a company; taxed as a % of revenue.
Doanh nghiệp FDIForeign-invested company
A company with foreign ownership, set up after an investment registration. Issues VAT invoices.
Mã số thuế (MST)Tax code
Your business's tax ID. Needed to register e-invoices and printed on every invoice.
Hóa đơn điện tử (HĐĐT)E-invoice
A legal invoice issued electronically, with its data sent to the tax authority.
HĐĐT khởi tạo từ máy tính tiềnCash-register e-invoice
An e-invoice generated by your POS for each sale. No digital signature needed on each invoice.
Hóa đơn bán hàngSales invoice
The invoice a household business issues. VAT isn't shown as a separate line.
Hóa đơn GTGT / "hóa đơn đỏ"VAT invoice / "red invoice"
The invoice a company issues, showing VAT per item. Business customers often ask for one with their company tax code.
Thuế GTGTValue-added tax (VAT)
Usually 10%, or 8% for many goods and services until 31 December 2026.
Thuế TNCNPersonal income tax (PIT)
For household businesses, a small % of revenue above VND 1 billion a year.
Thuế TTĐBSpecial consumption tax
An excise tax on items such as beer, spirits and tobacco, and services such as karaoke and massage.
Thuế khoánLump-sum tax
The old fixed tax for household businesses, abolished from 1 January 2026. They now declare actual revenue.
Chữ ký số HSMCloud digital signature
An electronic signature stored on a secure server, used to register and run your e-invoice account.
ZaloVietnam's main messaging app
Used by more than 75 million Vietnamese every month, much like WhatsApp or WeChat elsewhere.
Zalo OAZalo Official Account
Your business's verified page on Zalo, used to message and update customers.
ZNSZalo Notification Service
Official notifications sent to customers' Zalo, such as vouchers, receipts and reminders.
VietQRBank-transfer QR code
Vietnam's standard QR for instant bank transfers. Most local customers pay this way.

Add-on modules

Solutions often deployed with PosApp

Add e-invoicing, chain management, QR ordering, loyalty, prepaid cards or ERP integration as your operation needs them.

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  • PosApp POS terminal creating an electronic invoice from a checkout sale.
    E-invoicing

    Cash-register e-invoices

    Issue Vietnamese e-invoices from each checkout, record revenue, take dynamic QR payments and keep data ready for tax filing.

    See e-invoice pricing
  • PosApp dashboard showing revenue and shared loyalty across three store locations.
    Chains & franchises

    Multi-location management

    Sync products, price lists, stock, staff, customers, loyalty and reports across every outlet you run.

    Ask about chain management
  • PosApp inventory illustration showing recipe ingredients deducted from stock after a sale.
    Inventory & operations

    Advanced inventory

    Track stock, receiving and issuing, stocktakes, branch transfers, batches and expiry dates, and recipe-based ingredient usage.

    Ask about inventory
  • PosApp CRM illustration with customer segments, ZNS and SMS campaigns, and voucher reports.
    Loyalty & CRM

    CRM, loyalty & Zalo Mini App

    Points, vouchers, membership tiers, ZNS/SMS campaigns and a Zalo Mini App to bring customers back more often.

    See loyalty costs
  • PosApp QR ordering and digital menu illustration with VietQR payment and loyalty points.
    F&B table ordering

    QR ordering & digital menu

    Guests scan a QR code at the table to order and pay with VietQR. Orders go straight to the POS and the kitchen or bar.

    Ask about QR ordering
  • PosApp prepaid card and service package illustration showing balances, visits and treatment sessions.
    Memberships & packages

    Prepaid cards & service packages

    For spas, hourly venues and prepaid packages: track balances, remaining visits, treatment sessions and usage history.

    Ask about prepaid cards
  • PosApp POS connecting sales, inventory and customer data to an ERP system through an API.
    API & enterprise data

    ERP & accounting integration

    Sync SKUs, price lists, stock, revenue, customers and journal entries with your accounting or ERP system.

    Ask about integration

What's priced separately?

Your subscription covers the software. These items depend on your setup, so you only pay for what you use. We check the devices you already own first.

