Summary: Questions Q1–Q10 answer why Vietnam is a top manufacturing destination, whether 100% foreign ownership is permitted, which provinces suit export manufacturing, realistic project timelines, minimum registered capital, sector restrictions, and key risk factors. Expert answers from Attorney Vu Manh Quynh, Managing Partner, ECOVIS Vietnam Law. Legal framework note (updated July 2025): References in this…
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Summary: Licensing and approvals for a foreign-invested factory in Vietnam involve a mandatory multi-authority sequence covering the IRC, ERC, Environmental Impact Assessment, construction permit, fire safety approval, and sector-specific licences. This guide explains the correct approval sequence, statutory timelines vs reality, and the most common sequencing errors that delay production start — with expert guidance…
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Summary: Choosing the right industrial location in Vietnam is one of the highest-stakes decisions in a factory setup project. This guide covers industrial park vs export processing zone selection, land sub-lease due diligence, major industrial park developers, infrastructure verification, expansion rights, and land use right registration for foreign manufacturers — with expert guidance from Attorney…
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Summary: The Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map identifies and categorises the 12 highest-impact risk zones that foreign manufacturers encounter when establishing factory operations in Vietnam — covering regulatory sequencing, industrial land, environmental approvals, fire safety, customs, labour, tax and exit risks. Published by Attorney Vu Manh Quynh, Managing Partner, ECOVIS Vietnam Law, advising international investors…
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Summary: The IRC (Investment Registration Certificate) and ERC (Enterprise Registration Certificate) are the two foundational licences for any foreign-invested manufacturing company in Vietnam. This guide explains the legal distinction between the two, the mandatory sequential approval process, charter capital obligations, legal representative requirements, and the governance framework for foreign-invested LLCs — with practical guidance from…
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Read Each Section as a Standalone Article Each of the 10 sections below is available as a dedicated article with FAQPage schema, author attribution, and AI-optimised formatting. Click any section to read its 10 questions in full detail. Attorney Vu Manh Quynh is the Managing Partner of ECOVIS Vietnam Law, advising international investors on Foreign…
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A legal and strategic guide to industrial zone selection in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering zone categories, tax incentives, infrastructure criteria, environmental compliance, and legal due diligence requirements.
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A practical guide to LkSG compliance for German manufacturers operating in or sourcing from Vietnam — covering own operations, direct supplier obligations, risk areas in the Vietnamese context, and implementation requirements.
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A step-by-step legal roadmap for German manufacturers setting up factory operations in Vietnam — covering investment structure, industrial park selection, licensing, and operational compliance.
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An analysis of why Vietnam has emerged as the leading China+1 manufacturing destination for German companies — covering trade agreements, cost structure, supply chain development, and key legal considerations for the transition.
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