Attorney Vu Manh Quynh
Managing Partner, Attorney-at-Law
Advising foreign investors on corporate structuring, FDI and cross-border transactions in Vietnam.
A global team working together
The strength of the ECOVIS networkGlobal expertise with local faces.
90+
Countries in the ECOVIS network, one point of contact
19,000+
People across the network
50+
Years of expertise, founded in Germany
3
Working languages: English, Deutsch, Tiếng Việt
About the firm
Vietnam counsel with an international working style
ECOVIS Vietnam Law advises international investors and companies on Vietnamese law, with a particular focus on market entry, foreign direct investment, manufacturing and ongoing corporate compliance.
We combine local execution experience with the standards, communication and cross-border coordination expected by German, European and international businesses.
Services
Legal support from investment decision to daily operations
Clear advice, practical execution and one accountable team in Vietnam.
Investment decision
FDI & market entry
Investment structure, IRC/ERC procedures, representative offices and post-licensing implementation.
Set-up & build
Manufacturing investment
Factory establishment, location and lease review, industrial-zone requirements and operational licensing.
Growth, deals & exit
Corporate & transactions
Governance, commercial contracts, joint ventures, due diligence and cross-border M&A support.
Daily operations
Operational compliance
Employment, work permits, regulatory filings and coordination of tax and transfer-pricing matters.
Beyond legal
Vietnam Business Advisory Desk — market entry, factory setup & interim leadership for international Groups. A non-legal advisory service of ECOVIS Vietnam, delivered by Orient Counsel Ltd. Learn more →
German Desk
Beratung auf Deutsch — mit vietnamesischem Recht
Deutschsprachige Beratung für Hersteller aus dem Mittelstand, EPE-Projekte und LkSG-getriebene Lieferkettenprüfungen. Ein Team für die vietnamesische Einreichung und für das Gespräch mit der Zentrale.
Our clients
Who we work with in Vietnam
How we work
From first call to filed application — a sequence you can plan around
Execution-ready advice, not abstract opinions: what to do, in what order, and which risks to manage.
Week 0
Scoping call
You describe the project; we name the regulatory pathway, the approvals it triggers and the realistic timeline.
Weeks 1–2
Structure & sequence
Entity type, ownership, location and incentives are mapped before filing — not discovered after registration.
Weeks 3–8
Licensing & execution
IRC, ERC and sector sub-licences filed and followed through with the provincial and industrial-zone authorities.
Ongoing
Operational compliance
Employment, work permits, filings and coordination of tax and transfer-pricing matters as the business runs.
Professional ecosystem
Connected to the international business community
AHK Vietnam
German Business Association
European Chamber of Commerce
German Embassy to Vietnam
British Embassy to Vietnam
Australian Embassy to Vietnam
Referred to by international business and diplomatic institutions in Vietnam. Member of EuroCham Vietnam and the German Business Association (GBA) Vietnam; listed by AHK Vietnam as a legal advisory and German Desk contact, and on the lawyer lists of the German and British Embassies in Vietnam.
Showcase
Real matters, anonymised
Sector, jurisdiction, what was at stake and what changed — the evidence a general counsel actually reads.
“We meet international clients as equals — down-to-earth, competent, and genuinely close to the businesses we advise.”
People
Your partners in Vietnam — reachable directly
Insights
Latest analysis & regulatory alerts
Knowledge Hub
Explore our practice-area guides
Deep-dive guides on what foreign investors ask about most — from first market entry to building a factory in Vietnam.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions investors raise before the first mandate. Answered generally here; specifically on a call.
Can foreign investors own 100% of a company in Vietnam?
In most business sectors Vietnam permits 100% foreign ownership. Certain conditional sectors carry ownership caps, licensing conditions or joint-venture requirements. We review your specific sector and advise on the ownership structure available for your project.
How long does company registration take?
Timelines depend on the sector, the chosen investment vehicle and how complete the documents are. A straightforward wholly foreign-owned enterprise usually involves obtaining an IRC followed by an ERC. We manage the process end to end and give a realistic timeline after reviewing the project.
Do you advise in German and Chinese?
Yes. The firm advises in English, German, Vietnamese and Chinese, and operates a dedicated German Desk for the German Mittelstand and DACH-region investors.
Which matters does the firm handle?
Market entry and company incorporation, FDI structuring, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, commercial contracts, labour and HR compliance, legal due diligence, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, and tax coordination — with a particular focus on manufacturing and cross-border investment.
Is ECOVIS Vietnam Law part of an international network?
Yes. The firm is a member of ECOVIS International, a German-founded network of law, tax and advisory firms present in more than 90 countries.
Do you support factory and industrial-zone projects?
Yes. We advise manufacturers on industrial-zone selection, land-use rights, environmental and construction permits, and labour compliance. See the Manufacturing Investment guide for more detail.