Doing business in Vietnam

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?...

Question: To set up a foreign factory, what should I prepare? Answer:  Under Vietnam Law, for setting up a foreign owned factory, you shall be required to prepare an investment proposal for long term or medium term, in which you shall have to define location, productivity, investment capital, estimated turnover, profit...

Under Vietnam Law, there is no specific legal instrument promulgating on use of personal data. However, this matter is mentioned in several law instruments of Vietnam like Vietnam Civil Code 2005 and law instruments regarding to electronic commerce and information technology. According to the Article No. 38 of Vietnam Civil...

Client is now seeking legal advices for closing Representative Office in Hanoi, Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “R.O”). We therefore are grateful to present you our Legal Services Proposal for your review and consideration. 1. PROCEDURES FOR CLOSING RO  Under the Vietnam’s Decree No. 72/2006/ND-CP of the Government stipulating details...

Investor: Hi, We are a recruitment company in Singapore and would like to open a branch in Vietnam. Could you please let us know the process and cost? Thank you & best regards Lawyer: This is reference to your email below. We understand that you intend to setup a branch in Vietnam...

Question: We are foreign investors intending to set up a retail business in Hanoi. We would like to know how much it will normally cost to engage your services in assisting us to incorporate a company and acquire relevant licenses (e.g.the Investment Certificate). We would be grateful if you may kindly provide us with a costs estimate.

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...

The applicable laws stipulate about Conditions for doing domestic travel businesses as follows: 1) Having domestic travel business registered at a competent business registry; 2) Having business plans for domestic tourist operations, offering tour programs for domestic tourists; 3) Operators of domestic travel business must have at least three years of experience...

We refer with thanks to your email today, from which we were requested to advice on establishment of a representative office in Hanoi of foreign invested company in Long An province (hereinafter referred to as “Company” or “Client”). 1.Setting up RePRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF FOREIGN INVESTED COMPANY IN HANOI The establishment...

Question: Hi lawyer, I have a question. As a foreign investor, I want to buy stocks from a Vietnam Jsc. Thus, I want to ask you: Do I have to send application to DPI? Answer: SB Law appreciate your interest in our legal consultant services. Regarding your question, we would like to...