Foreign ownership

Q&A: Foreign ownership restriction in the transportation sector might be loosened

Q: Do you think there will be a chance that foreign ownership restriction in the transportation sector might be loosened at least towards investors from ASEAN countries following AEC integration? A: According to my opinion, AEC shall not help much in this case. Purpose of AEC is to create an...

Transfer 100% equity in International Training Centers to a Vietnamese Citizen

Investor: We have a two 100% owned foreign companies in Hanoi and HCMC. Currently these 2 companies are ‘dormant’ in their activities. We have a local Vietnam individual who intend to buy over the companies and intend to convert it to a local entity. We require lawyers in hcmc and Hanoi...
Transfer 100% equity of Vietnam local company to an Foreign Investor

Transfer 100% equity of Vietnam local company to an Foreign Investor

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...

Acquire equity of a pure local company in Vietnam

When foreign investor would like to Acquire equity of a pure local company in Vietnam, SBLAW would like to advise as follwos:
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Consultation Services on M&A in Vietnam

M&A is a mechanism used by companies in order to expand its range, share market or to capture markets. Nonetheless, when M&A conducted, parties must be aware of legal status of companies that they wish to purchase and necessary procedure as well.

Enquiry on M&A of company in Vietnam

Question: Regarding to our phone conversation,I am sending you the data. The company: founded: May. 2015. present owners: Vietnamese citizens. business activities: 6201 (Main) Computer programming 6202 Computer consultancy and system administration 6209 Other information technology and computer service activities 6311 Data processing, hosting and related activities 6312 Web portals 5820 Software publishing 4651 Wholesale of computer, computer peripheral equipment and software 4652 Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment...

Merge and Acquisition (M&A)

Being well aware of that Merge and Acquisition (M&A) transactions are expected to configure an investment trend in Vietnam, SBLAWs’ lawyers and experts have worked out an unique set of solutions and research including legal frameworks, roadmaps that directly address M&A issues in order to minimize potential risks.

Acquiring or setting up advertising company

Answer: Under Vietnam WTO Commitment, foreign investor is allowed to joint venture with a local company who has been licensed to provide advertisement services in Vietnam.