Head to head
The best accounting firms in Vietnam: our comparison
What is the best accounting firm in Vietnam for foreign property buyers?
01KPMG Vietnam
4.3 / 5Big Four network with a dedicated Hanoi office
IdéalMultinational or high-value buyers needing global-standard audit and tax compliance
- Network
- KPMG International — one of the Big Four global networks
- Offices
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Core services
- Audit, tax advisory, personal income tax compliance, transfer pricing
- +Big Four global quality standards and methodology
- +Deep experience with foreign-invested clients and expatriate tax filings
- −Premium fee levels versus boutique or mid-tier firms
- −Best suited to higher-value or corporate mandates rather than a single rental filing
02PwC Vietnam
4.3 / 5Big Four network with one of the broadest service lines in the market
IdéalBuyers who also hold a Vietnamese company structure or complex cross-border assets
- Network
- PwC — Big Four global network
- Offices
- Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang
- Core services
- Audit, corporate and personal tax, deals advisory
- +Corporate and personal tax under one roof, useful if you also run a local entity
- +Established expatriate tax and mobility practice
- −Corporate-scale pricing structure
- −Less suited to a simple, single-property rental filing
03Deloitte Vietnam
4.2 / 5Big Four network built on one of Vietnam's earliest licensed audit practices
IdéalBuyers wanting an integrated audit, tax and private-wealth advisory team
- Network
- Deloitte — Big Four global network
- Offices
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Core services
- Audit, tax, private client and family office advisory
- +Private-wealth desk relevant to high-value individual buyers
- +Long local track record
- −Engagement minimums can exceed the needs of a single-property owner
04EY Vietnam
4.2 / 5Big Four network with a dedicated private client and expatriate tax practice
IdéalExpats needing ongoing personal income tax compliance, not just a one-off filing
- Network
- EY — Big Four global network
- Offices
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Core services
- Personal tax, global mobility, audit and advisory
- +Recognised global-mobility and expatriate tax practice
- +English-language advisory built around foreign individuals
- −Premium pricing versus mid-tier or boutique firms
05RSM Vietnam
4.0 / 5Member of the RSM International network, a leading mid-tier alternative to the Big Four
IdéalBuyers wanting Big Four-adjacent standards at mid-tier pricing
- Network
- RSM International — global mid-tier accounting network
- Offices
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Core services
- Audit, tax compliance, outsourced accounting and payroll
- +More accessible fee structure than the Big Four
- +Outsourced bookkeeping useful for landlords filing rental VAT/PIT
- −Smaller Vietnam bench than the Big Four for very large or complex mandates
06Grant Thornton Vietnam
4.0 / 5One of the first internationally-networked audit firms licensed in Vietnam
IdéalBuyers wanting a long Vietnam-specific track record outside the Big Four
- Network
- Grant Thornton International — global mid-tier network
- Offices
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Core services
- Audit, tax, business advisory
- +Long-standing Vietnam presence and local regulatory relationships
- +Mid-tier pricing
- −Narrower private-client/expat-tax marketing than EY or Deloitte
07Mazars Vietnam
3.9 / 5Member of the Mazars global network, with a long-standing Indochina practice
IdéalBuyers who prefer a firm with strong European, French-speaking client relationships
- Network
- Mazars — international network headquartered in Europe
- Offices
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Core services
- Audit, tax, outsourced accounting
- +Strong footing with European and French-speaking clients
- +Mid-tier fee structure
- −Smaller local bench than the Big Four
08BDO Vietnam
3.9 / 5Member of BDO International, one of the largest global accounting networks outside the Big Four
IdéalBuyers wanting global network backing without Big Four fee levels
- Network
- BDO International — global mid-tier network
- Offices
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Core services
- Audit, tax, accounting outsourcing
- +Global network quality assurance at mid-tier pricing
- +Outsourced accounting suits smaller, single-property mandates
- −Less specialised private-client/expat tax marketing than the Big Four leaders
Accounting firms in Vietnam at a glance
| Firm | Best for | Fee tier | Rental & PIT filing support |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPMG Vietnam | Multinational / high-value buyers | Big Four (premium) | Via corporate tax team — suited to complex cases |
| PwC Vietnam | Buyers with a Vietnamese company structure | Big Four (premium) | Yes, through the personal tax practice |
| Deloitte Vietnam | Private wealth / family office needs | Big Four (premium) | Yes, private client desk |
| EY Vietnam | Ongoing expatriate tax compliance | Big Four (premium) | Yes, dedicated global mobility/PIT practice |
| RSM Vietnam | Big Four-adjacent standards, lower fees | Mid-tier | Yes, outsourced accounting & payroll |
| Grant Thornton Vietnam | Long Vietnam track record outside the Big Four | Mid-tier | Yes, business advisory & tax |
| Mazars Vietnam | European / French-speaking clients | Mid-tier | Yes, outsourced accounting |
| BDO Vietnam | Global network at accessible pricing | Mid-tier | Yes, accounting outsourcing |
✓ Who needs an accounting firm — and who might not
- ✓Foreign owners renting out their Hanoi apartment and filing 5%+5% VAT/PIT on rent
- ✓Buyers who purchased through a Vietnamese company structure and need statutory bookkeeping
- ✓Sellers preparing the 2% transfer PIT filing on exit
- ✓Investors holding several units who want quarterly compliance handled for them
- ⚠A one-off buyer with no rental income and no local company — a licensed tax adviser at completion may be enough
- ⚠Buyers seeking legal title due diligence — that is a law firm's role, not an accounting firm's
What foreign buyers actually need an accountant for in Vietnam
Property ownership in Vietnam comes with real, recurring paperwork — and it is this administrative layer, not the conveyancing itself, where an accounting firm earns its fee. Before you can file anything, you need a Tax Identification Number from the tax authority; most of the firms compared here can obtain this on your behalf as part of onboarding.
