AGS Group

What AGS Group does

AGS Group (legal name: A.I Global Sun Partners Joint Stock Company) is a Vietnam-headquartered, Japanese-managed professional services firm that delivers one-stop consulting to Japanese companies entering or operating in Vietnam. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, the firm operates dual entities: AGS JOINT STOCK COMPANY (Vietnam) and ABC Co., Ltd. (Japan), with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, alongside Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.

The service portfolio spans the full lifecycle of cross-border expansion: pre-entry market research and business matching, company and representative office establishment, ongoing accounting, tax, audit, legal, HR and immigration compliance, M&A advisory, sales representation, and administrative outsourcing. Delivery is anchored by a team of 245 (as of August 2019), including 20+ permanently stationed Japanese experts, supported by Japanese-language content marketing, seminars with JETRO and regional Japanese prefectural bodies, and referral partnerships with Japanese regional banks such as Ehime Bank.

Revenue is generated via quote-based professional services engagements (pricing is not publicly disclosed). Customer concentration is exclusively on Japanese companies operating in or entering Vietnam. The firm's go-to-market combines direct sales from physical offices, partner referrals (JETRO, regional banks, prefectural trade bodies), and inbound content marketing via a Japanese-language website featuring regulatory updates, news, and CEO-authored blogs.

Name

AGS Group

Legal name

A.I Global Sun Partners Joint Stock Company

Website

https://ags-vn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AGS Group is a Vietnam-headquartered, Japanese-managed consulting firm providing one-stop market-entry and operational support services—including company formation, accounting, tax, audit, legal, HR, M&A, and sales outsourcing—to Japanese companies entering or operating in Vietnam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Consulting Services

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Advisory (BPAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Vietnam market entry consulting
• Company establishment services
• Accounting and tax services
• Legal and HR advisory
• M&A advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Comprehensive consulting services for Japanese companies entering Vietnam market, including market research, business matching, company establishment, accounting, tax, audit, legal, HR, M&A, sales representation, and administrative support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AGS Group is a one-stop Vietnam-Japan consulting firm that supports Japanese companies entering and operating in Vietnam. Its services span pre-market research and business matching, establishment of resident (liaison) offices and local subsidiaries, and post-establishment support including accounting, tax, audit, legal, labor/HR, immigration and visas, M&A advisory, sales/marketing support, and administrative outsourcing. Service delivery is led by 20+ Japanese experts permanently stationed in Vietnam.

