Insights
Legal Insights and Business Tips
for Foreign Investors in Vietnam
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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…
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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…
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Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q91–Q100): Risk Management, Disputes and Exit Strategy
Summary: Questions Q91–Q100 cover the regulatory and commercial risk landscape for Vietnam factory investors: political and regulatory risk, investment protection under BITs, dispute resolution…
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Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q61–Q70): Labor, Expatriates and HR Compliance
Summary: Questions Q61–Q70 cover Vietnam labor law for manufacturing companies: minimum wages by region, mandatory social insurance, trade union obligations, work permit requirements for…
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Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q71–Q80): Customs, Import-Export and Supply Chain
Summary: Questions Q71–Q80 cover the EPE customs model vs standard customs, EPE eligibility and designation, import duty exemptions for production machinery and raw materials,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…