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?...

We understand that your company, (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is now seeking legal advices for closing Representative Office in 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...

Question: We are consulting company for product certification in Korea. We are being asked for Cosmetic products registration in Vietnam from our customer. We want to discuss about this agenda including RP arrangement with you. Could you guide us on approximate Cost, Procedure and lead time? Answer:  I am Lawyer of...

Representative Office (R.O) needs to submit in writing the annual report to Department of Industry and Trade by January 30th, 2015.  (Article 19, Decree no. 72/2006/ND-CP detailing the Trade Law's regulation on Rep.Office, Branch of foreign businesses in Vietnam provided that, prior to the final working day of January, R.O has to report...

Question: I contact you in order to get more information about settting up a company in Vietnam. My current company is located in USA and we plan to move in Asia due to the recent events in the country. We are specialised in Photo frames manufacturing, we export 95% of our...

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...

This is reference to our discussion from which, we understand that you would like us to advise on establishment of 100% Foreign Invested Company (hereinafter referred to as “FIC’) which is owned by Foreign Company (herein after referred to as “Client”) in HCM City. We further understand that upon establishment,...

Answer: Under Vietnam Law on Investment and Vietnam WTO’s Commitments, the foreign investors are not allowed to operate the “domain name trading”.

Question: Our company want to employ one people in Vietnam for liaison/ seeking business opportunity. Is it necessary for us to set up a RO for this purpose? What are the details we need to beware if we need to set up a RO/hiring people(i.e. employment contract(MOLISA), tax issues (Personal Income...

Question: I am Associate at consulting company, a global strategy management consulting firm. I am writing to you to enquire about your services to understand the regulations on online Higher Education in Vietnam. We’re looking for information with sources on specific laws and regulations in Vietnam to answer the questions. This...