Comprehensive Corporate & Advisory Services for FDI in Vietnam
TrustlineAX supports foreign investors across the full lifecycle of their Vietnam operations — from establishing a legal presence, through accounting and tax compliance, to workforce and payroll administration.
100+FDI Clients
15+Countries of Origin
VASRecords prepared to audit requirements
12+Years of Experience
Books prepared under Vietnamese Accounting StandardsStatutory books maintained for independent audit and tax finalisation
Bilingual Senior AdvisorsEnglish and Vietnamese reporting, issued together
International Standards at Sensible FeesNo hidden charges, no surprise costs
Advising foreign investors on the right market entry vehicle in Vietnam — from market-access due diligence and IRC/ERC licensing through to post-licensing compliance.
Accounting, tax, transfer pricing and payroll services for foreign-invested companies in Bac Ninh industrial parks, updated for the provincial merger effective 1 July 2025.
Accounting, tax, transfer pricing and compliance services for FDI companies in Da Nang: software companies, hotels and tourism, and factories in industrial parks and the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone. Updated for the Quang Nam merger from 1 July 2025.
Accounting, foreign contractor tax, multi-site tax management and compliance services for FDI companies in Ho Chi Minh City, updated for the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau from 1 July 2025.
Accounting, export VAT refunds, tax-customs reconciliation and compliance services for FDI companies and export processing enterprises in Hai Phong, updated for the merger with Hai Duong from 1 July 2025.
Accounting, foreign contractor tax, expatriate PIT and compliance services for FDI companies, branches and representative offices in Hanoi, updated for the 1 July 2025 administrative reorganisation.
Your full finance function run monthly under Vietnamese Accounting Standards: bookkeeping, tax filings, statutory financial statements, audit support and group reporting in your parent format.
An independent review of your books and tax filings that finds errors and exposure while there is still time to correct them, delivered as a prioritised findings report.
A fully outsourced finance function under Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) — keeping statutory books accurate, filings timely and the entity audit-ready at all times.
Outsourced bookkeeping and VAS financial statements
Monthly tax compliance and technical tax advice for FDI companies in Vietnam: VAT, PIT and foreign contractor tax filings, CIT finalisation, transfer pricing, profit repatriation and tax inspection support.
Payroll, personal income tax, social insurance and the annual activity report for representative offices of foreign companies in Vietnam, with English reporting to head office.
End-to-end payroll administration on a confidential basis, together with employment documentation, mandatory insurance and work permit advisory for foreign personnel.
Monthly payroll processing, personal income tax withholding, statutory contributions, confidential payslip delivery and workforce cost reporting for your parent company.
Registration, headcount increase and decrease notifications, benefit claims, book closure on termination and periodic reconciliation with the social insurance agency.
Eligibility assessment, input document review, refund file preparation and representation before the tax authority through inspection to refund decision.
Advice on choosing between a representative office, a branch and a subsidiary, plus licensing, initial registration, work permits for the chief representative and ongoing annual reporting.
Legal and tax due diligence on the target, capital contribution registration, corporate change filings and capital transfer tax support for foreign investors buying into Vietnamese companies.
Closing a foreign-invested entity: closing tax finalisation, employee settlement, asset disposal, licence surrender and repatriation of remaining capital to the investor.
Review of your legal, accounting and workforce position to define scope and identify material risks.
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Solution proposal
A documented implementation plan with a named engagement lead and committed milestones.
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Execution
Filing preparation, liaison with the authorities and regular progress reporting to your team.
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Ongoing compliance
Centralised monitoring of every statutory deadline and early alerts on relevant regulatory change.
CREDENTIALS AND COMMITMENTS
Why Global Enterprises Choose TrustlineAX Advisory
Confidentiality under NDAAll financial records, payroll data and investor information are handled under a confidentiality agreement signed before any engagement begins.
Certified professional teamChief accountants holding Vietnamese accounting practice and tax agent certificates take direct responsibility for each client file.
FDI-focused experienceServing investors from over 15 countries, with a working understanding of the gap between group reporting expectations and Vietnamese regulation.
A named engagement leadEvery client has one accountable point of contact throughout the engagement, working in both Vietnamese and English.
OUR EXPERTS
Led by Experienced Professionals
KT
Chief Accountant
Licensed accounting practitioner overseeing bookkeeping controls and financial reporting.
TV
Senior Tax Advisor
Seasoned tax advisor with extensive experience serving multinational and FDI companies.
FDI
FDI Advisory Specialist
Specialized in investment procedures, entity formation and legal matters for foreign investors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions from FDI Companies
How long does onboarding take for a new FDI client?
Typically 5-10 working days from engagement: we take over the books, review balances and set up the compliance calendar before your next filing deadline.
Do you deal directly with our auditors and the tax authority?
Yes. We prepare the files, walk auditors through the numbers and represent your company before the tax authority during audits and inspections.
Can our head office receive IFRS-based reporting?
Yes. Alongside VAS statutory reporting we deliver a VAS-to-IFRS conversion package and English management reports for group consolidation.
How are your fees structured?
A fixed monthly fee based on document volume and scope - no hourly billing and no hidden charges.
Speak with our specialists
An initial 30-minute consultation, at no cost, focused on clarifying your compliance obligations and the options available to your business.