  • POS hardwareFrom VND 4,890,000 (handheld POS). See hardware prices
  • E-invoice packagesFrom VND 1,250,000/year. See packages
  • ZNS / SMS messagesFrom VND 250 per message, prepaid
  • Zalo Mini App & loyaltyFrom VND 400,000 per branch / month + VND 3,000,000 setup per brand. See what each includes
  • QR ordering, kiosk, prepaid cardsQuoted by scope of deployment
  • Card payments & integrationsCard terminals, transaction fees, ERP/API work

Loyalty in Vietnam

What is a Zalo Mini App? Vietnam's version of WeChat Mini Programs

In China, brands run mini programs inside WeChat, used by over a billion people. In Vietnam the same idea runs inside Zalo, the messaging app more than 75 million Vietnamese use every month. Your customers get your own branded app without downloading anything.

Native app compared with a Zalo Mini App
Native iOS / Android appZalo Mini App
Customer downloadRequired from the app storeNone: opens inside Zalo
Your brandYour name, logo & coloursYour name, logo & colours
Reach in VietnamYou must win every install75M+ monthly Zalo users
FeaturesBuilt from scratchPoints, tiers, vouchers, ordering, booking, prepaid cards
MessagesPush notificationsZNS messages in Zalo
LaunchMonths of developmentOne-time setup + monthly fee per branch
Cafés & restaurantsSpa, nail & salonBilliards, entertainment & kids' play areasRetail loyalty
See Zalo Mini App costs & FAQ →
Hồng Trà Ngô Gia tea shop in Vietnam, which runs ordering and loyalty on a Zalo Mini App with PosApp
Hồng Trà Ngô Gia lets customers scan a QR code, order and collect points in its own Zalo Mini App, connected to PosApp.
  1. ScanCustomers scan your QR code at the counter, on the table or on a receipt.
  2. OpenYour branded Mini App opens inside Zalo, with no download.
  3. Earn & returnThey collect points, use vouchers, order or book, and get ZNS reminders to come back.

How the Mini App, POS and CRM work together

  1. CustomerZalo Mini App

    Customers see their points, member card, tier and vouchers, redeem points, and order or book.

  2. CashierPosApp POS

    Each order is processed at the POS. The cashier finds the customer by phone number or member code, adds points and applies vouchers.

  3. Owner or managerCRM

    Set earning and redemption rules, membership tiers, member cards and campaigns such as birthday vouchers and win-back messages. Part of your POS plan, with no separate CRM fee.

No Mini App yet? Customers can still collect points by giving the cashier their phone number at checkout. The owner or manager sets every earning and redemption rule. See Mini App prices and what each includes

For international owners

A local POS for expats running a business in Vietnam

Foreign POS systems rarely handle Vietnamese e-invoices, local payment habits or on-site hardware support. PosApp is built and supported in Vietnam, and our team speaks English.

The PosApp team in Vietnam

Real people behind your POS

PosApp has built POS software in Vietnam since 2014, with offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. When something goes wrong at the counter, you talk to our own team, in English.

  • 135,000+stores use PosApp daily
  • Since 2014building POS in Vietnam
  • 08:30–22:00English hotline & WhatsApp
  • HCMC · Hanoilocal offices
  • English-speaking support

    Call or WhatsApp +84 786 21 29 26 from 08:30 to 22:00 Vietnam time, or email support@posapp.vn.

  • Vietnamese e-invoices built in

    Issue e-invoices from cash-register sales at checkout, at the end of a shift or on a schedule, or connect your existing provider.

  • Local QR & card payments

    Accept the QR transfers and card payments Vietnamese customers use, or connect the payment provider you already have.

  • Keeps selling offline

    Devices keep taking orders when the internet drops and sync once you're back online. E-invoicing and online payment checks need a connection.

  • Check sales from anywhere

    Review revenue and reports remotely with a manager account, and limit staff access to price changes, discounts and cancellations.

  • Loyalty on Zalo

    Reach Vietnamese customers where they already are: points, vouchers and ordering inside Zalo, with no app download.

Getting started

From first message to first sale

  1. Tell us about your business

    Share your business type, number of outlets and the devices you already have.

