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Supported by a team of experts, Alitium assists foreign investors in Vietnam with Market Entry, Structuring, Transactions, Accounting, Tax and HR/Payroll support.

🍜 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐅&𝐁 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬Vietnam’s food and be...
24/08/2026

🍜 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐅&𝐁 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

Vietnam’s food and beverage market continues to attract international brands, franchise operators and investors looking to establish a presence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

🔎 The market is projected to reach approximately VND760 trillion (USD29.23 billion) in revenue in 2026, across more than 333,600 F&B outlets.

But entering Vietnam’s F&B market involves more than finding the right location and opening the doors.

🛡️ For foreign investors, investment structure, licensing, premises, fit-out, food safety, employment and tax requirements all need to work together. Getting the sequence wrong can mean delays before a restaurant even reaches its opening date.

Our 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐅&𝐁 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 draws on Alitium’s experience advising foreign F&B investors in Vietnam and provides a practical overview of the key considerations at every stage of market entry, from site selection through to opening day and beyond.

💡 Inside the guide:
• Market entry and site selection
• Licensing and regulatory requirements
• Investment structures and franchising
• Employment and foreign staff
• Tax and key 2026 CIT changes
• Digital delivery platforms
• F&B market case studies
• A practical 90-day market entry roadmap

📥 Download the Vietnam F&B Guide 2026 to understand the key legal, regulatory, tax and operational considerations before entering the market:
https://www.alitium.com/vietnam-f-b-guide-2026/

At Alitium, we support international businesses, F&B groups and franchise operators entering and expanding in Vietnam, from investment structuring and licensing through to food safety compliance, employment and ongoing tax obligations.

If Vietnam is part of your Southeast Asia expansion plans, our team can help you assess the market entry structure and regulatory requirements from the outset.

📨 [email protected]
🛜 www.alitium.com
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460
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22/08/2026

🔴 The biggest mistake investors make in M&A in Vietnam

Many investors assume that if the financial due diligence is complete and the numbers look strong, they've found the right business.

In practice, financial due diligence only tells you about past performance, it rarely tells you how the business will perform post-acquisition.

🎦 Join Matthew Lourey, Chairman of Alitium, as he shares insights from 20+ years of advising foreign investors in Vietnam on why commercial due diligence reveals the risks financial reports miss.

Three critical operational blind spots often decide whether a deal succeeds:

🔸 Founder dependency: Can the business continue to operate successfully without the owner?
🔸 Management capability: Does the team have the systems to run independently?
🔸 Commercial relationships: Are key customer and supplier relationships supported by formal agreements, or are they dependent on personal trust?

Before you sign your next deal in Vietnam, it's worth asking whether the business can continue to perform after the transition.

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If you're considering acquiring or investing in a business in Vietnam, contact the Alitium team:
📨 [email protected]
🛜 www.alitium.com/vietnam
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

Follow Alitium for practical insights on M&A, foreign investment and doing business in Vietnam.

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🔵 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Effective 1 July 2026, Circular 89/2026/TT-BTC introduced a new V...
21/08/2026

🔵 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Effective 1 July 2026, Circular 89/2026/TT-BTC introduced a new VAT return and simplified how businesses handle certain input VAT adjustments.

🧮 Previously, businesses generally had to:
- File a supplementary VAT return for the original tax period; and
- Reflect the adjustment in the current VAT return.

Under the new rules, Items 37 and 38 have been expanded, allowing certain input VAT adjustments to be made directly in the current VAT return without filing a supplementary return.

This can apply to situations including:
🔸 Certain deferred or instalment purchases
🔸 Subsequently obtaining non-cash payment evidence
🔸 Qualifying input VAT errors or omissions
🔸 Adjusted or replacement invoices

The new approach simplifies compliance and reduces administrative work. However, businesses should continue to maintain proper payment documentation, invoice controls and VAT reconciliations.

💡Read our latest article for the key changes and practical implications:
https://lnkd.in/g-rEFtNX

At Alitium, we advise foreign investors and multinational businesses on navigating Vietnam's evolving tax and regulatory landscape, including VAT compliance, tax reporting and ongoing business compliance.

