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Local Legal Guides

Legal Services in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Corporate, FDI and M&A legal support for foreign companies headquartered in District 1 — Ho Chi Minh City's central business district.

1 min read · Jul 2026

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Local Legal Guides

Legal Services in Binh Thanh for Foreign Companies

Summary: Binh Thanh sits at a practical crossroads connecting District 1, Thu Duc and Thao Dien, making it a common base for representative offices, service businesses,…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Modern administrative center building in Thu Thiem, the new administrative and financial hub of Thu Duc City

Local Legal Guides

Legal Services in Thu Duc City for Foreign Investors

Summary: Thu Duc City combines residential, education, technology, logistics and service business activity within a single administrative area, giving foreign investors a wide but practical range…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Ho Chi Minh City skyline at dusk, illustrating the urban districts where ECOVIS Vietnam Law provides legal servicesHo Chi Minh City skyline at dusk near District 7 and Phu My Hung, the area served by this ECOVIS Vietnam Law legal services page

Local Legal Guides

Legal Services in Thu Thiem for Foreign Companies

Summary: Thu Thiem is developing into a new financial and business district in Ho Chi Minh City, and companies establishing or expanding a presence there increasingly…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Colorful heritage shophouse with wrought-iron balconies in central Ho Chi Minh City, near the An Phu expatriate residential area

Local Legal Guides

Legal Services in An Phu for FDI Companies and Foreign Investors

Summary: An Phu, in Thu Duc City, has grown into a practical base for foreign-invested companies, service businesses and executive families, sitting close to international schools,…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Ho Chi Minh City skyline at dusk viewed across the Saigon River, near the Thao Dien riverside district

Local Legal Guides

Legal Services in Thao Dien for Foreign Executives and Investors

Summary: Thao Dien has become one of Ho Chi Minh City’s key residential and business hubs for foreign executives, founders and investors, which means legal issues…

6 min read · Jul 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Import-Export Company Setup in Vietnam

Summary: Setting up an import-export company in Vietnam involves more than registering a business line — foreign investors should distinguish import-export rights from distribution rights, check…

5 min read · Jul 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Logistics and Trading Legal Advisory in Vietnam

Summary: Logistics and trading businesses in Vietnam operate at the intersection of foreign investment rules, sector-specific sublicenses, customs regulations and complex commercial contracts. This article outlines…

6 min read · Jul 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Foreign Executive Legal Desk in Vietnam

Summary: Foreign CEOs, CFOs and Country Managers relocating to Vietnam typically deal with several overlapping legal issues at once — work permit, temporary residence card (TRC),…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Foreign investors meeting with legal advisor to plan company setup in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Company Setup in Vietnam: What to Review Before Choosing Your Structure

Summary: Foreign investors setting up a company in Vietnam often start with incorporation paperwork and treat licensing as a formality. In practice, business-line eligibility, foreign ownership…

6 min read · Jul 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

ERC Before IRC in Vietnam: Smart Market Entry Shortcut or Capital Freeze Trap?

Summary: Foreign investors who enter Vietnam by obtaining an ERC first (through capital contribution approval) and then applying for an IRC face three specific risks: business…

8 min read · Jul 2026

German business professionals, representing the Vietnam FDI legal guide for German investors

FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam FDI Legal Guide for German Investors: Factory Setup, Governance and Market Entry

Summary: German Mittelstand manufacturers and industrial investors frequently ask about factory licensing, IRC/ERC sequencing, industrial park selection, governance structures, and tax advisory for Vietnam market entry.…

10 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

What CEOs, CFOs, and General Counsel Ask Before Investing in Vietnam

Summary: International investors — CEOs, CFOs, General Counsel, COOs, HR Directors and procurement heads — ask predictably different questions before committing to Vietnam. ECOVIS Vietnam Law…

10 min read · Jun 2026

Legal review concept, representing Vietnam's conditional business sector checklist for foreign investors

FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Conditional Business Sector Review Checklist 2026 for Foreign Investors

Summary: Vietnam’s Resolution No. 66/2026/NQ-CP introduces a revised list of conditional business sectors effective 1 July 2026, reducing unnecessary market-entry barriers while shifting certain activities toward…

3 min read · Jun 2026

FDI & Market Entry

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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

FDI & Market Entry

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…

6 min read · Jun 2026

FDI & Market Entry

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…

11 min read · Jun 2026

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