Q&A for set up Representative office (RO) in Vietnam
Q: What docs should be presented to apply the license of R.O ?
A: Please see the attached file for your information of our required documents. We also would like to note that legalized copy of document is only valid within 03 months from the date of legalization. Thus, scanned...
Setting up foreign invested company (FOC) in Vietnam
Question: As we are planning to source more products from Vietnam, we need to build up a local team that can work with 3rd party suppliers to ensure product quality and timely shipment.
The initial thinking is that we want to setup a new entity in Vietnam near the Hochiminh...
Establishment of representative office in Vietnam
With the knowledge that foreign investor (hereinafter referred to as: “the Client”) has the intention to establish a Representative Office (RO) in Vietnam, SBLaw (hereinafter referred to as “The Consultant”), a leading Vietnamese Law Firm with full experience and capabilities, would like to provide services to assist the Client in such endeavors.
Brief information on Foreign Invested Company in Vietnam
In Vietnam, Foreign Invested Company (FIC) can be divided into two following forms: (i) Wholly Foreign Owned Company wherein Foreign Investors shall own 100% capital of the Company and (ii) Joint Venture Company wherein Foreign Investor shall jointly setup company with at least one local partner.
Generally, foreign investor is...
DRAFTING LOAN CONTRACT
SBLaw will support Client in drafting the Loan Contract which will be signed between a Vietnamese individual or the Company and a foreign individual with the object of this contract is foreign currency.
Formation of Vietnam Company for Foreign Investor
Under Vietnam Law, foreign investor is allowed to setup the Foreign Invested Company (FIC) in Vietnam for conducting business activities for profit making purpose[...]
Establishment of a real estate company with 100% foreign invested capital
Question: We are Hongkong investor and would like to establish a real estate company with 100% foreign invested capital in Vietnam.
Please advise this?
Answer: This is reference to your email from which, we understand that you are now seeking legal advices for establishment of a real estate company with 100% foreign invested...
Can we create a local Vietnam company with 100% ownership if we get a longer term job opportunity in Vietnam?
Can we create a local Vietnam company with 100% ownership if we get a longer term job opportunity in Vietnam?
Procedures foramending Certificate of Business Registration
First of all, we –SBLaw Company Limited (SB Law) – would like to give you and your Company our warmest greetings.
Through the preliminary discussion with you, it is our understanding that your company(hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is in need of consulting and supporting in implementing the procedures foramending...
An introduction to regulations on Enterprise Registration
On January 4th 2021, The Government issued Decree 01/2021/NĐ-CP on Enterprise Registration.
Enterprise Registration Dossier
Language: Vietnamese
In case the dossier contains documents in a foreign language, the dossier must have a notarized Vietnamese translation enclosed with the foreign language document.
Personal legal papers:
- Vietnamese citizen: Valid Vietnamese citizen Identification card or...

