If you would like to discuss how Vietnam's updated VAT requirements may affect your business, contact our team:
📨 [email protected]
🌐 www.alitium.com/vietnam
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

👉 Follow Alitium for practical insights on tax, legal, accounting and regulatory developments affecting businesses operating in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

20/08/2026

🇻🇳 🏭 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸?

Vietnam's manufacturing sector continues to perform strongly. But beneath the headline numbers, there are vulnerabilities that could shape the country's competitiveness over the next decade.

🎥 In Episode 2 of Bizline by Vietnam Today, Mr. Matthew Lourey, Chairman of Alitium, shared three areas he believes will be critical to Vietnam’s manufacturing competitiveness:
🔹 Deeper local supply chains
🔹 Greater automation and productivity
🔹 Stronger alignment with global demand

As Matthew explains, Vietnam cannot rely indefinitely on its traditional advantage of abundant labour:

“The vulnerabilities of relying upon this abundance of labour that Vietnam grew up with is going to be dangerous. We’re going to move towards more automation, and we must make sure that we’re moving towards sectors that the world wants and that Vietnam is developing a propensity to excel at.”

"The bigger question is whether Vietnam can build enough depth and capability to keep manufacturers here as competition from other markets increases. That means developing stronger local supply chains, investing in automation and productivity, and moving into higher-value sectors where global demand is growing."

💱 For Vietnam, the next stage of manufacturing growth is not simply about attracting more factories. It is about building an ecosystem that makes those investments want to stay.

🎥 Watch Episode 2 to hear Matthew’s take

🙏 Alitium thanks Mr. Trung Tran and Vietnam Today for the opportunity to contribute to this discussion

🏭 📘 Explore further: 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Alitium's Vietnam Manufacturing Guide 2026 provides a practical overview of the key considerations for foreign investors entering Vietnam's manufacturing sector.

👉 Download the full guide here: https://www.alitium.com/vietnam-manufacturing-guide-2026/

⏩ At Alitium, we support manufacturers and investors navigate market entry, corporate structuring, licensing, regulatory compliance and cross-border expansion across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
📨 [email protected]
🛜 www.alitium.com
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

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💡 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝--Businesses in Vietnam may be...
19/08/2026

💡 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔:
𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝
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Businesses in Vietnam may be required to contribute to the Provincial Natural Disaster Prevention and Control Fund each year.

While the amount may be relatively small, it remains a mandatory statutory contribution for eligible businesses, with certain employee contributions also required.

For employers, there are two key obligations:

🔹 Company contribution: generally 0.02% of total assets as at 31 December of the preceding year, subject to a minimum of VND 500,000 and a maximum of VND 100 million/year.
🔹 Employee contribution: employers are generally responsible for collecting and remitting employee contributions, calculated based on the applicable regional minimum wage and working days.

For 2026, employers should also note the payment deadlines: at least 50% of the company contribution by 31 July, with the balance by 30 November, while employee contributions are generally due by 31 July.

Failure to comply may result in administrative penalties and payment of the outstanding contribution.

📘 Read our latest article for the key compliance requirements and practical considerations:
https://www.alitium.com/vietnams-provincial-natural-disaster-prevention-and-control-fund-in-2026/

At Alitium, we advise foreign investors and multinational businesses on navigating Vietnam’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape, including payroll, employment, tax and ongoing statutory compliance.

If you would like to discuss how Vietnam’s payroll and compliance requirements may affect your business, speak with our team:
📨 [email protected]
🌐 www.alitium.com/vietnam
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

👉 Follow Alitium for practical insights on tax, legal, accounting and regulatory developments affecting businesses operating in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

🌏 𝐀𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 --In cross-border M&A and group r...
18/08/2026

🌏 𝐀𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰
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In cross-border M&A and group restructurings, Vietnamese businesses are often held through companies incorporated in Singapore, Hong Kong or other jurisdictions.

When those offshore holding companies are sold, the transaction may appear to have little connection with hashtag .
🔸 The buyer and seller may both be overseas.
🔸 The agreement may be signed outside Vietnam.
🔸 The purchase price may be paid offshore.
🔸 The Vietnamese business may even continue to have the same immediate shareholder.

