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Vietnam Businesses Must Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Requirements Despite Being Foreign Companies

Despite being a foreign company, businesses operating in Vietnam and listed on US stock exchanges must comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) regulations regarding financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance. This requires significant resource allocation, including:

  • Financial investments
  • Time
  • Expertise to implement and maintain robust internal control systems

Ensuring Compliance

To ensure compliance, global organisations often integrate SOX standards into their global governance frameworks, establishing consistent policies, procedures, and controls across all subsidiaries. This involves:

  • Allocating resources to conduct regular audits
  • Ensuring the competency of personnel responsible for financial reporting
  • Staying abreast of evolving legal and regulatory requirements related to SOX compliance in the United States and other jurisdictions

Costs and Complexity of Compliance

Compliance with SOX can impose significant costs on global organizations, including:

  • Expenses related to audits
  • Documentation
  • Training
  • Technology investments

Managing SOX compliance across multiple jurisdictions adds complexity to the governance and reporting structures of global organisations, requiring careful coordination and communication among stakeholders.

Benefits of Compliance

However, while compliance with SOX may initially pose challenges, it can also confer a competitive advantage by:

  • Enhancing transparency
  • Credibility
  • Investor trust, thereby facilitating access to capital and opportunities for growth

By integrating SOX standards into their global operations, businesses operating in Vietnam can strengthen their resilience, foster investor confidence, and uphold their commitment to integrity and accountability in the global marketplace.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Experts warn that failing to comply with SOX regulations can result in severe consequences, including:

  • Financial penalties
  • Reputational damage
  • Loss of investor trust

To avoid these risks, Vietnamese businesses must prioritize SOX compliance and develop comprehensive strategies to ensure risk management and capitalize on the benefits of enhanced transparency and governance.