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IFRS reporting advisory serivces of Grant Thornton are carried out by our dedicated team with expertise in IFRS implementation.
Audit Services
• Statutory audit • Review of financial statements and financial information • Agreed-upon procedures • FRAS services • Compilation of financial information • Reporting accountant • Cross-border audit • US GAAP audit
Audit Quality
We have various methods of monitoring our system of quality control and engagement quality, including real-time involvement of coaches and national office personnel on select audit engagements, reviews of issuer audit engagements prior to archiving by someone outside of the engagement team, and internal inspections of assurance engagements and the system of quality control.
Audit Approach
Audit Approach

Tax Services

Our tax professionals are dedicated to creating distinctive, and often innovative, tax solutions. Our approach starts by developing an in-depth understanding...

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Licensing services
Licensing services
International tax planning
Our extensive international network provides us with significant resources to meet all your expansion goals. We strive to develop commercially focused and tailored tax strategies to minimise tax exposures and maximise business efficiency.
Expatriate tax planning
We have a broad knowledge base and skills to assist you keep your personal income taxes to a legitimate and reasonable level, while remaining compliant with legislation. We can develop a personalised package for each key employee to take maximum advantage of the exemptions and incentives available.
Tax advisory
We will review the proposed business model and transactions and advise on tax implications and recommendations to optimize the tax opportunities under the local regulations and treaties which Vietnam entered into. Furthermore, we coordinate with our GT global tax team to provide a comprehensive tax advisory for the countries involved in the business model and transactions.
Tax compliance services
This service is designed to assist enterprises to cope with the statutory tax declaration requirements in line with the Vietnamese tax laws as well as the frequent changes and updates in tax laws.
Tax health check
Our Tax Health Check involves a high-level review of specific tax areas to highlight the key issues that need to be rectified in order to reduce tax risks. Through our extensive experience, we have identified key risk areas in which many enterprises are not fully compliant or often overlook potential tax planning opportunities. Our tax health check service represents a cost-effective method to proactively manage risks and reduce potential issues arising as a result of a tax inspection.
Transfer Pricing
Transfer pricing is a pervasive tax issue among multinational companies. In Vietnam, the tax authorities require special documentation to report related party transactions. Compliance with transfer pricing regulations is an important aspect of doing business effectively in Vietnam as failure to do so may result in significant penalties.
Tax due diligence
We conduct tax due diligence reviews of target companies to analyse their tax exposure and position in relation to acquisitions, mergers or consolidations. We are able to integrate this service with our Advisory Services department in order to offer a comprehensive, holistic due diligence review.
Customs and international trade
Our experienced professionals can help you manage customs issues more effectively through valuation planning and making use of available free trade agreements. We also assist Clients in optimising their customs procedures by making use of potential duty exemptions and efficient import-export structures. Risk mitigation activities include customs audit defense and compliance reviews.
M&A Transaction
We advise numerous foreign investors on efficient tax structures for their investments. Our experience allows you to consider all the options and set up a corporate structure that meets both operational and tax efficiency requirements. In short, the structure that is best for you.
Industrial Zones – Picking A Location For Your Business
Grant Thornton Vietnam’s one-stop services are designed to provide comprehensive support to both new and current investors who are planning to expand or restructure their business in Vietnam. Our professionals have established strong working relationships with landlords, property developers and authorities at various localities. With extensive experiences in liaison with the relevant agencies, we offer assistance including negotiation on land rental rates and efficient management of licensing process. Our customized and flexible solutions can bring benefits of cost efficient location, accelerate licensing process, and optimize tax opportunities while remaining in compliance with legislation.
Tax Audit Support
Tax audit support services provide comprehensive assistance to your business in Vietnam. Recent tax practices have shown the general tendency of launching routine tax audit on yearly basis. Tax authorities have been effectively using more sophisticated methods to identify target entities from across different industry sectors.

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If you are seeking to acquire or merge, divest or dispose, restructure or raise capital, equitise or list, or you are looking at identifying and mitigating...