⁉️ 𝗬𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲.

In 2026, this issue is becoming increasingly important for both buyers and sellers.

🔹 For sellers, an unexpected Vietnam tax liability can reduce the net proceeds from an exit.
🔹 For buyers, failing to identify the exposure early can create additional compliance responsibilities for the Vietnamese business, including potential tax and penalties.

Under Vietnam’s current rules, foreign corporate sellers involved in certain direct or indirect capital transfers may be subject to 2% corporate income tax on gross sale proceeds attributable to Vietnam. This means a tax liability can arise even where the seller does not make an overall economic gain.

The position can become more complex where transactions involve:
🔹 Internal group restructurings
🔹 Tax treaty considerations
🔹 Offshore holding structures
🔹 Questions around who must file and pay the tax
🔹 Transaction documents and contractual protections

💡 Our 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 provides a practical overview of the key issues for buyers, sellers and Vietnamese businesses involved in offshore transactions.

🔍 Read the full guide:
https://www.alitium.com/offshore-deals-can-still-create-vietnamese-tax-liabilities/

Understanding the Vietnam tax position early can help buyers and sellers identify potential exposure and address relevant issues as part of the transaction process.

At Alitium, we advise international investors, buyers and sellers on Vietnamese tax and transaction considerations in cross-border M&A, restructurings and offshore transactions involving Vietnamese businesses and assets.

Contact us:
📨 [email protected]
🌐 www.alitium.com
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

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🇻🇳 🕊️ 🇦🇺 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ---Australia–Vietnam economic ties are m...
17/08/2026

🇻🇳 🕊️ 🇦🇺 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
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Australia–Vietnam economic ties are moving in both directions.

🧲 As trade and investment between the two countries continue to grow, the opportunities are no longer just about Australian businesses entering Vietnam. Vietnamese companies are increasingly looking to Australia for investment, partnerships, expertise and new markets.

On 25 August 2026, Alitium Chairman Mr. Matthew Lourey will join the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) Vietnam Forum 2026 as a speaker in the Fireside Chat: “Navigating Two-Way Opportunities.”

🔸 Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with Australian businesses, investors and trade organisations in Vietnam, Matthew will share his perspective on the opportunities and practical considerations shaping this increasingly two-way relationship.

The AVPI Vietnam Forum is AVPI’s annual event in Vietnam, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, researchers and non-profits to explore the key policy challenges and opportunities shaping the Australia–Vietnam relationship.

The event is hosted by Australia Vietnam Policy Institute, supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and held in partnership with Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (AusCham) and Australian Alumni Business Network

💡This year’s Forum will focus on how Australia–Vietnam trade and investment can support Vietnam’s rapid growth agenda, including how businesses can leverage Australian expertise, partnerships, capital and opportunities to contribute to Vietnam’s target of 10% GDP growth.

Event information:
Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Location: Hilton Saigon, Sai Gon, HCMC
🧷 Register: https://avpi.org.au/events/australia-vietnam-policy-institute-vietnam-forum-2026/

We look forward to joining the conversation and connecting with businesses and investors working across Australia and Vietnam.

At Alitium, we support Australian companies and investors entering and operating in Vietnam, from market entry and corporate structuring to licensing, tax, regulatory compliance and ongoing corporate requirements.

Contact us:
📨 [email protected]
🌐 www.alitium.com
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

15/08/2026

🇻🇳 🕊️ 🇦🇺 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺–𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 🎀

Following Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm’s recent visit to Australia, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade, investment and supply chain linkages, with a target of raising bilateral trade to US$20 billion.

The numbers are already moving in the right direction.

🔁 Two-way trade reached US$8.2 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 22%, while Vietnam’s exports to Australia increased by more than 25%.

🤖 The partnership is also expanding into AI, semiconductors, digital technology, green technology, and other emerging sectors, while strengthening integration into regional and global supply chains.



🇻🇳 🇦🇺 The relationship is increasingly moving in both directions, with Australian companies expanding in Vietnam and Vietnamese businesses investing and building their presence in Australia.