  2. Try it free for 7 days

    We set up your catalogue, prices and payments so you can test with real sales.

  3. Get trained by role

    Cashiers, servers and stock staff learn only what they need. Guides stay available afterwards.

  4. Choose a plan & go live

    Pick your plan, add e-invoices or hardware if needed, and start selling.

FAQ

POS, e-invoice and loyalty pricing questions in Vietnam

Straight answers for international owners opening or running a business in Vietnam.

POS software pricing

How much does a POS system cost in Vietnam?

With PosApp, a complete POS system has three parts: software from VND 220,000 per outlet per month, hardware from VND 4,890,000 (one-off), and e-invoice packages from VND 1,250,000 per year. All prices include VAT.

Example first-year cost for a single café: Starter plan VND 2,640,000 + 15.6" PA680 POS VND 8,400,000 + 80mm receipt printer VND 1,520,000 + cash drawer VND 950,000 + 1,000 e-invoices VND 1,250,000 = about VND 14,760,000. From year two you pay only the software and e-invoice renewal.

How much does PosApp cost per month?

Starter is VND 220,000 and Advanced is VND 299,000 per outlet per month, VAT included, on a minimum 12-month subscription (VND 2,640,000 and VND 3,588,000 a year). Pro for Chains is quoted by number of outlets and integrations.

Is POS pricing per device, per user or per outlet?

Per outlet (point of sale). Every plan includes unlimited user accounts. Each account is used on one device, so give each staff member their own login.

Which plan is best for a café, restaurant or bar?
  • Starter: table and counter orders, kitchen/bar tickets, recipes with automatic ingredient deduction, happy-hour pricing and loyalty points.
  • Advanced: several warehouses, a prep or central production kitchen, waste and variance control, or CRM with membership tiers.
  • Pro for Chains: multiple outlets, a central warehouse or a franchise network.
Which plan suits a retail shop, spa, salon, billiards hall or kids' play area?

Most single shops and venues start with Starter: checkout, staff and shifts, stock, promotions, debts and loyalty points. Choose Advanced for multiple warehouses or membership tiers. Spas, salons and hourly venues that sell prepaid cards, session packs or treatment plans add the prepaid card module, quoted separately.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You get a 7-day free trial with full features. Our team helps set up your products, prices, orders, payments and reports, and trains your staff during the trial.

Are there setup fees, hidden fees or a minimum contract?

There is no setup fee and no hidden fee while you use the software. Listed prices apply to a minimum 12-month subscription. Hardware, e-invoice packages, ZNS/SMS messages, Zalo Mini App, card payment equipment and custom integrations are quoted separately.

Are prices in USD or VND?

All prices are in Vietnamese dong (VND) and include VAT. Payment is made in VND to PosApp Technology JSC.

Are there discounts for multiple outlets?

Each new branch you open gets 10% off its subscription. Chains with 20 or more outlets can contact PosApp for special pricing.

Can foreign-owned businesses use PosApp?

Yes. PosApp works for household businesses and for companies, including 100% foreign-owned companies, and our team supports you in English. Customers include international schools such as SSIS and The American School, hotels such as Rosewood Saigon and Furama Resort, and Da Nang International Airport.

POS hardware costs

How much does POS hardware cost in Vietnam?

PosApp hardware prices, VAT included:

DevicePrice (VND)
PAC2s handheld POS with 58mm printer & 4G4,890,000
PAM3 10.1" counter POS5,590,000
PAC3 handheld POS, removable battery & 4G6,990,000
PA680 15.6" counter POS (single screen)8,400,000
PA680 dual-screen POS (customer display)10,600,000
PAD2A dual-screen POS with built-in 80mm printer11,590,000
80mm receipt printer (USB + LAN)1,520,000
58mm receipt printer (USB + Bluetooth)1,760,000
Label printer (LAN + USB)1,690,000
Cash drawer (4 / 10 compartments)950,000 / 1,290,000
Barcode scannerfrom 1,100,000
QR payment alert speaker700,000
Self-order kiosk (21.5" to 32")from 30,900,000

Prices from the PosApp hardware catalogue in October 2026 and may change. Ask us for a current quote.

