Accounting firms

BDO Vietnam
BDO Vietnam is a vetted accounting firms partner in our Hanoi network for foreign property buyers.
- City
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Segment
- Advisory
- Best for
- Both expats & locals
- Languages
- EN · VN
Overview
BDO Vietnam is a member of BDO International, the world’s fifth-largest network of professional audit, tax, and advisory firms. Established in Vietnam in 2012, the firm operates with a strong presence in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. It has built a solid reputation for delivering international-standard services combined with a deep understanding of local regulatory frameworks. The firm positions itself as a premium consulting partner, catering to both corporate entities and private individual clients.
For foreign property buyers and expatriates looking to navigate the Vietnamese real estate market, BDO Vietnam provides essential specialized services. The firm offers comprehensive tax compliance and advisory services, which are crucial for understanding local property taxes, personal income tax liabilities on rental income, and capital gains tax upon resale. Additionally, their business services and outsourcing division assists with accounting, corporate secretarial services, and financial advisory. This ensures that non-resident buyers can manage their property portfolios, structure their investments legally, and maintain full compliance with Vietnamese financial regulations.
Working with BDO Vietnam offers practical advantages for international clients, particularly those from Europe. The firm operates seamlessly in both English and Vietnamese, ensuring clear communication and smooth navigation of complex local administrative processes. Their dual-office structure allows non-residents to easily access professional advisory services whether they are focusing on the Hanoi property market or managing broader financial interests from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Strengths
- +Backed by BDO International, the world's fifth-largest accounting network — audit and tax methodology set to a global standard, not a purely local one
- +Two Vietnam offices, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, so a foreign buyer based in either city can meet the team in person
- +Full service line under one roof — audit, tax compliance, accounting outsourcing and advisory — useful if you also hold a Vietnamese company structure
Watch-outs
- −No dedicated, publicly marketed desk for individual foreign property buyers — engagements route through the general tax compliance or outsourcing teams
- −Does not replace a law firm: BDO Vietnam does not review your Sale & Purchase Agreement, verify the Pink Book, or register title
- −No published, per-engagement fee schedule — you must request a quote, which makes upfront cost comparison harder than with a fixed-fee boutique agent
Listing based on our internal partner vetting. We publish no contact details — introductions are made on request.
