Consulting Service

Consulting Services

We provide comprehensive business support to companies considering entry into the Vietnamese market. Putting our clients’ success first, we offer holistic support through the services below.

Service

Our Services

Strategy

On-the-ground research & Vietnam entry strategy consulting

We provide detailed market research by target region and industry (economic conditions, competitive analysis, consumer trends) and propose a management strategy optimized for local market characteristics. We support strategy from entry timing and business-model selection to establishing competitive advantage.

Incorporation

Local entity incorporation support

We support the complex procedures of incorporating a local entity end-to-end — legal and tax preparation, negotiation with local government and preparation of required documents — for a rapid business launch and early operations.

Back office

Back-office support such as bookkeeping

We support back-office tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll and tax filing. Staff fluent in IFRS, Japanese and Vietnamese accounting standards and regulations handle the work so clients can focus on running the business.

Trade

Business matching for trade expansion

We provide business matching with reliable local partners and exhibition support. We assist with building supply chains, establishing distribution routes and contract negotiation, aiming for trade relationships that benefit both sides.

Advancement Support Process

The market-entry support process

Panorama of a developing Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (evening view)

Scope of market research (core process)

  1. 01
    Research planning

    Clarify the research scope — objectives, target industries and areas

  2. 02
    Desk research

    Collect and analyze existing Vietnam market data, macro information, statistics and reports

  3. 03
    Fieldwork

    Surveys / interviews with key local players and the target customer segment

  4. 04
    Analysis & reporting

    Analyze the findings and prepare the report

Scope of entry strategy

  1. 01
    Entry strategy design

    Assess feasibility of entering the Vietnamese market, define competitive advantage, propose the entry method (local entity, partnership, etc.)

  2. 02
    Regulatory & legal support

    Support business-license procedures in Vietnam and advise on local regulations and the tax system

  3. 03
    Partner candidate selection

    Search for suitable partners and set selection criteria, arrange appointments, and support negotiation and contracting

  4. 04
    New-business launch support

    Support early-stage local office setup (site selection, recruitment, etc.)

Setup

Local entity incorporation support

From legal and tax preparation and negotiation with local government to preparing required documents, we support local entity incorporation as a one-stop service.

  1. 01
    Planning & preparation

    Market research and entry strategy, decide investment form and business scope, prepare required documents

  2. 02
    Entity registration

    Obtain the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)

  3. 03
    Account opening

    Open a corporate account at a Vietnamese bank, deposit capital and obtain the certificate

  4. 04
    Start of operations

    Obtain industry-specific licenses, set up the office, recruit staff, etc.

  5. 05
    FOLLOW-UP

    Support for building management and reporting frameworks

General Administrative Support

Back-office support such as bookkeeping

We support back-office tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll and tax filing, making local-entity operations more efficient. Staff fluent in IFRS, Japanese and Vietnamese accounting standards and regulations handle the work, creating an environment where clients can focus on the business. We guarantee the accuracy of financial data and the maintenance of compliance.

Bookkeeping & monthly closing

We handle everything from daily transaction bookkeeping to monthly and annual closing, delivering accurate financial information for management decisions in a timely manner.

Payroll & social insurance

We handle employee payroll and social-insurance and personal-income-tax procedures, supporting proper labor processing in line with Vietnamese labor law.

Tax filing & applications

We handle filings such as corporate income tax and value-added tax (VAT), supporting interactions with the tax authorities and the application procedures.

Accounting-standard compliance

We handle accounting tailored to group reporting, from Vietnamese accounting standards (VAS) to Japanese (J-GAAP) and international (IFRS) standards.

Business Matching

Business matching for trade expansion

To support trade business in the Vietnamese market, we provide business matching with reliable local partners and exhibition support. We assist with building supply chains, establishing distribution routes and contract negotiation, aiming for trade relationships that benefit both sides.

Introducing local partners

Leveraging our industry network, we select trusted local suppliers, distributors and prospective partners and realize the optimal match.

Exhibition & trade-fair support

We support exhibiting at and attending exhibitions and trade fairs within Vietnam, helping create touchpoints with local buyers and suppliers.

Distribution & supply-chain building

We support establishing distribution routes and building supply chains, giving trade operations a smooth start.

Contract-negotiation support

We support negotiating and concluding the contract terms needed for trade, aiming to build a sustainable relationship that benefits both sides.

Why Solara & Co

Why clients choose us

01

Specialist consulting backed by M&A

Drawing on the expertise and track record built through M&A, we provide practical advice that goes beyond mere strategy. Well-versed in risk management and tax optimization, we propose the best solutions to complex challenges.

02

Market insight fluent in both countries’ business cultures

Our founding members, with over ten years of experience in Japan, deeply understand both cultures. Alongside Big4 alumni and a Japanese CPA, an association of SME management consultants takes part as advisors, delivering Japan-standard, trustworthy service.

03

Precise risk management and a solid support structure

Most of our members have lived in Japan for extended periods, with a deep understanding of Japanese corporate culture and business customs as their strength. We deliver flexible, reliable service that respects Japan’s distinctive values and decision-making processes.

Case Study

Case Studies

Diffusing Japan’s latest agricultural technology

Project

A project to introduce Japan’s advanced agricultural technology and drive growing demand for organic rice in Vietnam.

S&C’s support

We supported securing appointments with Vietnamese government bodies and major private companies, and gave a presentation to the Minister of Agriculture. Under the Minister’s guidance, a trial rollout is now underway together with two of Vietnam’s top companies.

A franchise strategy for a Japanese beverage brand

Project

A popular brand with hundreds of stores domestically and a presence in five countries planned to newly enter the Vietnamese market.

S&C’s support

We conducted market research reflecting local consumer tastes and supported the study of franchise-rollout feasibility.

Early-stage support for selling a SaaS product in Vietnam

Project

Aiming to open a sales channel in Vietnam for a SaaS product researched and developed in Japan, we advanced market research, local-partner selection and sales-strategy design.

S&C’s support

To hedge risk and cut costs, we designed an expansion strategy using another Vietnamese IT company as a distributor rather than incorporating a local entity, and supported finding the local distributor and concluding an MOU.

Contact

We welcome your Vietnam market-entry enquiries

From entry strategy to local entity incorporation and operations, we offer free consultations.