What hardware does a small café or shop need, and what does it cost?

A typical counter setup is a POS terminal, a receipt printer and a cash drawer: for example PA680 (VND 8,400,000) + 80mm printer (VND 1,520,000) + 4-compartment drawer (VND 950,000) = VND 10,870,000. Table-service venues often add a handheld POS for servers (from VND 4,890,000) and a kitchen printer. Retail shops usually add a barcode scanner (from VND 1,100,000).

Can I use my existing computer, printer or tablet?

Often yes. Compatible computers, printers and scanners can be reused. Send us the model names or photos and we'll check before you buy anything.

What warranty comes with PosApp hardware?

POS terminals and receipt printers come with a 12-month warranty. Devices with a manufacturing defect can be returned within 5 working days. Consumables such as paper rolls aren't covered, and pre-ordered kiosks are covered by warranty only, not returns.

How do customers pay: QR, cards or cash?

PosApp supports cash, bank-transfer QR (VietQR) and card payments, and can connect with a payment provider you already use. A QR payment alert speaker costs VND 700,000. Card terminal and transaction fees depend on your business size, volume and setup, and are confirmed when you register.

E-invoices & cash-register e-invoices in Vietnam

What is a cash-register e-invoice (hóa đơn điện tử khởi tạo từ máy tính tiền)?

It's a Vietnamese e-invoice generated by your sales system (the "cash register", meaning your POS device and software) for each sale, with the invoice data transferred to the tax authority. It's designed for businesses that sell directly to consumers, so a cashier can issue a legal invoice at checkout without a separate invoicing step.

Who must use e-invoices in Vietnam in 2026?
  • Companies, including foreign-invested companies, must use e-invoices. When selling directly to consumers, they can choose cash-register e-invoices.
  • Household businesses with revenue over VND 1 billion a year must use e-invoices with a tax-authority code or cash-register e-invoices connected to the tax authority (Decree 254/2026/NĐ-CP, in force since 1 July 2026).
  • Household businesses at or below VND 1 billion a year pay no VAT or personal income tax (Decree 141/2026/NĐ-CP, applied from 1 January 2026) and may register for e-invoices voluntarily.

Lump-sum tax (thuế khoán) for household businesses ended on 1 January 2026, so they now declare actual revenue. This is general information, not tax advice; confirm your obligations with your accountant.

I'm a foreigner opening a business in Vietnam. Which invoice will my POS issue?

It depends on how the business is registered:

  • Household business (hộ kinh doanh): registered by a Vietnamese citizen, often a partner or spouse of the foreign owner. It issues a sales invoice (hóa đơn bán hàng) for each sale and pays tax as a % of revenue.
  • Company, including a foreign-invested company: it issues a VAT invoice (hóa đơn GTGT, the "red invoice") with the VAT rate for each item, such as 8% for food and 10% for beer.

PosApp supports both. See the side-by-side comparison.

How much tax does a household business pay in Vietnam in 2026?

Household businesses with revenue up to VND 1 billion a year pay no VAT or personal income tax. Above that, tax is a percentage of revenue by industry:

  • Retail goods: 1% VAT + 0.5% PIT = 1.5%
  • Food & beverage: 3% VAT + 1.5% PIT = 4.5%
  • Services such as spa, massage, hair salons, karaoke and billiards: 5% VAT + 2% PIT = 7%

VAT applies to total revenue. PIT applies to revenue above VND 1 billion; up to VND 3 billion you may instead pay 15% on profit, and above VND 3 billion PIT is charged on profit. Karaoke and massage may also carry special consumption tax. This is general information, not tax advice.

Which VAT rates apply on a company's POS invoice: 8%, 10% or none?

Companies charge VAT per item. Until 31 December 2026, most goods and services, including food and non-alcoholic drinks, use a reduced 8% rate (Resolution 204/2025/QH15). Items subject to special consumption tax, such as beer, wine, spirits, karaoke and massage, stay at 10%. Tuition and training are not subject to VAT.

