Vietnam Tax Inspections in 2024: Practices and Procedures

Tax inspections in Vietnam are a regular occurrence for corporate enterprises, yet the mere mention of an “inspection” by a government authority can throw up red flags in an organisation. In this article we look at tax inspections in Vietnam, the purpose and processes behind them, and advise on how best to proactively manage the process.
Company Structures & Roles in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors

Providing guidance on structures, obligations, responsibilities and restrictions for foreign invested companies in 2024 for Vietnam.
Are exported services subject to 0% VAT from Vietnam? It depends…and it can be complicated.

Exported services are generally assumed to be subject to 0% VAT for Vietnamese taxpayers who export abroad, however it is complicated and not all exported services are eligible.
Vietnam Country Profile, 2024

This publication provides an overview of Vietnam’s Economic, Investment and Demographic features, highlighting opportunities for future growth and further foreign investment in Vietnam.
Human Resources in Vietnam: An overview for foreign investors (2024)

Alitium’s Human Resources Overview provides a concise guide to employing in Vietnam. Covering contracts, terms, probation, salaries, insurances and obligations, this guide is a practical handbook for employers. With calculations and terminologies explained. it also looks at termination and ending employment relationships.
Minimising Capital Gains Tax on Disposal of Equity in Vietnamese Companies

Understanding how taxation works on disposal of capital in Vietnamese entities, and strategies to restructure to minimise taxation arising.
Overview of Vietnam’s Free Trade Agreements, 2024

This overview of Vietnam’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) provides a snapshot of the benefits, opportunities, risks and (most importantly) the countries which Vietnam has executed agreements with.
Guide To Establishing a Representative Office of a Foreign Trade Promotion Organization in Vietnam

For foreign trade promotion organizations (FTPOs), establishing a representative office in Vietnam offers an invaluable opportunity to foster business relations, facilitate trade, and promote economic cooperation between Vietnam and respective countries. This article provides a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process to establish a representative office in Vietnam, highlighting the legal framework, and procedural steps involved.
The Vietnamese M&A Tax Trap – Offshore transactions with underlying Vietnamese assets/subsidiaries

The tax implications of indirect transactions remain somewhat vague under Vietnamese regulations. However, it is likely that such taxes cannot be avoided in M&A transactions involving offshore entities investing in underlying Vietnamese companies.
Can Short-Term Foreign Loans be used to Repay Long-Term Foreign Loans in Vietnam?

Can a company in Vietnam use a foreign short-term loan to repay for a foreign long-term loan that is due? We explore the recent updates that impacts the answer here.