Doing business in Vietnam

SBLAW is a full-serviced law firm, dedicating to many clients who have been working with us for many years in the field of company formation.

Q: Our company has already a factory in Vietnam and we have a small spare space. One another company wants to use the space after setting up a company. The factory owner already agree on that. The business item is mobile phone parts manufacturer. Is this feasible? A: It shall be only possible...

Question: Our company would like to work with a competent legal entity to regularly consult the day-to-day business operations of the business. Please send a quotation for this service. Answer: We understand that Client requested us to provide legal retainer services. Thus, we are pleased to present herewith our proposal outlining...

Question: I know your Law firm by visiting your web site. I am a foreigner and would like to consult you the following legal advice. Some Question to seek for your advice: 1.Can a foreigner (foreign company or foreign natural person) own a local trading nature business company (joint venture share structure...

Foreign investor: We are a Hong Kong based company and would like to set up a representative office in Vietnam. I would appreciate if you could answer my following questions please: 1. Can you please confirm whether it is possible for a Hong Kong registered company to open a representative...

Tax audits are carried out regularly and often cover a number of tax years. Prior to an audit, the tax authorities send the taxpayer a written notice indicating the time and scope of the audit inspection.

Foreign investor: Can foreign investor set up company nominee? Lawyer: It is possible for setting up such company under the name of a Vietnamese Partner. However, please note that you should carefully study potential risk of this form as Vietnam Law does not recognize nominee structure. In the worst case, foreign investor...

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

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[...]

Real estate management service is listed as one of real estate business that foreign investors are permitted to carry out in Vietnam[...]