Doing business in Vietnam

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...

Question: I am currently based in Japan in logistics and we are looking at opening a small office in Hanoi with a view to conducting market research, supplier sourcing. Summary of market research, and consulting company. Our role would involve services only, no manufacturing or export at this time....

Question: I have a small problem which I want your advice. We have a number of products which our “product name” and the actual “registered name” differ from each other. So my questions are in two parts. 1. For upcoming export (this week), what should we state on the export documents?...

This is reference to our discussion at our office on last week, from which, we understand that you would like us to advise on establishment of 100% Foreign Invested Company (hereinafter referred to as “FIC’) which is owned by foreign company (herein after referred to as “Client”) in Vietnam. We...

Answer: Under Vietnam Law on Investment and Vietnam WTO’s Commitments, the foreign investors are not allowed to operate the “domain name trading”.

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...

Question: Hello attorney, I have a question: Can a foreigner be representative for a Company in Vietnam? Answer: SB Law appreciate your interest in our legal consultant services. Regarding your question, we would like to advise you as follows: Legally, our principal do not ban foreign from being a Company’s representative....

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

Question: Are you able to incorporate a company for us? (ideally an Ltd, with one foreign shareholder and one foreign director) If so, tell me please how much time does it all takes, and what’s the total charge to it (your charges and all possible governmental charges) . Answer: Under Vietnam Law, during...

If a HongKong Company would like to open a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, SBLaw would like to advise as follows: