Navigate Vietnam’s tax landscape with expert guidance
Navigating Vietnam’s fast-evolving tax and regulatory landscape can be complex as laws and enforcement practices continue to change. Our tax services in Vietnam help businesses stay compliant, manage risk, and plan effectively in a dynamic operating environment.
Dezan Shira & Associates supports companies at every stage of their Vietnam market journey through integrated accounting services in Vietnam, including corporate income tax, VAT, personal income tax, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring, ensuring accurate reporting, timely compliance, and tax-efficient operations for both foreign-invested and local enterprises.
With frequent regulatory updates and inconsistent enforcement, Vietnam-based expertise is critical. Our local teams of tax advisors, accountants, legal professionals, and former tax officials provide practical, on-the-ground insight, while our Vietnam business advisory approach aligns tax planning with commercial goals to optimize outcomes, reduce exposure, and support long-term growth.
Taxation Services: Our Advantage
Regional tax compliance made simple
Ensure timely, accurate tax filings across Asia with coordinated support for corporate, indirect, and personal tax obligations.
Experienced professionals for tax compliance
Our tax accountants ensure full statutory compliance, managing returns, filings, and tax authority queries across jurisdictions.
Cross-border structuring and planning
Reduce tax exposure and improve efficiency with entity structuring, treaty utilization, and transfer pricing strategies tailored to your operations.
Integrated tax, accounting, and legal advisory
Our multidisciplinary teams align tax strategy with financial, operational, and compliance priorities for holistic business support.
Trusted partner for global businesses
We support multinationals and SMEs with practical tax solutions tailored to regional expansion and ongoing operational needs.
Proactive insights on Asia tax developments
We keep you ahead of regulatory changes with timely analysis and practical guidance tailored to your regional tax planning needs.
How We Support Your Business
For multinational companies operating in or through Vietnam, effective cross-border tax planning is essential to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate regulatory risk. We provide strategic guidance to ensure compliance with Vietnamese regulations while maximizing tax efficiency across relevant jurisdictions. Our services include:
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns
- Tax advisory on changes in legislation and policy, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and corporate restructuring
- Tax health checks and risk reviews Assessment and application for tax incentives and exemptions
- Tax controversy support and dispute resolution with authorities
For multinational companies operating in or through Vietnam, effective cross-border tax planning is essential to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate regulatory risk. We provide strategic guidance to ensure compliance with Vietnamese regulations while maximizing tax efficiency across relevant jurisdictions. Our services include:
- Legal entity holding structure planning
- Profit repatriation strategies and tax implications
- Application and interpretation of double taxation agreements (DTAs)
- Advisory on cross-border trades, service, and M&A transactions
Transfer pricing is a critical area of tax compliance and risk management in Vietnam. Our transfer pricing specialists help align intercompany transactions with the arm’s length principle and Vietnam’s transfer pricing regulations.
Our services include:
- Transfer pricing planning and policy development
- Intercompany agreement review and documentation
- Benchmarking and profit/cost allocation analysis
- Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and local file preparation
- Transfer pricing risk assessments and compliance reviews
- Dispute resolution and audit defense
- Advanced Pricing Agreements (APA) support
Indirect taxes such as value-added tax (VAT) in Vietnam present distinct compliance requirements and cost considerations. We support businesses in managing local VAT obligations and reducing tax exposure through tailored advisory and planning solutions.
Our services include:
- Transaction-based VAT/GST advisory
- Guidance on issuing and receiving digital tax invoices
- Application for indirect tax exemptions and incentives
- Customs, tariffs, and free trade agreement (FTA) advisory
For globally mobile professionals and foreign employees working in Vietnam, personal tax compliance is essential. Our expat tax team supports individuals and HR teams with end-to-end personal tax solutions aligned with Vietnamese regulations.
Our services include:
- Individual income tax planning and optimization
- Advisory for expatriates and non-residents
- Tax residency determination and advisory
- Annual individual income tax reconciliation and filing
- Tax refund application and follow-up
- Reporting and filing of overseas income and non-employment income, including:
- Income from share transfers
- Sales of real estate
- Service fees and consulting income
- Prize money and awards
- Royalties and investment income
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FAQs –Taxation Services in Vietnam
International businesses operating in Vietnam face a range of tax challenges, from navigating complex and frequently changing tax regulations to managing VAT compliance and meeting strict corporate income tax filing requirements. Additional risks, including transfer pricing compliance, permanent establishment exposure, and inconsistent enforcement practices, further increase the compliance burden. Engaging experienced tax advisors in Vietnam helps businesses mitigate risk, ensure accurate and timely filings, and maintain full regulatory compliance.
The three basic tax planning strategies in Vietnam are effective business structuring, proactive tax compliance, and cross-border risk management. Businesses can reduce tax exposure by selecting the right legal structure and leveraging available tax incentives. Ongoing VAT, withholding tax, and corporate income tax compliance helps prevent penalties and cash-flow issues. For international companies, managing transfer pricing and permanent establishment risks is essential to ensure sustainable and compliant operations in Vietnam.
The most common tax incentives offered in Vietnam include corporate income tax incentives such as preferential tax rates, tax holidays, and tax reductions for projects in priority sectors, high-tech industries, and designated economic zones. In addition, land rent reductions or exemptions are available for certain projects, particularly in industrial parks and less-developed regions.
Dezan Shira & Associates provides tax services in Vietnam, including tax refund services, tax compliance, personal and corporate income tax advisory, payroll tax, withholding tax management, tax-efficient structuring for both local and foreign-invested enterprises, and more recently, additional support related to the global minimum tax.
Using a tax advisor for mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam helps businesses identify tax risks and liabilities early, structure transactions tax-efficiently, and ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements. Experienced advisors support due diligence, manage capital gains, VAT, and withhold tax implications, and help mitigate post-transaction risks. This enables smoother deal execution, optimized tax outcomes, and greater certainty for both buyers and sellers.
Companies can identify and avoid tax risks and compliance issues in Vietnam by conducting regular tax reviews, maintaining accurate accounting records, and staying updated on changing tax regulations. Proactive VAT, withholding tax, and corporate income tax compliance, supported by proper documentation and timely filings, reduces exposure to penalties. Engaging experienced tax advisors in Vietnam also helps businesses address transfer pricing, permanent establishment risks, and inconsistent enforcement practices effectively.
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