Advance in Vietnam

In this episode, Vlad Savin, Partner at Acclime Vietnam sat down with Matthew Lourey, Founder and Acclime Ambassador to discuss the intricacies of accounting practices tailored to the Vietnamese market, offering invaluable insights for investors navigating the financial landscape. Whether you're a seasoned investor or exploring new opportunities, this podcast is your comprehensive guide to understanding the essentials of Accounting in Vietnam.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam a crucial topic for businesses operating in Vietnam - preparing for the annual tax finalisation and year end audit.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about regulatory provisions and international best practices for repatriation funds relevant for foreign investors who undertake business in Vietnam.

In this episode, we are discussing about the requirements, processes and procedures for foreign investors seeking to start a Fintech business in Vietnam, delving into the approval levels with various ministries, business lines, types of licenses and restrictions for certain activities.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about the regulatory and market entry requisites governing the manufacturing sector, and seek to explain the practicalities of establishing and operating a production facility in Vietnam.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about how successful investors develop their practices and mindset while undertaking business operations in Vietnam.

The Chief Representative role is a risk, and one that can expose foreign investors when using the Representative Office structure. In this podcast we will explore the importance of the Chief Representative role in a Representative Office in Vietnam, highlighting some of the structural and statutory risks investors should be aware of when appointing this vital position.

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In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about the reporting and compliance framework for international investors operating in Vietnam, breaking down and explaining all the key compliance obligations within a calendar year.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about the IFRS implementation roadmap in Vietnam, key differences between the 2 systems and practical steps for investors to action now, in order to be prepared for the 2025 compulsory switch to IFRS for the majority of businesses operating in Vietnam.

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In this Advance in Vietnam Podcast episode, we discuss about the latest transfer pricing requirements in Vietnam, current regulatory changes and how investors maintain compliance and ensure they are protected upon an inspection from the authorities.

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In this episode, we are discussing about the practical requirements, best practices and legal framework relating to employing foreign experts in Vietnam. We cover entry visas, work permit process and exemptions, labour contract types and probation models, timelines and practical notes on the foreign expert labour market in Vietnam. 

In this episode, we discuss about the most important statutory positions in a Vietnamese enterprise, key roles and responsibilities, and cover practical insights on assigning these roles to protect and minimise the risk of the investors and the integrity of investment structure.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about how international investors can utilise the employer of record model, and what are the benefits, risks and challenges from an international perspective associated with this labour outsourcing model.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about the key differences between foreign invested companies in Vietnam and Representative Offices, highlighting benefits and risks each structure type and common practice insights for choosing your market entry model into Vietnam.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about how foreign investors can deal with inspections from the Vietnamese tax authorities, what are the best practices when preparing for a tax inspection, case studies and other important prerequisites to minimise non-compliance and statutory risks.

In this episode, we discuss about the key differences between foreign invested companies in Vietnam and locally owned entities, highlighting the benefits and risks of each type of structure and practical insights for choosing your market entry model into Vietnam.

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In this episode, we discuss work permits in Vietnam, looking at the most recent updates from the Vietnamese authorities, current practice in the application process, special provisions to be aware of, exemptions and case studies.

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In this episode, we discuss the changes and updates on regulations and policies relevant for international investors in Vietnam in 2022, with insights on taxation, employment, incentives, and other important compliance provisions.

We are discussing the challenges foreign investors had to overcome this year during the extensive lockdown period in Vietnam, some of the case studies and creative solutions they adopted to sustain their operations, and how 2022 can enable forward-thinking investors to tap into the growth potential of the Vietnamese market.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about how foreign investors operating in Vietnam ensure to maintain their compliance systems and business continuity plans during the latest lockdown in the major business hubs, and how to take advantage of the government support and other opportunities in the market.

In this episode, we discuss about how foreign investors should undertake buying into or selling businesses in Vietnam, looking at the key prerequisites and important risk elements they should consider in the transaction process.

