Tax in Vietnam

DFDL Legal & Tax's ability to leverage the expertise of lawyers and accountants makes it a leading choice for advice on strategic planning, transfer pricing, tax compliance and customs issues. In addition to having a team in Vietnam, the firm's wider offering across the region puts it on a strong footing to assist clients with cross-border issues. Tax director Lan Hua is experienced in matters such as investment structuring, international tax planning and tax controversies. Senior tax manager Phan Thi Lieu is also a key individual. Jack Sheehan, who is based in Laos, leads the regional tax team.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is particularly active in contentious tax matters, particularly in the context of investigations by the Vietnamese tax authorities and appeals against their decisions. Chau Huy Quang, who heads up the team, has extensive experience of defending clients against the General Department of Taxation and local customs authorities. Trinh Minh Duc was recently promoted to partner.

ATS Law Firm's team advises domestic and international clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, compliance issues and VAT, as well handling tax planning. On the contentious side, it is also experienced in representing clients in tax litigation and matters before the tax authorities in Vietnam. Leading the team are Vu Thi Thu Ha and Luong Nhi Ha, who has previous experience of working as a senior tax consultant at KPMG.

Frasers Law Company has a strong track record advising multinational and global companies on a wide variety of tax issues. It is often seen as a first port of call in instances where clients are establishing branches in Vietnam, and it also excels in handling the tax aspects of M&A and project finance trasactions. Tax disputes are another driver of work for the practice, which is led by managing partner Mark Fraser.

ACSV Legal's private client department advises Vietnamese and international high and ultra-high-net-worth-individuals (and their families) on tax and regulatory issues in the context of estate planning, wealth structuring, family asset protection and corporate administration and compliance. The practice is  led by Hieu Pham.

IDVN Lawyers has a first-rate reputation in international trade and customs-related matters, where it acts for both public and private bodies. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is an expert in anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard issues, among other areas. She jointly leads the team with managing partner and fellow trade specialist Dinh Anh Tuyet.

LNT & Partners is highly skilled in contentious matters and regularly defends clients against the tax authorities in Vietnam. Recent mandates of note involved discrepancies surrounding corporate income and customs tax arrangements. Net Le, Thai Binh Tran and Xuan Thuy Nguyen are recommended.

Vision & Associates, which attracts work from clients such as Bytedance and Turkish Airlines, advises on corporate tax, VAT, capital gains tax and import and export tax. Managing partner Le Quynh Anh jointly leads the practice with Dang Trong Hieu.