Doing business in Vietnam

Question: We are into extending our company. We are planning to open a company in Hanoi, Vietnam. Requesting you to advice us in this regards. Answer: We understand that Client is now seeking legal advices for establishment of foreign investment company in Hanoi, Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “FIC”). We therefore...

Question: Our company business covers interantional freight forwarding, warehousing and cross-border logistics. Now we are planing to set up a new company in Vietnam, could you give us a quotation about full service for foreigner start a physical operating company? Answer: SBLAW would like to reply you as follows:According to Vietnam’s...

Question: We are foreign company and would like to establish company operating in software programming in Vietnam, please advise? Answer: This is reference to your query on establishment of a 100% foreign invested capital company in Vietnam, from which, we understand that you would like us to advise on establishment of...

Question: Are you able to incorporate a company for us? (ideally an Ltd, with one foreign shareholder and one foreign director) If so, tell me please how much time does it all takes, and what’s the total charge to it (your charges and all possible governmental charges) . Answer: Under Vietnam Law, during...

The establishment of the foreign invested company (hereinafter referred to as the “NewCo”) requires an Investment Certificate from the licensing authority[...]

Q: How's the procedure or process to apply as a register I.T company, computer or apps company? What type of document do I need to prepare? Do Ho Chi Minh have different between license or register company? A: According to Vietnam Law on Investment and Vietnam WTO’s Commitments, it is possible...

Question: Our company would like to close the foreign representative office in Vietnam. Please quote. Answer: We understand that your company in abroad (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is now considering closing its Representative Office in Hanoi, Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “RO”). We therefore would like to send herewith our...

Question: We are USA company and would like to understand clearly the the COSTING of importing over 300 different products from 3 big USA brands. Category:  Skin Care Creams, Lipsticks, Face Powders. Answer: Regarding to cosmetic registration, I would like to brief you key points as follows: - Firstly, you must have...

After obtaining the Establishment License for the Representative Office (RO), RO needs to implement the post-licensing procedure as follows[...]

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...