In PosApp you set the rate on each item once. A bill with food at 8% and beer at 10% is split correctly on the VAT invoice.

Can a customer get a VAT ("red") invoice with their company tax code?

Yes, if your business is a company. Staff add the customer's company name, tax code and email to the sale without re-entering the items, or the customer scans a QR code on the bill to enter their details. Household businesses issue sales invoices, which don't show VAT separately.

Which businesses can use cash-register e-invoices?

Businesses selling directly to consumers, such as restaurants, cafés and bars, retail shops and supermarkets, hotels, passenger transport, entertainment venues and personal services like spas and salons. Businesses already using another type of e-invoice aren't forced to switch.

Is a cash-register e-invoice the same as a printed receipt?

No. A printed bill or sales receipt is an internal document for the customer. An e-invoice is a tax document whose data goes to the tax authority. PosApp can print the bill and issue the e-invoice for the same sale, and the customer can look the invoice up electronically.

Do cash-register e-invoices need a digital signature?

Cash-register e-invoices connected to the tax authority don't need a digital signature on each invoice. PosApp's e-invoice packages still include a 1-year HSM (cloud) digital signature, which must stay valid for your account to keep issuing invoices.

When is the e-invoice issued and sent to the tax authority?

With PosApp you can issue the invoice at checkout, review and issue at the end of a shift, or let the system process invoices on a schedule (for example at 23:30). Invoice data must reach the tax authority by the end of the same day, so the POS needs an internet connection to send it.

How much do e-invoices cost with PosApp?

Yearly packages, VAT included: 1,000 invoices for VND 1,250,000, 10,000 for VND 2,295,000, or 50,000 for VND 5,150,000. Each includes a 1-year HSM digital signature. Top-ups range from 5,000 invoices for VND 570,000 to 1,000,000 invoices for VND 59,000,000 (about VND 59 per invoice). Top-ups don't expire, and unused invoices carry over at renewal. See all packages.

What do I need to register for e-invoices?

Your business registration certificate and tax information (tax code). PosApp helps you register the cash-register e-invoice with the tax authority. If you already have an e-invoice provider, PosApp can connect to it instead.

If my sales are in the POS, are my taxes filed automatically?

No. Sales data in the POS isn't the same as a submitted tax return. PosApp can export the data (including XML) for your accounting or tax-filing software, but the declaration still has to be submitted by you or your accountant.

What is the free household-business accounting and tax software?

It's PosApp's accounting and tax-filing software for household businesses, included free with any POS plan or a 1-year e-invoice package. It records your sales in the required ledgers (Circular 152/2025/TT-BTC), prepares VAT and personal income tax returns, exports XML to submit on the eTax portal, and keeps your data in the cloud for at least 5 years. Learn more (Vietnamese).

Loyalty app & Zalo Mini App costs

How much does a loyalty app cost in Vietnam?

With PosApp you can start small and add a branded app later:

OptionPrice (VND)What you get
Loyalty points in the POS (Starter plan)220,000 / outlet / monthThe cashier finds the customer by phone number, adds points on each bill, redeems points as a discount and applies basic vouchers. Customer profiles are kept in the CRM. No customer app.
Loyalty Mini App on Zalo400,000 / branch / monthYour branded Mini App in Zalo: Zalo login, digital member card, points and history, vouchers, points-for-voucher rewards, QR sign-up, e-wallet or bank-transfer payment, Zalo OA/ZNS notifications and reports.
Sales & Loyalty Mini App (recommended)500,000 / branch / monthEverything in the Loyalty Mini App, plus online orders with delivery (Grab, Ahamove) or pickup, automatic shipping fees, a QR code per outlet, staff permissions and stock per outlet.
Mini App ProCustom quoteBuilt around your business: prepaid cards, session packs and treatment plans, bookings, mini games, automation, advanced ZNS/SMS, chain-wide points, custom design and ERP/API links.
One-time Mini App setup, per brand3,000,000Setup, configuration, connection to PosApp and publishing on Zalo.
ZNS / SMS messagesfrom 250 / messagePrepaid. Used for birthday, tier-upgrade and win-back campaigns.

