Precision and Clarity in Tax Advisory
Supporting businesses and individuals with methodical tax compliance and thoughtful planning strategies
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Orbiquity was established in 2018 to address the need for precise, methodical tax advisory services in Ho Chi Minh City's evolving business environment. We recognized that many enterprises—both domestic and foreign-invested—required support navigating Vietnam's tax regulations with clarity and accuracy.
Our practice developed from observing recurring challenges: incomplete documentation during audits, misapplied tax treaty provisions, transfer pricing files that did not withstand scrutiny, and personal income tax returns that overlooked eligible deductions. These gaps pointed to a straightforward need: structured advisory that prioritizes accuracy and comprehensive preparation.
We approach each engagement with the understanding that tax compliance is not solely a procedural matter but a component of sound business planning. Whether preparing annual returns for an expatriate professional or assembling transfer pricing documentation for a multinational subsidiary, we maintain the same standard: thorough analysis, clear documentation, and alignment with current regulations issued by the General Department of Taxation.
The firm serves small and mid-sized enterprises, joint ventures, subsidiaries of foreign corporations, and individual taxpayers with Vietnamese-source income. Our client relationships are built on consistent delivery of well-prepared filings and transparent communication about regulatory requirements and potential issues.
Precision
Accurate preparation of tax filings and documentation that reflects current regulatory requirements
Clarity
Transparent communication about obligations, deadlines, and potential areas of examination
Consistency
Reliable service delivery and adherence to professional standards across all engagements
Our Advisory Team
Experienced professionals with backgrounds in accounting, tax law, and regulatory compliance
Tran Nguyen
Managing Partner
Tran oversees client engagements and maintains relationships with provincial tax authorities. He holds a degree in accounting from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and has worked in tax advisory since 2012.
Le Phuong
Transfer Pricing Specialist
Le prepares transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking studies for enterprises with related-party transactions. Her background includes work with multinational audit firms serving Vietnam operations.
Nguyen Hoang
Tax Compliance Associate
Hoang handles preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns, VAT reconciliation, and filing submissions. He manages documentation workflows and deadline monitoring for client accounts.
Professional Standards and Protocols
Our practice adheres to established guidelines for tax advisory services and client information management
Client Confidentiality
Secure handling of financial documents and tax information with restricted access protocols and password-protected file storage
Accuracy Review
Multi-stage verification of calculations, cross-referencing with source documents, and consistency checks before filing submission
Regulatory Monitoring
Ongoing review of circulars, decrees, and official letters from tax authorities to ensure advisory aligns with current requirements
Professional Development
Team participation in continuing education on Vietnamese tax law, transfer pricing methodologies, and audit defense techniques
Deadline Management
Systematic tracking of filing deadlines with advance notification to clients and buffer periods for review and approval
Documentation Standards
Organized record-keeping systems that facilitate retrieval during audits and maintain audit trails for all filing decisions
Clear Communication
Written explanations of tax positions, plain-language summaries of obligations, and accessible responses to client questions
Audit Preparedness
Preparation of filings with supporting documentation structured for potential examination and systematic response protocols
Expertise in Vietnamese Tax Compliance
Our practice focuses on three primary service areas: preparation of personal and corporate tax returns, assembly of transfer pricing documentation packages, and advisory support during tax disputes and audits. Each service involves careful attention to regulatory requirements as established by the General Department of Taxation and provincial tax authorities.
Tax return preparation requires understanding of deductible expenses under Circular 78, proper classification of income types, calculation of withholding obligations, and reconciliation of provisional payments with annual liabilities. For corporate clients, this includes coordination between CIT, VAT, and financial accounting treatments. Transfer pricing work demands familiarity with Decree 132, benchmarking databases, functional analysis frameworks, and documentation standards that withstand audit scrutiny.
Dispute resolution involves reviewing assessment notices, identifying factual and legal grounds for disagreement, preparing written responses with supporting evidence, and representing client positions through the administrative complaint process. This work requires knowledge of procedural timelines, burden of proof standards, and effective presentation of tax law interpretations.
Our client base includes Vietnamese subsidiaries of Asian and Western corporations, joint venture entities, small and mid-sized domestic enterprises, and individual taxpayers with employment or investment income in Vietnam. We work with manufacturing operations, trading companies, service providers, technology firms, and holding structures across various industries.
The firm maintains current knowledge of regulatory developments through monitoring of official tax authority publications, attendance at professional seminars on Vietnamese tax law, and review of precedent decisions from the courts and administrative bodies. This ongoing analysis informs our advisory approach and helps clients anticipate changes that may affect their tax positions.
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