Doing business in Vietnam

Question: We are a HongKong incorporated company with 51 years in business. We would like to establish a Rep Office in Vietnam and at the same time we would like to know the pro's and con's between Rep Office and 100% fully owned company in Vietnam.

Under Vietnam Law, foreign company can also establish the Branch Office to carry out business activities in Vietnam. However, this form is not very popular in practice except for branch office of foreign law firms, foreign bank and insurance company. With respect to the foreign trade companies and foreign tourist companies,...

Generally, all foreign investors with established presences in Vietnam will need to open a bank account in order to conduct their business in Vietnam.

To implement the plan of business expansion in Vietnam, foreign invested company (FIC) has to amend of its Investment Certificate in Vietnam authority[...]

This is with regards to our discussion from which you requested us to advise for Vietnam local company (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) to transfer 100% equity to an foreign Investor (hereinafter referred to as “the Assignee”).  Thus, we are pleased to present herewith our Legal Service Proposal for...

In case that foreign investors want to bring the investment capital or benefit of the investment out of Vietnam, it is highly recommended that the cash flow should be sent from abroad to a Vietnam Company’s account.

Client: Dear SB Law, We are a foreign-owned automobile manufacturing company, which established in 1993 in Vietnam. Now, we would like to (i) re-register our company to operate in line with new Laws on enterprises and investment of Vietnam; (ii) expend the current business scope; (iii) extend the term of its...

Question: I wonder if you could give me some information (or pass me on to someone that can) about running an online live casino from Vietnam.     I understand that Vietnamese citizens cannot gamble by law but this website will not be accessible by people in Vietnam and will not be...

SBLaw has extensive experience in advising clients in the areas of government relations as well as establishing, maintaining and developing relationships with government agencies to ensure that the rights and legitimate interests of the investors and customers conducting business in Vietnam. Consulting services of government relations include: Developing and coordinating strategic...