Vietnam Insights
FDI & Market Entry
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Company Setup in Vietnam for Foreign Investors
Attorney Vu Manh Quynh is the Managing Partner of ECOVIS Vietnam Law, advising international investors on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in Vietnam. Summary: ECOVIS Vietnam Law guides foreign investors through company setup in Vietnam — from investment feasibility and IRC/ERC registration to post-licensing compliance. Attorney Vu Manh Quynh provides practical,…
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Legal Advisory for Education Businesses in Vietnam
Summary: Education businesses in Vietnam — from language centers to edtech platforms — operate in a sector that is commercially attractive but heavily regulated, with specific rules on licensing, foreign ownership, teacher qualifications, advertising claims and student data. This article outlines the main legal and compliance areas that training centers, language centers and foreign education…
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Work Permit for Foreign Teachers in Vietnam
Summary: Hiring foreign teachers in Vietnam requires more than a signed contract — schools and training centers must align the teacher’s qualifications, experience and job title with work permit requirements, labor contract terms, and visa/temporary residence card (TRC) procedures. This article outlines the main compliance steps and risks for schools, centers and HR managers, and…
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How to Incorporate a Business in Vietnam: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
A practical guide for foreign investors on company incorporation in Vietnam — covering IRC, ERC, market access review, capital contribution, post-licensing compliance, tax, banking, and sector-specific considerations for manufacturing, trading, and service companies.
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FAQ: F&B Invoice Documentation for FDI Companies in Vietnam
E-invoices alone are often insufficient for F&B expenses during Vietnam tax inspections. ECOVIS Vietnam Law answers five key questions on what documentation FDI companies and CFOs should maintain to protect business meal deductions and VAT claims.
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Vietnam Tax Compliance Alert: F&B Invoices Are Not Just Restaurant Bills
FDI companies in Vietnam that rely solely on e-invoices for F&B expenses face tax risk if the supplier later becomes a tax-risk entity. Learn the eight-document evidence file that finance teams should build for every business meal expense.
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F&B Invoices in Vietnam: What FDI Companies Should Keep Beyond the E-Invoice
For foreign-invested companies in Vietnam, F&B and client entertainment invoices can become tax-sensitive if the supplier later becomes inactive or high-risk. Learn what documentation FDI companies should keep beyond the e-invoice to protect their tax position.
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5 Common Legal Mistakes Foreign Investors Make When Expanding into Vietnam
Foreign investors expanding into Vietnam often face IRC, ERC, capital contribution, licensing scope, labour, tax and post-licensing compliance risks. Learn the five key legal mistakes to avoid — and how to structure your Vietnam investment correctly from the start.
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Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors in Vietnam: What Companies Should Review Before Relying on Them
Summary: Vietnam offers corporate income tax holidays, preferential CIT rates, import duty exemptions, and VAT treatment benefits for qualifying manufacturing projects — but incentives are not automatic. Eligibility depends on licensed activity, project location, sector classification, and ongoing compliance. Foreign investors should complete a tax and legal incentive review before site selection, licensing submission, machinery…
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Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q81–Q90): Post-Licensing and Operational Compliance
Summary: Questions Q81–Q90 cover post-licensing operational compliance for Vietnam factories: annual DPI reporting obligations, capital contribution deadlines, foreign loan registration with the SBV, dividend repatriation, related-party transaction disclosures, occupational health and safety obligations, environmental monitoring and reporting, factory licence renewals, IRC amendment triggers, and the most common ongoing compliance failures that attract government inspection. Legal…