Product overview

AGS Group is a comprehensive consulting firm specializing in supporting Japanese companies with Vietnam market entry and operations. The company operates as a one-stop service provider offering a portfolio of interconnected consulting services organized around the lifecycle of foreign business expansion: pre-entry market research and business matching, company establishment (resident offices and local corporations), ongoing operational support (accounting, tax, audit, legal, HR, immigration), and strategic growth services (M&A advisory, sales support, administrative outsourcing). The service offering functions as an integrated consulting platform rather than discrete software products, with all services delivered by a team of over 245 staff including 20+ resident Japanese experts across offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, and Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vietnam Market Entry Consulting and Business Matching Pre-entry consulting and partner-finding service for Japanese companies planning to enter the Vietnamese market, covering market research, business matching, partner identification, and pre-establishment advisory. For Japanese corporations evaluating or initiating expansion into Vietnam.
• Company Establishment Services (Resident Office and Local Subsidiary) End-to-end support for establishing a resident (liaison) office or a local corporation in Vietnam, including licensing, license modifications, and office setup. For Japanese companies creating a legal entity in Vietnam.
• Accounting, Tax and Audit Services Comprehensive accounting, tax filing, and statutory audit services for companies operating in Vietnam, delivered in line with Vietnamese accounting standards and tax regulations. For Japanese subsidiaries and representative offices in Vietnam.
• Legal and HR Services Legal compliance support and human resources management services for Japanese companies in Vietnam, including labor law consultation, employment documentation, and HR administration. For Japanese subsidiaries and representative offices in Vietnam.
• Immigration and Visa Services Support for work permits, visas, temporary residence certificates, and other immigration procedures for foreign workers assigned to Vietnam. For Japanese assignees posted to Vietnam and their employers.
• M&A Advisory Services Mergers and acquisitions consulting and investment advisory services for cross-border transactions involving Vietnamese companies. For Japanese corporates pursuing inbound or outbound M&A and investment activity in Vietnam.
• Sales and Marketing Support Business matching services and sales channel development support to help Japanese companies find local partners and customers in Vietnam, including sales representation. For Japanese companies commercializing products or services in Vietnam.
• Administrative Outsourcing Services Comprehensive outsourced administrative support including office administration and back-office operations management for Japanese subsidiaries and representative offices in Vietnam. For Japanese companies that need local administrative execution without building internal headcount.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• 株式会社愛媛銀行 (Ehime Bank)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2017Business partnership for supporting Ehime Bank customers with Vietnam market entry. This is the first business partnership in the Shikoku region. Services include Vietnam market consulting, business matching support, and provision of local business information on accounting, tax, labor and legal matters.
• ABC株式会社coreOthers · 7 April 2017ABC株式会社 is the Japan entity of AGS Group, operating from Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka offices. It provides the network link for AGS Group's Vietnam consulting services to Japanese clients.
• 独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構 (JETRO)moderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Selected as partner for JETRO's 'New Export Nations Consortium' hands-on support program. Company representative Ishikawa serves as partner. The program provides hands-on support to Japanese companies for overseas expansion, including Vietnam market entry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eustyle Laboratory M&A Global: Cross-border M&A advisory focused on mid-sized deals between Japanese and Vietnamese companies. Overlaps directly with AGS's M&A advisory service line for Japanese clients pursuing Vietnamese targets.
• Tada International Labor and Social Security Attorney (多田国際社会保険労務士法人): Japan-based labor and HR consultancy specializing in supporting Japanese companies with overseas expansion. Directly comparable to AGS's legal and HR service line for Japanese clients establishing operations abroad.
• Global Corporate Consulting (GCC): Japan-based accounting, tax, and management consulting firm serving Japanese companies with overseas operations. Directly comparable to AGS in client profile (Japanese corporates with cross-border needs) and in offering accounting, tax, and advisory services.
• JOB LINKS: Vietnam-based HR outsourcing and EOR provider with Japanese parentage, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Competes with AGS on HR, staffing, and administrative support for Japanese companies operating in Vietnam.
• B-Company: Japan-based consulting firm specializing in Vietnam market research and entry strategy. Targets Japanese companies exploring Vietnam expansion, directly competing with AGS's market-entry research and business-matching services.
• A.I.N. GROUP: Japan-headquartered cross-border consulting firm providing accounting, legal, and market-entry support to Japanese companies in Thailand, Myanmar, and Mongolia. Operates the same Japan-Asia corridor model as AGS and is directly cross-linked on AGS's website.

Broad incumbents

• EY Vietnam: Global Big4 firm serving Japanese clients in Vietnam through its Japan Business Services practice. Overlaps with AGS on accounting, tax, and cross-border advisory, particularly for Japanese multinationals.
• Deloitte Vietnam: Global Big4 firm with a Japan desk serving Japanese corporates in Vietnam across tax, audit, consulting, and M&A. Represents the upper end of the competitive set that AGS competes against for mid-to-large Japanese clients.
• PwC Vietnam: Global Big4 firm with Japan-desk coverage in Vietnam spanning audit, tax, legal, and deals advisory. Directly competes with AGS on tax, advisory, and M&A work for Japanese clients in Vietnam.
• KPMG Vietnam: Global Big4 firm with a Japan-business practice in Vietnam covering audit, tax, and advisory services for Japanese corporates. Competes with AGS on larger Japanese clients and on audit/tax work that AGS also performs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AGSACC.ADI.Vietnam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ags_6

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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