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Forvis Mazars Legal Vietnam’s ranking milestones

Recognised across five practice areas in the asialaw 2026 Rankings and upgraded to Tier 4 in Infrastructure Projects by IFLR Asia-Pacific 2027, Forvis Mazars Legal in Vietnam continues to strengthen its position in Vietnam’s legal market.

Tax & Legal Updates - Issue October 2026

In this October 2026 Tax Newsletter, Forvis Mazars Vietnam provides an overview of 10 Official Letters issued by the Department of Management and Supervision of Tax, Fee and Charge Policies, the Department of Taxation and local Tax Offices, offering guidance on value-added tax, invoices and tax administration, corporate income tax, personal income tax and other matters, including Qualified Refundable...

Strengthening Vietnam-Europe Cooperation

Minh Nguyen, Partner of Forvis Mazars in Vietnam and Vice Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam, joined EuroCham’s mission to Brussels from 19 to 22 October 2026, contributing to discussions on trade, investment and the future of economic cooperation between Vietnam and Europe.

Beyond the GAAP no. 213 – September 2026

At its September meeting, the IASB completed its redeliberations on the revision of IAS 28 and made further progress on its statement of cash flows and amortised cost measurement projects.

UBO Reporting rquirement in Vietnam

Recent developments from both the Ministry of Finance and local authorities indicate increased attention to the implementation of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) reporting requirements. In particular, while Official Letter 3164/DNTN-GS of Ministry of Finance requests the collection and review of UBO information, some provincial authorities have started setting implementation timelines. For example,...

Circular 118: IFRS for Vietnam IFC Members

On 18 August 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 118/2026/TT-BTC on the eligible entities, scope, and manner of applying International Accounting Standards (*) in Viet Nam. Circular 118 establishes an election for eligible members of the International Financial Center in Viet Nam (the IFC), not a general mandate to apply International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for all Vietnamese...

Workshop: Preparing for Tax Audits in 2026

As tax regulations and enforcement practices continue to evolve, effective preparation for tax audits is essential for businesses to manage compliance risks and respond confidently to tax authority reviews. Jointly organised by Forvis Mazars in Vietnam and SAPP Academy, this seminar will provide practical insights into the tax audit landscape in Vietnam, key risk considerations for businesses, and...

Vietnam Construction Law 2026 Updates

The Government has issued six key decrees implementing the new construction law framework, all effective from 1 July 2026. These decrees form the core implementing framework of Vietnam’s new construction regime and introduce substantial changes affecting the development, procurement, execution and management of construction projects. The six decrees are Decree No. 206/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 207/2026/ND-CP,...

Forvis Mazars in Vietnam launches Japanese Desk

Forvis Mazars in Vietnam is pleased to announce the launch of its Japanese Desk, headed by Yuta Yamaguchi, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Japanese businesses investing in and operating across Vietnam.

AI Adoption in Vietnam

Vietnam has elevated AI within a broader industrial and digital capability agenda through Decision 1131/QD-TTg (11 strategic technology groups and 35 strategic technology products) and enacted its first standalone Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15) on 10 December 2025, effective 1 March 2026, introducing a risk-based classification concept (high/medium/low). This article summarizes...

Beyond the GAAP no. 212 – July-August 2026

The autumn of 2026 begins with a packed IFRS agenda, featuring a number of major IASB initiatives: the withdrawal of the agenda decision on reverse factoring; a draft amendment to IFRS 18 on the presentation of certain tax expenses; the completion of the post-implementation review of IFRS 16; and preparations for the post-implementation review of IFRS 9 on hedge accounting. Aside from their technical...

Monthly Dialogues - Q4, 2026

Monthly dialogue is a monthly basis event series designed as an added value from Forvis Mazars to our clients and partners.

Monthly Dialogues - Q3, 2026

Monthly dialogue is a monthly basis event series designed as an added value from Forvis Mazars to our clients and partners.

Budget season preparation: Mastering cost control

As budget season approaches, many organizations find themselves facing a familiar challenge: despite having budgeting processes and management reporting systems in place, controlling actual spending remains difficult. Join SAPP Academy and Forvis Mazars Vietnam for an exclusive webinar designed to help Finance leaders and professionals strengthen cost management foundations, improve visibility into...

APAC payroll newsletter 2026 Issue.3

Our APAC payroll newsletter helps provide important updates on the latest regulatory changes and best practices that have influenced payroll operations in the APAC region over the past quarter. Our commitment is to keep you well-informed and empowered in navigating the evolving payroll sector.

Partner Christoph Funcke's visit to Vietnam

Last week, Forvis Mazars Legal Vietnam was delighted to welcome German Forvis Mazars Partner Christoph Funcke from Berlin for several days in Hanoi.

New VIAC Arbitration Rules 2026 in Vietnam

Effective from 1 July 2026, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre ("VIAC") has adopted a new set of Arbitration Rules (the "2026 Rules"), replacing the Arbitration Rules in force since 1 March 2017 (the "2017 Rules").

Valuation methodologies for digital assets

This guide sets out how venture capital (VC) firms and crypto funds should approach digital asset valuation as Vietnam moves toward a licensed, onshore digital asset market. It covers the principal categories of digital assets, from cryptocurrencies to stablecoins, the valuation methodologies suited to each, and the Quantity Theory of Money (QTM) as a strategic framework for analyzing tokenomics.