Foreign Investment

Investment project shall be subject to decision of Provincial People Committee (for companies located outside industrial or export processing zones) [...]

SBLAW would like to attach herewith our guideline on Vietnam Investment for foreign investor's reference. In this guidline, we mention about the investment environment in Vietnam, how to set up company in Vietnam, taxation in Vietnam and other legal matters.

This is with regards to our discussion from which you requested us to review the Joint Venture Contract and Corporate Charter of JVC in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) in light of Vietnam Enterprise Law and Vietnam Investment Law 2014. Thus, we are pleased to present herewith our Legal...

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-WTO Commitments, F&B is classified to CPC 642. Accordingly, from 1st January 2015, Vietnam undertakes to open its market for foreign investors to setup foreign invested company for running F&B Business in Vietnam without strict accompanying requirements. According to our practical experience, in the year of 2015, licensing authorities...

It is our understanding that foreign invested company (FIC) was established under Investemtn Vietnam Law with business activities of software development.

Question: I want to buy stocks for investment here in vietnam but I am a foreigner. What can I possibly do. thanks a lot. Answer: As your request, we would like to advise you as follows: In this case, you can contact with Securities Company in Vietnam for guidance on opening accounts...

We are now thinking of moving our company to Vietnam and are planning to open a branch office in Danang. Does you company provide this service?

Regarding the business line of restaurant, wine bar, according to the Vietnam's Government 's commitment into WTO, these businesses are the food and beverage serving services. Accordingly, at this time, if you want to set up a restaurant/wine bar, you must build or improve or upgrade or buy a hotel...