How it fits together: the Mini App shows customers their points, tier and vouchers; the POS processes each order and adds the points; the CRM is where you set point rules, membership tiers, member cards and campaigns. The CRM is part of your POS plan, not a separate fee (membership tiers and group campaigns come with Advanced).

No Mini App yet? Customers can still collect points: they give the cashier their phone number at checkout and the cashier enters it in the POS. The owner or manager sets every earning and redemption rule.

Example: a Sales & Loyalty Mini App for one branch costs VND 3,000,000 setup + VND 6,000,000 for 12 months = VND 9,000,000 in year one, plus your POS plan and any messages you send.

What is a Zalo Mini App?

Think of WeChat Mini Programs in China: brands run their own app inside WeChat, which is used by over a billion people. A Zalo Mini App is the same idea in Vietnam. It runs inside Zalo, the messaging app used by more than 75 million Vietnamese every month.

Customers scan your QR code and your branded app opens in Zalo instantly, with no download. You skip the cost and time of building and publishing separate iOS and Android apps, and still get points, membership tiers, vouchers, ordering, bookings and prepaid cards. See how it works.

Is a Zalo Mini App really my own branded app?

Yes. It carries your brand name, logo, colours, menu or services and your own loyalty rules. The difference from a native app is where it runs: inside Zalo instead of as a separate download. Customers find it by scanning your QR code, through your Zalo Official Account or by searching in Zalo.

Can a Zalo Mini App work for F&B, spas, hourly venues and retail?
  • F&B (cafés, bubble tea, restaurants): QR ordering, points, vouchers and pickup orders.
  • Spa, nail & salon: online booking, treatment packages, appointment reminders and birthday vouchers.
  • Hourly venues (billiards, entertainment centres, kids' play areas): hour packages, membership cards and prepaid wallets.
  • Retail: core loyalty such as points, vouchers and membership tiers.
What does the Mini App setup fee include?

The one-time VND 3,000,000 fee per brand covers creating your branded Mini App, connecting it to PosApp, publishing it on Zalo's mini app platform and training your team. Monthly fees are then charged per branch.

Do customers have to open the Mini App to collect points?

No. Your cashier can look customers up by phone number at the POS and add points to their account. Customers who open the Mini App can also see their points, tier and vouchers themselves.

What are ZNS messages and how much do they cost?

ZNS (Zalo Notification Service) messages are official notifications sent to customers through Zalo, for example vouchers, birthday offers or win-back reminders. ZNS and SMS cost from VND 250 per message, paid from a prepaid wallet you top up before running a campaign. PosApp reports messages sent, vouchers used and the resulting revenue.

Can a chain or franchise share one loyalty programme?

Yes. Company-owned chains can use one shared points pool across all outlets, while franchise networks can keep a separate points pool for each franchised store.

Is the Zalo Mini App included in the POS plan?

No. POS plans include in-store loyalty points (Starter) and CRM with membership tiers (Advanced). The Zalo Mini App, its setup fee and ZNS/SMS messages are billed separately.

Support, setup & payment

Is support available in English?

Yes. English support is available by phone and WhatsApp at +84 786 21 29 26 from 08:30 to 22:00 Vietnam time, and by email at support@posapp.vn.

Does PosApp work if the internet goes down?

Yes. Devices keep selling in offline mode and sync when the connection returns. Printing still needs power and a working printer connection. Online payment confirmation, e-invoicing and multi-outlet updates need internet access.

What do I need to prepare before setup?

Your product or menu list, prices, units and opening stock. You don't need everything finished first: PosApp provides Excel import templates and trains cashiers, servers and stock staff by role.

How do I pay for my subscription?

By bank transfer to PosApp Technology JSC's company account, in person at our Ho Chi Minh City office, or to a PosApp sales representative on site (inner Ho Chi Minh City only). Our team sends payment details when you sign up.

Not sure which plan fits? Ask us in English.

Tell us your business type, number of outlets and current devices. We'll recommend a plan and quote e-invoices, hardware or loyalty, with no obligation.

+84 786 21 29 26 support@posapp.vn Ho Chi Minh City · Hanoi

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