Service in Vietnam
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For Companies Considering Expansion into Vietnam
Vietnam offers many attractive advantages, including one of the largest populations in Southeast Asia, an abundant young workforce, and a rapidly growing consumer market driven by an expanding consumption-oriented generation. In recent years, an increasing number of Japanese companies have established operations in Vietnam to take advantage of its diligent and highly capable workforce.
We provide tailored support to meet the specific needs of each client, regardless of company size, business sector, or prior overseas business experience. Drawing on our extensive practical experience in Vietnam, we are committed to supporting our clients in achieving sustainable, mid- to long-term business growth and continuity in both Vietnam and Japan.
In addition, we place strong emphasis on services for Japanese headquarters of companies that have already expanded into Vietnam and are facing challenges related to local business management or international tax compliance in Japan. We would be pleased to discuss your situation and explore how we can best support your business—please feel free to contact us.
Overview
One-Stop Accounting, Tax, and Legal Support in Vietnam
Since establishing our Vietnam office in 2009, we have supported numerous Japanese companies in expanding into Asia, as well as in managing their local operations and business activities in Japan after entry.
Our Japanese and Vietnamese certified public accountants and attorneys work closely together to provide comprehensive support for the management and operation of Japanese companies’ local subsidiaries.
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Accounting & Tax Services
We provide accurate and timely preparation and review of monthly financial statements and tax filings (Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and Withholding Tax), as well as payroll services, to support effective monitoring of financial position and business performance while reducing administrative workloads.
- Monthly bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements, and tax filings
- Monthly and quarterly accounting reviews
- Payroll processing
- Preparation of consolidation reporting packages
- Support for accelerating the financial closing process
- Accounting staff secondment services
M&A and Corporate Restructuring
We provide optimal support for business restructuring, corporate reorganizations, and M&A transactions, including financial advisory services, due diligence, and the structuring of transactions using investment vehicles, tailored to each client’s objectives.
- Financial advisory (FA) services
- Financial and legal due diligence
- Advice on business and corporate restructuring (including conversion to wholly owned subsidiaries and localization of Thai entities)
- Post-acquisition support
Audit Services
Our audit services are tailored to the size and specific needs of Japanese parent companies and their Vietnam subsidiaries. Engagements are led by Japanese and Vietnamese Certified Public Accountants with extensive audit experience in both Japan and Vietnam, ensuring smooth communication and high-quality audit outcomes.
- Statutory audits
- Quarterly reviews and audits
- Audits of consolidation reporting packages
- Handling audit instructions from parent company auditors
- Other voluntary and agreed-upon audits
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Legal Support
Company Establishment and Representative Office Setup
At the market entry planning stage, we provide thorough advice on business scope, foreign ownership restrictions, capital structure, and other key considerations. Our goal is to enable clients to commence operations in Vietnam as quickly and smoothly as possible.
- Review of proposed business activities and transaction structures in Vietnam
- Comparison and evaluation of entry structures (wholly foreign-owned, Vietnamese joint venture, or representative office)
- Development of market entry and establishment schedules
- Preparation and submission of application documents on behalf of clients
Led by Japanese and Vietnamese lawyers, we provide comprehensive legal services, including general legal advisory, licensing and regulatory support, legal research, and assistance with visa and work permit applications.
- Visa, work permit, and residence card applications for expatriates and their family members
- Assistance with filings to government authorities (including changes to directors, registered address, capital, and other registered matters, as well as additions or amendments to business scope)
- Registration of foreign loans with the State Bank of Vietnam
- Preparation of internal work rules
- Drafting of employment contracts
- Support for company liquidation procedures
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Flexible Support
We provide a range of services tailored to our clients’ needs, including customs and trade consulting, internal audit support, interpretation services, and insurance agency services.
- Consultation and support for transfer pricing documentation in compliance with local regulations in each jurisdiction
- Customs and trade compliance consulting
- Interpretation and translation services provided by professionals with expertise in accounting, tax, and legal matters
- Internal audit support in coordination with parent company internal audit departments
- Arrangement and on-site support for business visits and inspections in Vietnam