Doing business in Vietnam

Question:  We are essentially looking to enter Vietnam to offer retail banking services. We haven't yet decided on the entry mode and are open to all possible options ranging from 100% foreign owned bank, joint-venture bank or a foreign bank branch. We are not really sure on pros and...

Client: We are  a manufacturer of generic drugs and are into human formulations and Vet medicines We are Supplying Medicines to all top Govt Hospitals in India and our major share of business is from institutional sales ( Govt Tenders) . Please send us the list of documents required to...

Under Vietnam Law on Enterprise, the at-law representative of a Company means an individual who represents the Company to exercise the rights and perform the obligations arising from transactions of the Company, and represents the Company in the capacity as plaintiff, respondent or person with related interests and obligations...

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...

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....

In order to assist foreign investor (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) to establish 100% foreign owned enterprise with the business function of construction consultancy (including designing and supervising consultancy) in Vietnam, SBLaw (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”) would like to provide the Client with such services.

In case foreign investor (Client) is willing to engage a law firm on advices regarding obtaining Investment Certificate to form a wholly foreign invested company in Vietnam, SBLaw is qualified for above mentioned requirements and is willing to advice Client regarding above said requests[...]

Question: I would like to set up warehouse services company in Hanoi I would like to know the process ie what type of license and cost of the licenses. Answer: In Vietnam, regarding to logistic services, you can setup 100% foreign owned company for providing (i) Warehouse services; (ii) Transportation Agency Service....

If a HongKong Company would like to open a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, SBLaw would like to advise as follows:

Question: Hi, I have question: Is it wise for the CEO of a company to also be Chairman of the Board? Answer: SB Law appreciate your interest in our legal consultant services. Regarding your question, we would like to advise you as follows: Technically, CEO and Chairman are NOT compulsory to...