Doing business in Vietnam

Question: What would be the possible costs and estimated terms to set-up a representative office, a branch and a limited liability company in Vietnam? Answer: We understand that Client is now seeking legal advices for establishment of (i) Representative Office or (ii) Branch Office or (iii) Limited Liability Company in Vietnam....

Investors will make their own decision on investment projects and be responsible for the accuracy, truth of investment registration contents, investment project documents and performing registered commitment.

Client: We will like to set up a 100% owned branch office in Vietnam to conduct our business locally. Is this possible? What is the requirement of local directors, restriction on trade activities of foreign owned branch offices and the tax payable? Lawyer: This is reference to your email below. I...

SBLAW would like to provide some information about specific queries on establishment of 100% foreign invested company doing business scope in goods importing and trading activities as follows:

(a) Export processing enterprise means an enterprise that is established and operates in an export processing zone or exports all its products and operates in an industrial zone or economic zone.

Question: I'm a foreigner living in Thailand and my partner is Vietnamese living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We are creating a company that provides web development via online e-commerce websites. Our plan is to establish a VN company as we will be hiring additional programmers later in Vietnam. What would...

SBLAW understands that you requested us to provide legal retainer services and other legal consultation services such as contract review, product registration etc. to foreign invested company in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) in Vietnam.

This is with regards to your email from which a Korean Company (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) requested us to assist in setting up foreign invested company, (hereinafter referred to as “FIC”) in Vietnam. We further understand that upon establishment, FIC shall carryout import and supplying equipments or spare parts...

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: We would like to close of representative office in Hanoi, Vietnam. Please quote. Answer: We understand that you are seeking legal advice on closing of representative office of foreign trader in Hanoi City (hereinafter referred to as the “R.O”). We therefore are grateful to present you our Legal Services Proposal for...