Tax services in Vietnam for foreign companies
CIT, VAT, PIT, FCT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and tax audit defence — full GDT representation for foreign-owned companies.
Overview
Our tax service covers every obligation a foreign-owned company faces in Vietnam: corporate income tax, value added tax, personal income tax, foreign contractor tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and tax audit defence. We are a registered tax agent and represent clients before the General Department of Taxation. Our team includes former Ministry of Finance auditors with experience across the full range of GDT procedures.
Who needs this service
- FDI companies facing GDT audits or inspections
- Foreign-owned companies expanding into new sectors or new entities
- Joint ventures with complex inter-company flows
- Companies preparing for an exit or restructuring
- Foreign-owned companies that have under-declared and need a voluntary disclosure
Legal requirements
CIT finalisation
Annual CIT finalisation return (Form 03/QTT-TNCN) within 90 days of fiscal year-end.
VAT monthly or quarterly
Monthly or quarterly VAT returns depending on revenue threshold.
PIT finalisation
Annual PIT finalisation for employees and directors.
FCT withholding
Withholding and remittance of FCT on payments to foreign contractors without a Vietnamese PE.
Indicative fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tax filings (monthly + quarterly + annual) | from USD 600 / month |
| Transfer pricing Local File | from USD 5,000 |
| Transfer pricing Master File | from USD 8,000 |
| GDT audit defence (per audit) | from USD 8,000 |
Fees are indicative and depend on transaction volume, complexity, and reporting requirements. Request a tailored proposal.
Typical engagement timeline
Tax health check
Review of the last 3 years of filings, identification of exposure, and remediation plan.
Filings stabilisation
Catch-up of any missed filings, voluntary disclosures if needed, baseline established.
Steady state
Monthly, quarterly, and annual filings on time. Quarterly compliance review with advisor.
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- 01Treating inter-company management fees as deductible without the benefit test and the mark-up
- 02Under-declaring VAT on goods given as gifts or samples without proper documentation
- 03Missing the FCT obligation on cross-border services (the deemed regime applies even where the service is performed offshore but consumed in Vietnam)
- 04Failing to obtain a Certificate of Residence before claiming treaty relief
- 05Not amending the CIT return when an audit identifies a correction
What you get
GDT representation
We are a registered tax agent. We handle correspondence, attend meetings, and represent you in inspections.
Proactive alerts
We monitor regulatory changes and alert you before they affect your obligations — not after a penalty lands.
Voluntary disclosure
If you have under-declared, a voluntary disclosure is the lowest-cost route. We manage the process end-to-end.
Tax-planning input
Quarterly reviews identify tax-planning opportunities: transfer pricing, incentives, and structure optimisation.
Frequently asked questions
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Ready to discuss tax services?
Free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your situation and outline a fixed-fee engagement.