There are three moments in ownership where a Vietnam-licensed accountant matters most. At acquisition, confirming the fee basis set out in our guide to Vietnam property taxes and fees. During ownership, filing the 5% VAT and 5% personal income tax due on gross rent if you let the unit out — as a worked example, on €1,500 (≈41,000,000 VND) of monthly gross rent, that 10% combined levy comes to roughly €150 (≈4,100,000 VND) a month. And at exit, filing the 2% transfer tax due when you sell as a foreigner — on a hypothetical €500,000 sale, that is about €10,000 (≈275,000,000 VND). Vietnam levies no annual property tax, so ongoing accounting work is almost always tied to a rental filing rather than a standing bill.
Where you sit in the buying journey shapes which tier of firm makes sense. A first-time buyer with no company structure and no rental plan can often manage with a one-off consultation at completion; a landlord filing quarterly, or a buyer who purchased through a Vietnamese entity, benefits from an ongoing engagement with dedicated compliance support.
Other Hanoi accounting firms working with foreign buyers
Mazars Vietnam
★Audit & assurance, conseil financier, outsourcing (comptabilité & reporting, paie/RH, secrétariat corporate, IFRS), fiscalité, juridique, assistance à l'implantation ; international desks ; réseau d'origine française (au VN depuis 1994).
Ho Chi Minh City · EN, VN
EY Vietnam
★Assurance/audit, conseil, Strategy & Transactions (M&A, due diligence), fiscalité et juridique ; Big 4. Bureaux Hanoi (CornerStone Building) et HCMC (Bitexco Financial Tower).
Ho Chi Minh City · EN, VN
KPMG Vietnam
★Audit, fiscalité, juridique et conseil (advisory/consulting) ; réseau Big 4 ; ~2000 professionnels, clientèle multinationale et investisseurs étrangers.
Ho Chi Minh City · EN, VN
Deloitte Vietnam
★Audit & assurance, conseil, gestion des risques, fiscalité et services juridiques ; Big 4 (offre régionale Asie du Sud-Est).
Ho Chi Minh City · EN, VN
Frequently asked questions
Who are the top 5 accounting firms in Vietnam?
For foreign property buyers, the most established are the Big Four — KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and EY — plus RSM Vietnam as the leading mid-tier alternative. All five keep a Hanoi office and serve English-speaking foreign clients; which one suits you depends on whether you need corporate-scale audit or a landlord's rental tax filing.
Do foreign property owners in Vietnam need an accountant?
Not always. An owner with a single unit and no rental income can often rely on a licensed tax adviser at completion. Once you let the property out, you owe VAT and personal income tax on the rent every quarter — most owners then engage an accounting firm to handle the filings.
How much do accounting firms charge in Vietnam?
Fees scale with firm tier and scope. Big Four firms price at a corporate-audit level, reflecting global quality standards; mid-tier firms such as RSM, Grant Thornton, Mazars and BDO typically charge less for the same rental-income or bookkeeping filings. Always get a written scope and fee quote before engaging.
What is Acclime Vietnam, and how does it compare to the firms on this list?
Acclime Vietnam is a corporate services provider — company registration, bookkeeping, payroll and tax filing — rather than a member of a global audit network like the firms compared here. It is popular with foreign investors setting up a local company; for a straightforward rental filing, the firms above offer a comparable service with a longer Vietnam audit track record.
Can an accounting firm help me file Vietnam rental income tax?
Yes — this is one of the most common mandates for foreign owners. The firm registers the lease, calculates the 5% VAT and 5% personal income tax due on gross rent, and files the return with the local tax office, typically on a quarterly cycle.
Do I need an accountant to sell my property in Vietnam?
You are not legally required to use one, but most foreign sellers do. The seller owes 2% personal income tax on the sale price, and an accountant can confirm the correct filing and documentation before you repatriate the proceeds through the banking system.
Sources
- Housing Law 2023 (Law No. 27/2023/QH15) — sets the ownership and fee framework referenced for registration and rental obligations.
- Land Law 2024 (Law No. 31/2024/QH15) — governs land-use rights and the registration fee basis.
- General Department of Taxation — the authority administering personal income tax, VAT and tax identification numbers referenced on this page.
- Decree 95/2024/ND-CP — implementing decree detailing Housing Law 2023 fee provisions (no verified official English URL at time of publication; cited here by reference only).
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