🎥 Speaking with Vietnam Today, Mr. Matthew Lourey, Chairman of Alitium and former President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (AusCham), shared his perspective on the growing two-way investment relationship between the two countries.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience supporting Australian businesses, investors and trade organisations in Vietnam, Matthew highlighted how Australian companies are expanding in Vietnam, while Vietnamese businesses are also investing in Australia, with growing activity across sectors including technology, construction, agriculture and resources.



“We’re seeing investment in agriculture, resources and areas that are important to Vietnam, just as we’re seeing investment from Australia into Vietnam in areas that are important to Australia. We’re seeing tech companies going in, we’re seeing construction companies. They’re all taking the expertise they have in Vietnam and trying to expand into the market and take advantage of the opportunities that exist.”

👁️‍🗨️ Watch the full feature below.

🙏 Alitium thanks Mr. Trung Tran and Vietnam Today for the opportunity to contribute to this timely conversation.

At Alitium, we support Australian companies and investors entering and operating in Vietnam, from market entry and corporate structuring to licensing, tax, regulatory compliance and ongoing corporate requirements.

Contact us:

📨 [email protected]

🌐 www.alitium.com

📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

🇸🇬 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 Singapore’s appeal as a business destinati...
14/08/2026

🇸🇬 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

Singapore’s appeal as a business destination goes beyond tax rates or geography. Its strength lies in something far more valuable for international investors: consistency and predictability.

For decades, Singapore has built a business environment underpinned by a rules-based legal system, clear regulatory frameworks and an administration known for delivering on its commitments. For businesses, that means greater certainty when making long-term investment and expansion decisions.

But establishing a business in Singapore involves more than incorporating a company.

✅ Choosing the right structure, understanding tax and employment requirements, setting up banking arrangements and meeting ongoing compliance obligations can all have a significant impact on how smoothly your business operates.

Our 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 provides a practical overview of the key considerations for founders, investors and international businesses planning their Singapore setup.

💡 Inside the guide:
• Company structures and incorporation requirements
• Corporate tax and key tax considerations
• Employment and work pass requirements
• Banking and financial arrangements
• Ongoing corporate compliance
• Key considerations for foreign investors

Whether you are entering Singapore for the first time, expanding across Southeast Asia or establishing a regional headquarters, the guide is designed to help you understand the essentials and make informed decisions from the outset.

📘 Read the guide to understand what it takes to establish and operate a business in Singapore in 2026: https://www.alitium.com/establishing-your-business-in-singapore-2026-a-practical-guide-for-foreign-investors/

At Alitium, we support international businesses entering and expanding across Southeast Asia, helping clients navigate market entry, corporate structuring, incorporation, tax, employment and ongoing compliance across hashtag , hashtag and hashtag .

If you are planning to establish a business in Singapore, considering Singapore as your regional headquarters, or reviewing your existing corporate structure, our Singapore team can help you navigate the requirements and build the right foundation from the outset.

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🛜 www.alitium.com/singapore
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13/08/2026

⚠️ 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞

Many payroll issues don't arise from intentional non-compliance. Instead, they stem from small oversights that can easily go unnoticed until they become costly.

Based on our experience supporting foreign-invested enterprises and SMEs across Vietnam, some of the most common payroll compliance risks include:

✔️ Payroll calculations that haven't been updated following regulatory changes
✔️ Employee benefits being treated as non-taxable without meeting the required conditions or maintaining adequate documentation
✔️ Incorrect personal income tax and social insurance treatment during probation periods

While these issues may seem minor, they can result in tax reassessments, additional social insurance liabilities, administrative penalties and unnecessary employee disputes.

🎦 In our latest video, Ms. Trang Le, Payroll Manager at Alitium, shares some of the payroll compliance issues businesses encounter most often and the practical steps employers can take to reduce these risks.

Whether you're an SME, a growing business or a foreign-invested enterprise operating in Vietnam, reviewing your payroll processes today can help avoid costly issues tomorrow.

🎥 Watch the full video below and Subcribe our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gAhhQdw9

If you have questions about payroll compliance or would like to review your current payroll framework, our team is here to help.

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🌐 www.alitium.com/vietnam
📞 +84 (0)28 3535 6460

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