Tax administration for large enterprises requires different approach

Tax administration for large enterprises requires different approach

Compliance risks for large enterprises go beyond tax registration, filing and payment, with greater challenges arising from tax liability determination, related-party transactions and transfer pricing. Improving tax administration for large taxpayers is an urgent priority that requires a tailored approach.
Ho Chi Minh City's FIEs rise by 41 per cent over five years

Ho Chi Minh City's FIEs rise by 41 per cent over five years

The number of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in Ho Chi Minh City increased by 41 per cent over the past five years, the fastest growth among all business sectors, according to preliminary results of the city's 2026 Economic Census.
Private and foreign-invested enterprises remain Vietnam's largest job creators

Private and foreign-invested enterprises remain Vietnam's largest job creators

Vietnam's private and foreign-invested enterprises continue to account for the vast majority of jobs in the country's corporate sector, according to preliminary results of the 2026 Economic Census.
Local-level project selection aided through study

Local-level project selection aided through study

Provincial-level authorised agencies will more easily carry out the task of reviewing and processing project selection thanks to criteria for approval or evaluating foreign-invested initiatives.
Number of large FIEs in Vietnam almost doubles from 2022

Number of large FIEs in Vietnam almost doubles from 2022

The rate of entry into Vietnam of small FIEs is decreasing, while those with a workforce ranging between 501 and 1,000 almost doubled between 2022 and 2023.
Foreign-invested enterprises' export turnover accounts for 73 per cent

Foreign-invested enterprises' export turnover accounts for 73 per cent

FIEs contributed to nearly three-quarters of Vietnam's exports.
FIEs remain reluctant to take on stock listing

FIEs remain reluctant to take on stock listing

Despite the substantial contribution of foreign direct investment to Vietnam’s overall economy, the presence of foreign-led groups in the stock market remains disproportionately meagre and fails to reflect its true significance, experts point out.
Widescale renovations needed for FIEs to thrive in Dong Nai

Widescale renovations needed for FIEs to thrive in Dong Nai

Unfinished roads for industrial parks, dust pollution from airport construction, and lack of housing for on-site workers are just some of the difficulties facing foreign-invested enterprises in southern province of Dong Nai.
Trade pact sets up stronger M&A interest from Europe

Trade pact sets up stronger M&A interest from Europe

In strong signals of EU interest in Vietnam over the past few months, a batch of leading companies has signed deals to purchase businesses and expand their merger and acquisition footprint.
Danang maintains favourable position as magnet for foreign-invested enterprises

Danang maintains favourable position as magnet for foreign-invested enterprises

As the central city of Danang continues to be an attractive destination for foreign-invested enterprises, the city is expected to see more scrutiny on transfer pricing from local tax authorities and rising demand for related consultation services.
Balancing act required for open wood industry

Balancing act required for open wood industry

Foreign-invested wood and timber enterprises are contributing a significant chunk to the nation’s export turnover. To strengthen cooperation between these and domestic companies, the adoption of new policies seeks agreement among experts and other stakeholders.