In this episode, we are discussing about the current challenges foreign individuals living and working in Vietnam are facing in regard to their immigration status, residency prerequisites and work permit issues. These matters have become more prevalent in the last few months due to the authorities’ focus on the immigration and labour compliance for foreign individuals in Vietnam, creating a significant amount of distress and confusion in the expat community.

In this episode, we are discussing about the ways corporations and individuals doing business and working in Vietnam can repatriate funds abroad in a compliant and tax efficient manner, looking at dividends, capital gains, salaries, and other types of income from various revenue sources.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam and Guido van Rooy, Executive Director at the Dutch Business Association in Vietnam about the investment opportunities which exist in the European and Vietnamese business communities. We will seek to understand how to bridge the market gap so that international investors can access the information and resource flow between Netherlands, EU and Vietnam and have a successful market entry process in Vietnam.

In this episode, we discuss about the transfer pricing provisions in Vietnam. We will cover the current regulations in regard to transfer pricing, outlining specific elements regarding the TP documentation, guidance on tax deductibility of interest, application timeline and opportunities for savings.  

In this podcast episode we discuss about how individuals that are working, investing or living in Vietnam can assess and understand their personal income tax obligations, looking at types of taxes, thresholds, available deductions and specific provisions which they should be aware of.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about requirements, processes and procedures for foreign investors seeking to start an e-commerce business in Vietnam, delving into the approval levels with various ministries, business lines, types of licenses and restrictions for certain activities.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Acclime Vietnam about foreign providers of digital products selling into Vietnam, looking at the broad digital media spectrum. We will seek to explain what are the newest taxation compliance provisions in Vietnam for these entities, and delve into the efficient structures that can be implemented in country for an effective revenue and tax strategy.

In this episode of ‘Advance in Vietnam Podcast Series’, we are discussing about taxation compliance in Vietnam, looking at effective tax strategies, incentives, double tax agreements and understanding how companies manage their tax obligations in a proactive manner.

In this episode, Vlad Savin is discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Domicile Corporate Services about the issues international groups are facing when undertaking group financial reporting for their worldwide subsidiaries, and how they can integrate their Vietnamese compliance system in their operational control function at the headquarters.

In this episode, Vlad Savin is discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Domicile Corporate Services about the most common structures foreign investors use when entering Vietnam, looking at appropriate investment vehicles, relevant operating structures, responsibilities and requirements for key representatives of foreign owned businesses in Vietnam.

In this episode, I’m discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Domicile Corporate Services about the most consequential mistakes foreign investors make after establishing their business in Vietnam, and advise on how to avoid these problems from the beginning, or how to mitigate their risks if they couldn’t have been avoided.

In this Episode of “Advance in Vietnam” Podcast Series, Vlad Savin is discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Domicile Corporate Services about labour and employment updates for Vietnamese companies and how employers can ensure they remain compliant with the changing laws and regulations, looking as well at new provisions for residency and work permits for foreign individuals based in Vietnam.

In this Episode of “Advance in Vietnam” Podcast Series, Vlad Savin is discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Domicile Corporate about the key considerations foreign investors should be aware of when entering the market in Vietnam, and how to make sure they commence their operations in a correct and compliant manner.

In this Episode of “Advance in Vietnam” Podcast Series, Vlad Savin is discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Domicile Corporate Services about how companies in Vietnam can maintain compliance and ensure their business continuity plan is sustainable. How can businesses put in place a clear corporate governance framework, covering all levels of compliance and operational strategy? And, how can they integrate these with an efficient risk management approach and a clear employee protection policy, to overcome the difficulties they are facing and maintain their ability to operate?

In the second Episode of “Advance in Vietnam” Podcast Series, Vlad Savin is discussing with Matthew Lourey, Managing Partner at Domicile Corporate Services the most important questions investors ask when registering a foreign owned company in Vietnam, covering the main steps to obtain the needed certificates, and explaining in detail what are the key processes and procedures.

The Chief Accountant is a significant role within organizations operating in Vietnam, and companies should take extra care to make sure the role is taken by someone with qualifications and expertise. But WHY is the Chief Accountant a critical part of a company? What are their responsibilities and functions, and what are the risks attached to this valuable statutory position in Vietnam?