Luncheon Talk on Expansion To Vietnam - The Upcoming Economy in Asia (Part II)

Date: 11 October 2010, Monday 

Venue: Cititel Hotel, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur 

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Introduction

During the first Luncheon Talk, most of the participants have requested for a continuation of this talk. As such, the speaker has agreed to come down and speak on some details about setting up in Vietnam.

Vietnam is the next upcoming economy in the Asia. There are many business opportunities in Vietnam especially since the Vietnamese government has become a WTO member three years ago. Many Malaysian companies from different industries especially in manufacturing, construction, end consumer products and etc… are eyeing on Vietnam market due to its huge population of more than eighty five million.

Following our part one luncheon talk on introduction of Vietnam and expansion to Vietnam, in part two, we will cover an exciting topic of entering and doing business in Vietnam.

“What industry sectors will be entitled to full foreign ownership license?” “It is easy to convert a Representative Office to a full operating office?” “What are the value added tax compliance in Vietnam?” “I heard about red invoices in Vietnam, what it is and the use of it”? “I want to setup a presence in Vietnam, but I do not get involved in the laws and regulations and dealing with the local authorities, what options do I have?” “What are the compliance reporting for the newly setup company in Vietnam?”

We will address most of your concerns in this luncheon talk. Our speaker, an entrepreneur in Vietnam specializing in the Human Resource in Vietnam will share her knowledge and tips on staff management in Vietnam.

Topics Covered

• Summary of Part One Luncheon
• Sectors for full foreign ownership license
• Sectors approved for investment incentives
• Value Added Tax (VAT) compliances
• Newly setup compliance reporting
• Outsourcing options
• About Finex
• Questions and Answers

(Including a short brief on MATRADE grant for Setting up Overseas Offices)

Programme

10:30am       Registration, Refreshments & Networking

11:00am       Introduction by the CEO of the Exporters Club

11:10am       Presentation by Ms Betty Lim

12:40pm       Q & A Session

1:00pm         Lunch

Guest Speaker

Betty Lim, ACA, CA(M), A.T.T.I., BSc(hons)UK

Betty is the founder of Finex Company Vietnam Limited. She is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI). She has over ten years working experience in Asia, Ireland & UK in the field of Audit, Taxation & Management Consulting.

She was the Head of Operation for an outsourcing company in the Ireland (sister company of the auditing firm). She was also the Certified trainer for Sage UK Company plc (listed company in FTSE 100, United Kingdom) on accounting and payroll software. She has extensive experience in systems implementation for accounting, audit, tax and payroll software.

Betty is also a lecturer for accounting and financial modules for ACCA, CPA, CFP and degree courses from renowned universities. She was a former Manager in a domestic consulting company specialized in Enterprise Risk Management, Balanced Scorecard and Internal Audit in Malaysia and a former Financial Director of a domestic consulting company in Malaysia.

When she came to Vietnam, she was the former Chief Financial Officer cum General Manager of a domestic HR & Recruitment company in Vietnam. Betty engages as a public speaker on tax planning and soft skills training in Malaysia. She is an Associate member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants and Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Participation Fees

RM180 for members of the Exporters Club RM280 for non-members (inclusive of lunch and consultation)      

Organiser

 

The Exporters Club Sdn Bhd
Suite 306, 2nd Floor, Block C, Glomac Business Centre
Jalan SS6/1, Kelana Jaya, Selangor

Contact: Shazwani

Tel: 03-7806 5595

Fax: 03-7806 5913

H/P: 016 6903166

Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Register Online Now»