Professional Tax Advisory for Vietnam's Business Landscape

We prepare personal income tax returns for Vietnamese residents and expatriates working in Vietnam. This includes salaried employees, independent contractors, and individuals with investment income. Our service covers assessment of eligible deductions, foreign tax credit calculations where applicable, and review of prior filings for consistency with current regulations.

Transfer pricing documentation timelines vary based on transaction complexity and availability of benchmarking data. For a standard Local File with straightforward intercompany arrangements, the process typically takes six to eight weeks from initial data collection to final deliverable. Master Files and Country-by-Country Reports may require additional time for consolidation of group-level information.

A tax audit in Vietnam typically begins with written notification from the provincial tax authority, followed by a detailed examination of financial records, tax filings, and supporting documentation. The audit team may request interviews with management and access to business premises. Our audit defense service helps you prepare organized responses to information requests, address preliminary findings during the audit process, and present your position clearly in written submissions.

Corporate income tax returns are due within 90 days following the end of the fiscal year. Quarterly provisional CIT returns must be filed within 30 days of quarter-end. VAT returns follow a monthly or quarterly filing schedule depending on your registration status. Our service includes monitoring these deadlines and submitting all filings in accordance with General Department of Taxation requirements.

Client confidentiality is maintained through secure document transmission protocols, restricted access to working files, and adherence to professional standards for data protection. Financial information and tax documentation are stored in password-protected systems with audit trails. We do not share client information with third parties except as required by law or with explicit client authorization.

Yes, we provide tax planning counsel for businesses establishing operations in Vietnam or restructuring existing entities. This includes analysis of corporate form options, consideration of tax treaty benefits, review of proposed intercompany arrangements, and assessment of VAT implications. Our planning service aims to identify structures that align with your commercial objectives while maintaining compliance with Vietnamese tax law.