Nominee Chief Accountant
Licensed CPA Representation for Your Enterprise
Vietnamese law requires every company to appoint a Chief Accountant holding a valid CPA certificate. Our licensed CPAs serve as your statutory Chief Accountant — authorized to sign your financial reports, interact with banks, and represent your company before tax authorities.
MOF #157/KDKET
CPA Licensed
200+
FDI Clients Served
14+
Years Experience
Why You Need a Nominee Chief Accountant
Under Vietnam's Law on Accounting (2015, Article 53), every enterprise must appoint a Chief Accountant who holds a valid CPA certificate issued by the Ministry of Finance. This person is legally responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial records and reports.
For most FDI enterprises — especially those in the early stages — hiring a full-time, qualified Vietnamese CPA is both expensive and unnecessary. Our Nominee Chief Accountant service provides you with a cost-effective, fully compliant solution.
Your appointed CPA will act as the official statutory Chief Accountant, handling the legal responsibilities while our team manages the day-to-day accounting operations.
checklist What We Handle
- check_circle Legally authorized to sign financial statements and tax reports
- check_circle Registered as Chief Accountant with local tax authority
- check_circle Direct liaison with banks for account signatories
- check_circle Interaction with tax inspectors during audits
- check_circle Quarterly compliance review meetings
- check_circle Advisory on changes to accounting policies and VAS updates
How We Handle Your Registration
Eligibility Review
We review your company structure, current accounting setup, and legal requirements to determine the scope of the appointment.
CPA Assignment
A CPA from our team is assigned based on your industry, language needs, and operational complexity.
Official Registration
We prepare the appointment letter and register the Chief Accountant with your local tax authority.
Bank Authorization
The appointed CPA is registered as an authorized signatory at your company's bank(s).
Ongoing Representation
Your CPA signs financial statements, reviews reports, and represents your company during tax inspections.
What You'll Receive
Legal Appointment
- check CPA-licensed Chief Accountant designation
- check Appointment letter drafting (English & Vietnamese)
- check Registration with local tax authority
- check Bank signatory authorization
Ongoing Services
- check Signature on annual financial statements
- check Quarterly compliance review meetings
- check Representation during tax inspections
- check Advisory on accounting policy changes
Reporting
- check Annual financial statement review and signing
- check Coordination with independent auditor
- check Management letter review
- check Regulatory compliance confirmation
"A Chief Accountant in Vietnam isn't just someone who records transactions — they're the person who legally vouches for your company's financial integrity. When we appoint one of our CPAs to your company, we're putting our license on the line. That's why we take accuracy very seriously."
David Nguyen
Partner & Director
CPA License #3868 — Ministry of Finance, Vietnam · 14+ years in audit, tax, and FDI consulting. Ex-auditor. Specialist in complex corporate structures and manufacturing FDI.
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Full general ledger maintenance under VAS
Learn More arrow_forwardStatutory Audit Support
Year-end preparation and auditor coordination
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Monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings
Learn More arrow_forwardFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under Article 53 of the Law on Accounting (2015), every enterprise in Vietnam must appoint a Chief Accountant who holds a valid accountant practising certificate. Non-compliance can result in administrative fines of up to VND 30-50 million.
Yes, but they must hold a valid Vietnamese CPA certificate and meet specific residency requirements. In practice, most FDI enterprises appoint a local Vietnamese CPA through a nominee service.
A Nominee Chief Accountant fulfills the statutory requirements (signing reports, bank authorization, tax authority interaction) while our accounting team handles the daily operations. This is significantly more cost-effective than hiring a full-time CPA, especially for SMEs.
Typically 2-3 weeks from contract signing to official registration with the tax authority and bank authorization.
Yes. The change requires formal notification to the tax authority and bank. We handle the entire transition to ensure there's no gap in legal coverage.
The Chief Accountant is legally liable for the accuracy of financial records and reports under Vietnamese law. This is precisely why this role requires a licensed CPA — and why you need a firm with proper licensing to provide this service.
Not sure where to begin?
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Our CPA-licensed team will handle the appointment, registration, and ongoing representation — so you stay fully compliant.
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