Regulation on providing basic telecommunication services in Vietnam
Under the Degree No. 25/2011/ND-CP dated 06 April 2011 of Vietnam Government detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the telecommunication law, Voice Call and SMS Messaging Service are classified to basic telecommunication services.
How to Apply for an Import License?
Question: My company want to enlarge the import ranges. Please quote.
Answer:
- In this case, in order to supplement goods to be imported and distributed, you shall have to obtain Business License from Hanoi People Committee. Generally, in order to obtain this, it shall take you about 45 working days...
Preparing agreement on management of Company
This is reference to our discussion today, from which we were requested to prepare mutual agreement between your Company and its business partner, wherein, your Company agree that it Business Partner can arrange its personnel to manage business operation of your Company for a specific period.
You therefore seeks a...
Setting up Representative office and preparation of contracts
Question: We are IT company from USA and would like to set up representative office and preparation of contracts in Vietnam, please advise this.
Answer: This is reference to our conservation held in Ho Chi Minh Office from which, we understand that your company (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is...
Acquire 49% equity of a pure local company
This is with regards to our conservation from which you requested us to advise for you (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) to acquire 49% equity of a pure local company (hereinafter referred to as “Vietnam company”).
Thus, we are pleased to present herewith our Legal Service Proposal for your kind...
Set up a massage business in Can Tho.
Foreign investor: Dear Sir, I would like to have your quotations on the following matters,
1. To set up a massage business in Can Tho...with a local partner
2. Duration of business registration and requirements
3. Opening up a bank account
Lawyer: Thank you for your email below. I am Lawyer of SBLaw....
Choosing business structure
Question:
Dear sir, I am managing to have a business in Vietnam, but I wonder which business structure should I choose? My budget fluctuates around 1 billion VND?
Answer:
SB Law appreciates your interest in our legal consultant services. Regarding your question, we would like to advise you as follows:
Before starting any...
Company Acquisition in Vietnam
SBLaw was requested to assist foreign company (Hereinafter referred to as “Client”) to provide legal advice on company acquisition in Vietnam.
1. Our proposd scope of works
We anticipate that our work will comprise of the following work streams. These are the key work streams required in any M&A cases.
Depending on...
Tax Audits and Penalties
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.

















