A foreign investor plans to contribute VND 3 billion in charter capital to establish a company in Vietnam. With this capital contribution, does the investor fall under the category eligible for a work permit exemption under the latest regulations? In addition, for convenience in managing the enterprise and staying long-term in Vietnam, should the investor […]

Question: Our enterprise is a foreign-invested enterprise. I would like to ask how sectors, industries, and market access conditions for foreign investors are regulated.  Answer: Pursuant to Article 9 of the 2020 Investment Law, the regulations on sectors, industries, and market access conditions for foreign investors are as follows: 1. Foreign investors are generally subject […]

To: Law Firm We are a foreign trader headquartered in Singapore, having operated for over 10 years in the logistics sector. We are currently seeking to expand our business operations and intend to establish a branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to facilitate transactions and contract execution with our clients. We would like to […]

Question: I recently heard that Decree No. 239/2025/ND-CP introduces a new regulation requiring investors to submit electronic dossiers when carrying out investment procedures. What does this regulation specifically provide? Answer: From September 3, 2025, Decree No. 239/2025/ND-CP officially takes effect, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 31/2021/ND-CP guiding the implementation of the Law […]

Question: Our company is a foreign-invested enterprise and currently needs to apply for a license to import wine for distribution of this product in Northern Vietnam. May we ask whether current laws permit us to carry out this activity?   Answer: Pursuant to Article 30 of Decree No. 105/2017/ND-CP as amended by Clause 22, Article […]