Doing business in Vietnam

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...

Question: Our foreign company from Japan intends to setting up a smart phone refurbish center in Da Nang City and need your assist for some advice. We are aware that import & selling of used mobile phone in Vietnam is restricted by the Vietnam government but we getting info that...

(SBLaw) In case foreign university duly established and operating under the law of foreign country would like to setup a legal entity in Vietnam which shall act for the purpose of marketing and service promotion

We refer with thanks to your email from which we were requested to advice on possibilities of setting up a subsidiary of Korean company (“Client’) in Vietnam. It is our understanding that your company duly established in Korea and operating business in the field of auto accessories, is considering to...

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...

We understand that you would like us to advise on establishment of 100% Foreign Invested Company (hereinafter referred to as “FIC’) in Binh Duong Province for providing management consultant services. We are therefore grateful to present you hereinafter our Legal Services Proposal for your review and consideration.       SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND...

Question: We are foreigers (2 person) and we want to start on with trading company in Vietnam with very little capital in the beginning to test market it so someone suggested to start a company local in the name of Vietnamese whom we trust. Point is that we can start on...

Question: My company would like to set up a foreign invested company for operating international mixed education institution in Vietnam. Please quote. Answer: This is reference to our conservation from which we were requested to advice on setting up a foreign invested company (hereinafter referred to as “FIC”) for operating international...

Question: May I know which taxation needs to be declared if establish a RO  in Vietnam. Your help will be much grateful. Thank you. Answer: Under Vietnam Law, a representative office does not involve with business activities for purpose of making profit. Then, except for declaration of personal income tax for...

We understand that you and your Vietnamese Partner (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is now seeking legal advices for establishment of joint venture company (hereinafter referred to as “FIC”) for importing and trading products having HS Codes No. 0901; 0902; 3304 and 8516 in Hanoi. We therefore are grateful to...