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Business Risk Services
Business Risk Services
Transaction Advisory Services
Transaction Advisory Services
Valuation
Valuation
Business consulting services
Finance Management Advisory

Business Process Solutions

With this service, Grant Thornton can help you in increasing the company's time flexibility and direct quality control. We can help increasing the speed of...

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Accounting services
Accounting services
Taxes compliance within outsourcing
Taxes compliance within outsourcing
Payroll, personal income tax and labor compliance
Payroll, personal income tax and labor compliance
Secondments/Loan staff services
Secondments/Loan staff services
Compilation of the financial and non-financial information
Compilation of the financial and non-financial information
Accounting systems review and improvement
Accounting systems review and improvement
Initial setting-up for accounting and taxes systems
Initial setting-up for accounting and taxes systems
Management accounting and analysis
Management accounting and analysis

Technology Solutions Consulting

Our team of professionals and industry experts look forward to provide practical consultancies and end-to-end technology solutions to the clients.

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Comprehensive ERP system solution
ERP software is a tool for business operations, production management, order processing and inventory in the business process. Today, ERP software for small and medium businesses has been greatly improved to help businesses manage their business better. The article below will answer all relevant information about what ERP software is and offer the most suitable ERP solution for businesses. Let's follow along!
Analyze Business Administration data
We believe in the value that data can bring to the success and development of every business. Our team helps design data architecture supported by tools, to support business governance and provide useful information to management.
Financial reporting compliance solution package
Putting financial issues at the heart, this service helps ensure that financial reports for customers comply with both the requirements of Vietnamese accounting regulations and standards (VAS) as well as reporting standards. international finance (IFRS).
Third-party ERP extensions
ERP is a long-term solution that requires long-term travel, not short-term. We understand that many businesses cannot deploy the entire ERP system at once due to many different reasons, instead businesses can deploy each part. Over time, these solutions can be expanded to accommodate improved business processes or can even link completely new processes across different departments.
Localize, deploy and rebuild the project
Quite a few ERP projects need to be implemented according to current Vietnamese requirements and regulations, but still comply with common international business requirements. These projects need some improvements and adjustments in the right direction.
Consulting on technology solutions
We support the selection and implementation of the most suitable solutions, ensuring business efficiency and performance. We will work closely with customers to plan, evaluate and implement the right technology investment strategies and solutions to meet the development needs of businesses.

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International Corporate Structuring Services

Grant Thornton is one of leading service providers in international incorporations in Vietnam with experience in helping our clients navigate jurisdictions...

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Offshore company establishment service
Using the offshore company model will facilitate the owner in the process of transaction and expand overseas markets, take advantage of the tax policy with many incentives and protect the value of the family enterprise's assets.
Private Trust Advisory
The development of the economy with many modern financial instruments has brought many advantages and opportunities for the enterprises, but there are still certain potential risks in any type of business. So how to protect your asset value with an appropriate company structure while stay compliance with relevant regulations?

Japan Desk

日系企業の海外事業展開を支援するため、Grant...

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Korea Desk

Our Korea desk in Vietnam has been established since 2019 to serve the Korean clients.

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China Desk

Growing a business beyond your country’s borders requires extensive research, planning, reparation and good execution.

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With our unique culture and opportunities, Grant Thornton Vietnam is a place where you can grow. Wherever you are in your career, we help you to make a...

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In this newsletter, Grant Thornton Vietnam would like to update readers on newly issued legal policies and notable guidance in the areas of taxation and the issuance of work permits for foreign nationals, which have been issued recently and will take effect soon.

Circular No. 86/2024/TT-BTC: Officially replaces personal tax identification numbers with personal identification numbers issued by the Ministry of Public Security, effective from 01 July 2025.
Corporate Income Tax Law No. 67/2025/QH15: Revise eligibility criteria, and adjust tax calculation methods for foreign investors.
VAT Law No. 48/2024/QH15, Decree No. 181, and Circular No. 69/2025/TT-BTC: Adjust VAT rates, modify conditions for input tax deduction and refund, and tighten control over invoice fraud and misuse.
Decree No. 128/2025/NĐ-CP: Delegate the authority to issue work permits for foreign employees to provincial-level People’s Committees, aiming to streamline procedures and reduce processing time.