Representative Office in Vietnam

SBLAW would like to mention about the difference between Branch and R.O in Vietnam as follows:

SBLaw would like to provide some information for setting up a representative office of foreign company in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “Company”) as follows:

Question: Would like to check whether you firm provide service on liquidation of enterprise for Vietnam company? If so, please let me know the scope of service and fee. Answen: We understand that your company (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is now seeking legal advices for closing its subsidiary company...

SBLAW understands that you intend to setup a representative office in Hochiminh City, Vietnam. We therefore would like to send herewith our legal service proposal for your kind reference.

Question: Is the Representative Office (RO) a kind of legal entity ? What is main function of the Representative Office (RO)? Could you please also let us know the fees and requirements to set up the RO?

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...

Client: We have communicate with a company whom are customers of ours in your state regards merging, we like to merge with the company to increased revenue, market share, and cross-selling opportunities. We would like to retain you to help us in the process to review proposed transactions for acquisitions...

Question: We are interested in establishing of the representative office of our company in Hanoi. My boss has two companies, one is registered in Thailand, the other is registered in Republic of Seychelles, so he wants to know more about the details about setting up a representative office. 1. what kind...

Client is willing to engage a law firm on advices regarding establishment of a representative office in Hanoi of foreign company. SB Law is a law firm duly established and operating under legislation in Vietnam that have expertise in the area of investment, real estate, commerce consultation and enterprise assistance....

Under Vietnam Law, foreign enterprise can setup a branch office for conducting business activities in Vietnam. However, in practice, possibility for setting up a branch office of a foreign trading company in Vietnam is very low. Generally, upon submission of application dossier for setting up branch office in Vietnam, the competent...