SOMENEW PROVISIONS OF THE INVESTMENT LAW 2025

Question: I am a foreign investor planning to establish a company in Vietnam to implement a project in late 2026. I understand that Vietnam has just promulgated the 2025 Investment Law. I would like to ask what new points there are, compared with the Investment Law 2020, regarding the establishment of an economic organization before […]

PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENCY AND WORK PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS

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 […]

Consultation on Sectors, Industries, and Market Access Conditions for Foreign Investors

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 […]

FOREIGN TRADER ESTABLISHING A BRANCH IN VIETNAM

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 […]