Quick Reference Yes, you still need the IRC. The Law on Investment 2025 (No. 143/2025/QH15) lets foreign investors set up a company (get the ERC) before completing IRC procedures. But if your project is in the IRC-required category, you must still get the IRC before you start the project. The new law changed the order. …
Quick Reference Vietnam company formation process has changed from March 1, 2026. Under the 2025 Investment Law, a foreign investor may establish the economic organization first and then carry out the procedure for issuance or adjustment of the Investment Registration Certificate, instead of always needing the IRC before the company exists. At the same time, …
Quick Reference Circular 06/2026/TT-BTC, effective March 1, 2026, amends Circular 13/2015/TT-BTC to modernize customs IP protection in Vietnam Digital IP certificates verifiable through WIPO databases are accepted as official documentation Vietnam Customs gains proactive authority to suspend suspected infringing shipments E-commerce and cross-border shipments are subject to dedicated risk management checks The reform reduces administrative …
As more foreign companies look to start a business in Vietnam, understanding the country’s new legal framework for artificial intelligence is becoming essential. The Law on Artificial Intelligence 2025 (No. 134/2025/QH15), effective March 1, 2026, introduces specific obligations that directly affect how businesses develop, deploy, and use artificial intelligence systems in the Vietnamese market. Quick Reference …
On December 31, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 357/2025/ND-CP, regulating the construction, management, and operation of the information system and database on housing and the real estate market. The Decree establishes a unified legal framework for collecting, managing, and sharing real estate data nationwide and aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the …
This guide explains how to set up representative office in Vietnam in 2026. It covers the full licensing process, required documents, post licensing procedures, realistic timelines, costs, and ongoing compliance obligations. Foreign companies looking for a low risk market entry into Vietnam will find a clear, actionable roadmap from preparation to full operation. Why Vietnam …
ANT Lawyers is seeking an experienced and dedicated Associate Lawyer to join our Ho Chi Minh City office. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters, including investment, corporate, contract, and labour law, while serving both domestic and international clients. If you are looking to grow your legal career in …
Vietnam’s digital economy is moving faster than many investors expected. Online retail is expanding beyond major cities. Cross-border platforms are gaining Vietnamese users. International startups are watching closely. But here is the reality, to start an e-commerce business in Vietnam from 2026 is no longer just a technical launch decision. It is a structural decision. It …
Vietnam’s M&A market continues to mature. Private equity, strategic investors, and regional conglomerates are increasingly active across manufacturing, logistics, technology, and consumer sectors. Yet alongside deal growth, equity transfer disputes are appearing with greater frequency in both court judgments and arbitration proceedings. For investors and general counsels, the pattern is not accidental. Most equity transfer …
Enforcement Risks Introduction Even if your company wins in a court case and a favourable judgement is issued, recovery does not happen automatically. In Vietnam, many practitioners at Vietnam litigation law firms observe that a court victory is only halfway to justice! You hear it right. In Vietnam, enforcement determines whether a legal victory becomes …
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