Tax advisory
Compliance – Security – Efficiency
Services
General description of the service
With this service, our team of professionals supports clients in applying and complying with current accounting and tax regulations, from basic matters to complex situations. Our services cover a broad range of activities designed to help enterprises address accounting and tax-related matters. These services include:
- Basic Tax Advisory: Support clients in handling fundamental tax matters such as tax registration, electronic invoicing, working with suppliers on tax documentation, and advisory on compliance with tax regulations, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), import and export taxes, as well as customs and transfer pricing matters.
- Advanced Tax Advisory: Help clients manage tax risks and capture available tax benefits in complex transactions such as M&A, corporate restructuring, bond and share issuances, tax refund applications, tax planning and the development of appropriate tax strategies.
- Tax Audit Support: Provide support in responding to and resolving requests and enquiries from the tax authorities during tax audits. We advise on appropriate response approaches and assist in drafting explanation letters to protect clients’ legitimate interests.
The deliverables of this service may include financial statements, tax returns, tax risk assessment reports, tax explanation letters, tax cost optimisation strategies, detailed guidance on accounting and tax processes, and other tailored solutions.
Service Usage Context
- Newly Established Enterprises: Require advisory on tax registration, electronic invoicing and initial tax obligations to ensure compliance and minimise risks from the commencement of operations.
- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): Require support in resolving tax issues, keeping up to date with regulatory changes and managing tax risks to ensure compliance and legally optimise tax costs.
- Large Enterprises and Multinational Groups: May engage in complex transactions, restructuring or cross-border activities and therefore require specialised advisory to develop appropriate tax strategies and minimise risks.
- Enterprises with Specific Needs: Preparing for tax audits, tax refunds, M&A transactions or securities issuances and requiring advisory to address arising tax matters and protect their legitimate interests.
Service delivery process and timeline
Service process
- Hold detailed discussions with the client to understand its tax-related issues, requirements and current circumstances.
- Identify the areas requiring advisory support, such as basic tax matters, advanced tax advisory and tax audit support.
- Review current legal regulations, official guidance, precedents and relevant technical materials to establish an appropriate basis for the advisory work.
- Analyse the client’s specific requirements and issues to develop accurate and appropriate solutions.
- Advise the client on tax matters, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT), Personal Income Tax (PIT) and other applicable taxes.
- Provide solutions for both basic and complex tax matters.
- Recommend tax optimisation solutions to minimise risks and enable the client to make effective use of available tax incentives.
- Support the client in implementing the recommended solutions.
- Where necessary, assist the client in drafting official letters to the tax authorities to seek clarification on specific tax matters.
- Monitor the implementation of the recommended solutions and help ensure that the client follows the relevant tax procedures and legal requirements.
- Provide updates on changes in tax regulations and other legal developments that may affect the client’s operations.
- Advise on tax audit procedures and requirements, and assist the client in preparing the necessary documents and information for the tax audit process.
- Support the client throughout the tax audit, including drafting explanation letters and helping protect the client’s legitimate interests in tax-related matters.
- Provide reports on the work performed, together with improvement measures and recommendations to help the client optimise its tax management framework.
- Recommend next steps to help the client maintain compliance and optimise tax and accounting costs in the future.
Timeline for Service Delivery
The timeline for delivering the tax advisory services depends heavily on the scope of work, client feedback and cooperation (including the involvement of client-related parties such as tax authorities, suppliers, customers, lenders, investors, or other specialized consulting partners).
In practice, we typically carry out and complete this service within 1 to 2 months for most cases. For urgent cases with tight deadlines, we apply special measures such as mobilizing additional resources, flexibly adjusting processes and handling procedures accordingly, and requiring active cooperation from the client and related parties.
Quotation process and service fees
To prepare and send you a tailored quotation, we kindly request that you provide relevant information via our form and/or through an in-depth discussion. Based on the information collected, we will analyze your needs and specific requirements in order to:
- Assess the feasibility of service delivery: Determine whether we can provide the requested service appropriately and at a guaranteed quality level.
- Advise on optimal solutions: Recommend alternative solutions (if any) to help optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness for your organization.
If we are able to support you, we will propose a reasonable fee based on:
- An estimated workload of the engagement;
- The level of professional expertise required from our team.
Estimated response time: The quotation process will be completed within 12 to 24 hours upon receiving your request.
Frequently asked questions
1. Are enterprise information and data kept confidential when using tax services?
We are committed to maintaining the absolute confidentiality of all client information under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and apply advanced data security measures to ensure information is protected.
2. Can enterprises receive tax advice on an ad hoc basis, or is a long-term contract required?
We provide both ad hoc tax advisory services and long-term service arrangements, depending on the enterprise’s needs. Under a long-term engagement, enterprises can receive timely support and continuous updates on changes in tax policies and regulations.
3. Do small enterprises need to engage tax services?
Yes. Regardless of size, accounting or tax errors may still result in penalties or create difficulties when the enterprise expands its operations. Using professional tax services helps enterprises ensure regulatory compliance, minimise errors and legal risks, reduce personnel costs, and focus resources on core business activities.
4. Can an enterprise change its outsourced tax service provider?
Yes. Enterprises may change their outsourced tax service provider if the current service no longer meets their requirements. We support data migration, document handover and onboarding to help ensure a smooth transition.
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Crowe Vietnam is committed to delivering high quality solutions and services at reasonable costs, ensuring an exceptional client experience. We consistently strive for differentiation and continuously enhance the professional capabilities of our team to best meet the evolving needs of our clients.
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Why choose us for this service?
Choosing the right service partner is a key factor in ensuring both effectiveness and peace of mind. Here’s why Crowe Vietnam is the trusted choice for you.
International Brand
Crowe Vietnam is a full member of Crowe Global, a top 10 global network of audit, accounting, tax and advisory firms operating in 150 countries. Our international brand enables us to deliver high-quality tax services, helping clients ensure compliance and manage tax risks effectively.
Assured Expertise
With a team of experienced professionals holding internationally and locally recognised qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CTA, ICAEW and CA ANZ, Crowe Vietnam is committed to delivering high-quality tax services that help clients optimise efficiency and ensure compliance.
Professional Services
Our clients regularly receive useful newsletters and publications, join professional seminars with experienced specialists, receive dedicated technical support, and gain access to a range of modern and practical support tools developed and continuously enhanced by Crowe Vietnam.
Strict Confidentiality
Crowe Vietnam places the highest priority on confidentiality and compliance, applying rigorous control measures to protect client information and prevent data security risks, thereby ensuring maximum transparency and security throughout the provision of tax services.
Global Support
Through our extensive connection with the Crowe Global network, we are always ready to help tax service clients access international professionals and seconded personnel, providing comprehensive support to address complex issues in today’s global business environment.
Reasonable Fees
Crowe Vietnam is committed to delivering high-quality tax solutions at reasonable fees, helping clients optimise costs. We continuously strive to improve and enhance operational efficiency, enabling clients to achieve maximum value within an appropriate budget.
Senior Personnel
Nam Nguyen
Chairman & Managing PartnerFCPA, CTA, FCCA
Lam Vu
General Director & Audit DirectorCPA VN, CPA AU, CTA, MA
Linh Nguyen
Partner, Tax & AdvisoryCPA VN, CPA Aust., CTA
Phat Tran
Partner, Audit & AssuranceFCCA, CIA, CPA VN, CTA