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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q51–Q60): Tax, Accounting and Incentives

Summary: Questions Q51–Q60 cover the 20% standard CIT rate, preferential 10% rate for qualifying manufacturers, CIT exemption and reduction periods, when the tax holiday begins (first…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q31–Q40): Licensing and Approvals

Summary: Questions Q31–Q40 cover the correct approval sequence for a Vietnam factory (IRC→ERC→EIA→construction permit→fire safety→production), IRC application documents, statutory vs realistic processing timelines, the correct issuing…

10 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q41–Q50): Environmental, Construction and Operational Readiness

Summary: Questions Q41–Q50 cover environmental permits required before production, the EIA process, EIA vs Environmental Protection Plan, fire safety standards (QCVN), Fire Police inspection, construction permit…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q11–Q20): Legal Structure and Incorporation

Summary: Questions Q11–Q20 explain the IRC vs ERC distinction, the mandatory sequential approval process, LLC vs JSC entity choice, charter capital requirements, the 90-day capital contribution…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q21–Q30): Industrial Land and Location

Summary: Questions Q21–Q30 cover industrial park vs EPZ vs industrial cluster selection, how foreign companies lease land in Vietnam, typical sub-lease terms and costs, major industrial…

8 min read · Jun 2026

German investors reviewing an industrial site map with Vietnamese advisers in Ho Chi Minh City (AI-generated illustration)

Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q1–Q10): Market Entry and Investment Strategy

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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee building in the early morning (AI-generated illustration)

Economy

Vietnam Factory Licensing and Approvals: Complete Sequence Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

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…

17 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Industrial Land and Location in Vietnam: Factory Site Selection Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

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…

17 min read · Jun 2026

Engineers in hard hats, safety glasses and high-visibility vests reviewing production data on a factory floor in Vietnam (AI-generated illustration)

Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map: 12 Risk Zones Foreign Manufacturers Must Address

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 —…

16 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

100 FAQ about Factory Setup Vietnam for Foreign Manufacturers

Read Each Section as a Standalone Article Each of the 10 sections below is available as a dedicated article with author attribution and AI-optimised formatting. Click…

11 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Industrial Zones in Vietnam: Strategic and Legal Considerations for Foreign Investors

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…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Factory Setup Roadmap in Vietnam for German Manufacturers

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.

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

China+1 Strategy: Why Vietnam Is Becoming the Preferred Manufacturing Destination for German Companies

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…

12 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Relocating Production from China to Vietnam: Legal Roadmap for German Manufacturers

A structured legal roadmap for German manufacturers relocating or diversifying production from China to Vietnam — covering corporate structure design, investment licensing, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing,…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Factory Setup Vietnam Checklist

Summary: A comprehensive pre-investment through operational checklist for foreign manufacturers setting up a factory in Vietnam — covering all stages from investment structure decision and IRC…

4 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Factory Setup Vietnam: Complete Legal & Investment Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Summary: The definitive legal and investment guide to factory setup in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering investment structure, IRC and ERC licensing, industrial zone selection,…

10 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Location Due Diligence: The Most Overlooked Stage of Factory Setup Vietnam

Summary: Why location due diligence is the most overlooked and highest-risk stage of factory setup Vietnam — covering industrial zone selection criteria, infrastructure verification, zoning risk,…

7 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Is Becoming a Strategic Manufacturing Base for European CNC Machinery and Precision Engineering Companies

Summary: Analysis of Vietnam’s emergence as a strategic manufacturing base for European CNC machinery, precision engineering, and industrial equipment companies — covering location advantages, industrial infrastructure,…

7 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Is Emerging as an Engineering Extension Platform for German and European Industry

Why Vietnam Is Emerging as an Engineering Extension Platform for German and European Industry Summary Vietnam is increasingly becoming an engineering extension platform for German and…

6 min read · May 2026

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