The fastest way into Vietnam is not always a new company. A distributor may test demand with less fixed cost, while a representative office can place employees on the ground for market research and promotion without creating a local revenue business. The structure becomes more demanding when the Vietnam presence must sign contracts, invoice customers, …
A foreign investor can register a company in Vietnam and still choose the wrong market-entry structure. The company may exist, but it may not support the intended revenue model, ownership level, licences, staffing plan or exit route. The better starting point is the investor’s first 12 to 24 months in Vietnam. Management should decide what …
Quick Reference For a long time, the easier direction of capital has been into Vietnam. Moving capital the other way, from a Vietnam company to a project abroad, has been harder. That is now changing. Vietnam is slowly opening the door for its companies to invest overseas, but it is doing so under supervision. For …
When Vietnam issues a new decree on investment, the most common question managers ask is whether foreign-owned companies have to amend IRC or ERC. With Decree 96/2026/ND-CP, the answer for most operating businesses is no. You do not have to rush to amend your Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) or Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) just because …
Quick Reference Vietnam company formation process has changed from March 1, 2026. Under the Investment Law 2025, ERC first in Vietnam allows the foreign investor to establish the company and obtain its Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) before carrying out the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) procedure. Market access conditions still apply at establishment. If the project …
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 …
Some stories need to end with clarity. In today’s rapidly changing business world, Vietnam is a place of remarkable opportunity, but also evolving legal expectations. Many companies have found success here. Others have realized it is time to transition, transform, or take a temporary pause. For those companies, the decision to close a business in …
Introduction: The World Is Changing Fast, So Should Your Strategy When the world becomes unpredictable, the winners are those who adapt first. For foreign businesses facing mounting U.S. tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures, the question is urgent: Where do we go next? Still, one of the option is to set up a subsidiary in …
How Can Corporate Governance Lawyers in Vietnam Help Investors? In the dynamic landscape of global business, Vietnam has emerged as a vibrant hub for foreign investment and economic growth. As multinational corporations and entrepreneurs set their sights on this promising Southeast Asian nation, they encounter a range of opportunities and challenges. One vital aspect of …
In a world increasingly defined by instability, geopolitical tensions, tax wars, protectionist policies, and shifting global supply chains, business still has to go as usual, money flows where opportunities exists, and foreign investors are looking for places that offer stability, opportunity, and legal clarity. Vietnam, with its sustained economic growth, favorable location in Southeast Asia, …
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