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Legal Services in District 7 & Phu My Hung, Ho Chi Minh City

Legal support for foreign investors, expatriate-run businesses and service companies in District 7 and the Phu My Hung urban area of Ho Chi Minh City.

By Vu Manh Quynh· July 2026· 1 min read

District 7 and the Phu My Hung urban area form one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most international neighbourhoods, home to expatriate families, international schools, finance and service businesses. ECOVIS Vietnam Law supports foreign investors and owner-managed businesses in District 7 with company setup, contracts, employment and compliance.

Why District 7 suits international businesses

Saigon South offers modern offices, residential convenience for foreign staff and easy access to the south of the city. It is a common base for consulting, education, F&B, retail and technology service companies.

Legal services we provide in District 7

  • Company and representative-office registration
  • Foreign-ownership and conditional-sector review
  • Commercial leasing and franchise / distribution contracts
  • Labour contracts, work permits and temporary residence cards
  • Tax and corporate compliance coordinated with ECOVIS advisors

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners own a service business in District 7?

In most service sectors, yes — 100% foreign ownership is available. A few sectors (for example some distribution and education activities) carry specific conditions we check in advance.

Can you help with work permits for foreign staff?

Yes. We handle work permits, temporary residence cards and the underlying labour contracts so your management team is compliant from day one.

Do you advise businesses already operating in Phu My Hung?

Yes. We assist existing companies with contract reviews, restructuring, licensing changes and ongoing legal compliance.

To discuss your business in District 7 or Phu My Hung, contact ECOVIS Vietnam Law or see our legal services.

Vu Manh Quynh

Author

Vu Manh Quynh

Founder & Managing Partner of ECOVIS Vietnam Law, a member firm of the ECOVIS International network. An Attorney-at-Law with over 20 years advising foreign investors on foreign direct investment, cross-border M&A, market entry and corporate structuring in Vietnam. Previously an attorney at a leading German business law firm; MBA, University of Wismar (Germany); lecturer in international commercial law at USSH – Vietnam National University. Works in German, English and Vietnamese.

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