Foreign Investment

SBLAW would like to advise that from 1st July 2015, the procedure for foreign investment in Vietnam shall be changed. Accordingly, the procedure for setting up foreign invested company shall undergo two separate steps: - Step 1: Obtainment of Investment Certificate. The Law stipulates that it shall take about 20 working...

SBLAW would like to provide some legal regulation relating to Multi-Level Marketing registration certificate in Vietnam I.CONDITIONS It is an enterprise established in Vietnam in accordance with law which has registered the retail business by the mode of multi-level marketing. Its legal capital complies with Article 8 of this Decree. Goods traded by...

Question: I would like to know if it was possible to work for an existing dental clinic in Vietnam if I am only a graduating dentist (I have diploma but have not practiced). If it is possible, please give me the general picture of what I need to do. Thanks kindly, Answer: If...

Question: We are foreign investors intending to set up a retail business in Hanoi. We would like to know how much it will normally cost to engage your services in assisting us to incorporate a company and acquire relevant licenses (e.g.the Investment Certificate). We would be grateful if you may kindly provide us with a costs estimate.

Under Vietnam Law, foreign companies can either set up (i) Foreign Invested Company; (ii) Branch Office or (iii) Representative Office in order to expand its market to Vietnam. 1.Foreign Invested Company In Vietnam Foreign Invested Company (FIC) can be divided into two following forms: (i) Wholly Foreign Owned Company wherein Foreign...

Question: Hello, I am attorney working at a law firm in USA. We are looking for a local law firm to work together with us for our client. Our client is planning to establish a joint venture company with its local partner. The joint venture company will be located in Hanoi....

This is reference to our telephone conservation from which we were requested to advice on establishment of a branch office in Ho Chi Minh City of foreign invested company (hereinafter referred to as “Client”). We, therefore, are grateful to present you our Legal Services Proposal for your review and consideration. The...

Question: We are U.K based company and we wanted to expand our operation across border and we have started our operation in China last year and now we are interested in Vietnam. We are dealing foodstuff product as well exporting cotton. we wanted to know from you company that...

Investor: We are a Hongkong holding company in retail Food & Beverage sector currently with 5 outlets in Hongkong. We are seeking to expand to Ho Chi Minh and plan to start with 3 retail food outlets soonest possible. After doing some reading online on company setup in Vietnam, we...

Question: Hello, I'm foreign investor and am looking for a Vietnam local Startups registration supplier. I want to set up 2 companies. One want to do building materials trade business and the other one want to do electronic materials business. I all want to set up a limited company inVietnam, what...