Doing business in Vietnam

Our skilled and experienced banking lawyers and consultants with professional ability to access banking and finance policies and practice in Vietnam are equipped with powerful research methodologies and innovative thinking to provide fruitful business results.

Question: I would like some advice about incorporating a business related to English language teaching. Although the business is largely online, it will also be operating in Vietnam, which is where both directors (UK and USA) currently live. I need your help in knowing where to incorporate e.g. in...

It takes around two weeks to form a new company of your own proposed name by first conducting a name search or taking 3-4 days if you choose one of the shelf companies from the HK shelf list.

Question: Please advise whether it is possible to allow greater flexibility in the business activities of the company in Vietnam (NewCo) to include businesses such as interiors and special projects, construction project management and sourcing services. Please let us know your estimated fee quotation for the company formation. Upon receipt of your reply, we shall...

This is reference to your requirement, from which, we understand that currently you (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is looking for a professional law firm to support setting up a 100% foreign invested company in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “FIC”) . Therefore, we are grateful to set our...

Under Vietnam Law, foreign enterprise can setup a branch office for conducting business activities in Vietnam. However, in practice, possibility for setting up a branch office of a foreign trading company in Vietnam is very low. Generally, upon submission of application dossier for setting up branch office in Vietnam, the competent...

SBLaw advises clients in the areas of life and non-life insurance related to legal compliance, employment law, corporate governance and internal policies of insurance enterprises. Our lawyers conduct research, review and develop Operating Guidance and policies and provide legal opinion on compensation liability for insurance claims of customers and policyholders...

If you (foreign investor) are now considering possibility of forming a wholly foreign invested company in Vietnam. Upon forming, the company shall carryout the trading right over the massage machine and functional foods in Vietnam[...]

Question: I would like to set up warehouse services company in Hanoi I would like to know the process ie what type of license and cost of the licenses. Answer: In Vietnam, regarding to logistic services, you can setup 100% foreign owned company for providing (i) Warehouse services; (ii) Transportation Agency Service....

Question:  We are essentially looking to enter Vietnam to offer retail banking services. We haven't yet decided on the entry mode and are open to all possible options ranging from 100% foreign owned bank, joint-venture bank or a foreign bank branch. We are not really sure on pros and...