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What is a Nominee Director, and Why Do Investors Need One? A nominee director is typically a local Vietnamese individual (or entity) appointed to act as the legal representative or director of a company on behalf of the actual investor. In essence, the nominee’s name appears on official company documents and licenses, but they do…

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Businesses in Vietnam face a complex and constantly changing tax environment. New regulations – such as the 2024 VAT Law (effective July 2025) and the 2025 CIT Law (effective October 2025) – continue to reshape compliance obligations. In this context, a tax health check is one of the most effective ways for SMEs and corporations…

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has issued Circular 99/2025/TT-BTC (effective 1 Jan 2026), a sweeping update of the country’s corporate accounting regime. Circular 99 formally supersedes the previous Circular 200/2014/TT-BTC and its amendments. It applies to all enterprises (across all sectors and ownership) and even extends to credit institutions (for non-banking operations). Authorities describe it as…

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Vietnam’s accounting and reporting rules have evolved rapidly in recent years. Companies must prepare financial statements that comply with the latest Vietnamese standards and ongoing IFRS integration. In late 2025 the Ministry of Finance issued Circular 99/2025/TT-BTC (effective Jan 1, 2026), replacing the old Corporate Accounting Regime (Circular 200/2014). This new Circular clarifies accounting vouchers, the chart…

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Vietnam is emerging as a key source of inexpensive labor for businesses expanding in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific, thanks to its resilient economic performance, growing working population, and low manufacturing costs. The country’s minimum wage, at around US$200 a month, is nearly half of China’s, making it a highly competitive market for international businesses. As…

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Vietnam’s dynamic economy and welcoming culture make it an increasingly attractive destination for foreign professionals and investors. In recent years, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam has surged – for example, early 2024 saw a 38.6% increase in FDI, with new projects up 55.5%. Major multinationals (such as Chinese firms) are expanding in high-tech, electronics,…

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