New regulation for foreign investor in Vietnam
From 1st July 2015, the new Enterprise Law and Investment Law shall become effective.
Under the current law, for setting up a foreign invested company, you shall need only Investment Certificate cum Certificate of Business Registration.
However, from 1st July 2015, two above said Certificate shall be separated.
Particularly, after obtainment of...
Open a company providing foreign language education services in Vietnam
Foreign Language Education Services is classified to CPC 929. Under Vietnam’s WTO Commitments, with the respect to CPC 929, foreign investor can either setup a wholly foreign invested company or a joint venture company to run its investment project[...]
Opening a company for software development in Vietnam
We refer with thanks to the conservation between you and our representative from which we were requested to advice on possibilities of setting up a foreign invested company (hereinafter referred to as “FIC”) for software development in Vietnam.
Therefore, we are grateful to set our legal services proposal for your...
Set up a massage business in Can Tho.
Foreign investor: Dear Sir, I would like to have your quotations on the following matters,
1. To set up a massage business in Can Tho...with a local partner
2. Duration of business registration and requirements
3. Opening up a bank account
Lawyer: Thank you for your email below. I am Lawyer of SBLaw....
Software development service in Vietnam
Question: We are FDI company and would like to design and supply a mobile application for telecommunication operators in Vietnam so that we can distribute value added services to their end users, please confirm whether this service is software development service under Vietnamese law?
Answer: We understand that your company...
Is it wise for the CEO of a company to also be Chairman of the Board?
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...
Legal documents to set up a new company in Viet Nam
In order to form a company in Vietnam (NewCo), the foreign investor have to prepare the following documents[...]
Set up company of freight transport agency services in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Question: We would like to set up company of freight transport agency services in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, please advise the legal procedure?
Answer: We refer with thanks to your email from which we were requested to advice on establishment of a wholly foreign invested enterprise (hereinafter referred to...
Vietnam business law firm
SBLAW has been recognized as one of the leading and highly recommended business law firms in Vietnam. SBLAW advised clients in a wide variety including foreign and domestic investment consultancy, business law
Vietnam’s legalization of betting business
On Jan 24, 2017, The Government has promulgated Decree 06/2017/NĐ – CP on betting business of horse race, dog race and international football. This Decree will take effect from March 31, 2017 and therefore the betting business of horse race, dog race and international football will officially legalized. Some...















