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Regulatory changes, licence practice and the operational consequences — from the lawyers who file the paperwork, not a newsroom.

FDI & Market Entry · 11 min read · August 2026

Vietnam FDI Legal FAQ Hub — Questions Every International Investor Asks

Summary: This FAQ hub consolidates the legal questions most frequently asked by international investors about doing business in Vietnam — covering company establishment, tax obligations, labor and HR compliance, customs and supply chain, M&A structuring, corporate governance, post-licensing compliance, and…

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Executive business meeting, representing questions CEOs, CFOs and General Counsel ask before investing in Vietnam

Regulatory alerts

What changed, and what you have to do about it

Short notes issued when a rule takes effect. Each one names the deadline and the responsible function inside your company.

Aug 2026 Vietnam Corporate Governance, Contract Localization and IP Protection FAQ for Foreign Investors Summary: Foreign investors operating Vietnam subsidiaries face specific governance, contract, and IP challenges: the broad authority of the legal representative under Vietnamese law, charter… Read the analysis → Aug 2026 Vietnam Higher Education Restructuring: What International Institutions Should Know Summary: Vietnam is restructuring its public university network while targeting a larger role for private higher education. ECOVIS Vietnam Law explains why this is… Read the analysis → Aug 2026 Vietnam Education Investment Readiness Assessment Summary: The Vietnam Education Investment Readiness Assessment helps international universities, education groups and investors compare market-entry structures, identify licensing and governance risks, and define… Read the analysis → Aug 2026 Vietnam Customs and Supply Chain Legal FAQ for International Manufacturers Summary: International manufacturers operating in Vietnam ask consistent legal questions about customs and supply chain compliance — import duty exemptions for manufacturing inputs, HS… Read the analysis →

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High-tech factory engineer at work, representing the need for local contract protection in SLA-based IT support in Vietnam

Local Legal Guides

FDI & Electronics Manufacturing Legal Services in Bac Ninh Province

Investment licensing, industrial land and labour legal support for foreign electronics manufacturers in Bac Ninh's industrial parks.

1 min read · Jul 2026

Electronics factory technician at work, representing Vietnam market entry for managed IT services and IT field support companies

Local Legal Guides

FDI & Electronics Manufacturing Legal Services in Thai Nguyen Province

Investment licensing, industrial land and labour legal support for foreign electronics manufacturers in Thai Nguyen's industrial zones.

1 min read · Jul 2026

German investors meeting in Vietnam - ECOVIS Vietnam Law Germany-Vietnam corridor advisory

Local Legal Guides

German Desk Legal Services in Ho Chi Minh City

Dedicated German-speaking legal support for Mittelstand and DACH-region investors in Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam.

1 min read · Jul 2026

Executive business meeting, representing questions CEOs, CFOs and General Counsel ask before investing in Vietnam

Local Legal Guides

FDI & Factory Setup Legal Services in Dong Nai Province

Legal support for foreign manufacturers investing in Dong Nai's Amata, Long Duc, Bien Hoa and other industrial zones.

1 min read · Jul 2026

ECOVIS Scandinavia network - European investor support for Vietnam market entry

Local Legal Guides

FDI & Factory Setup Legal Services in Binh Duong Province

Investment licensing, industrial land and labour legal support for foreign manufacturers in Binh Duong's VSIP and industrial zones.

1 min read · Jul 2026

Local Legal Guides

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.

1 min read · Jul 2026

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

ECOVIS Vietnam Law – legal advisory team

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

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

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

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

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

Businesswoman reviewing a contract, representing HR compliance for training companies and foreign employers in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Contract Review for Foreign Companies in Vietnam

Summary: Contract review for foreign companies operating in Vietnam should focus on practical enforceability rather than form alone — payment and tax documentation, liability allocation, termination…

5 min read · Jul 2026

FDI & Market Entry

Representative Office Compliance in Vietnam

Summary: A representative office (RO) in Vietnam is a liaison presence, not a commercial company, and operates under a narrower set of permitted activities than a…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Corporate finance professionals, representing transfer pricing readiness for related-party transactions in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Corporate Governance for FDI Companies in Vietnam

Summary: FDI companies in Vietnam often run into difficulty not because of licensing gaps, but because of unclear signing authority, poor internal documentation, or governance decisions…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Tax clearance documentation review for a Chinese investor restructuring a Vietnam entity, covering legal representative status and district transfer tax clearance

FDI & Market Entry

M&A Legal Due Diligence in Vietnam

Summary: Legal due diligence before an M&A transaction in Vietnam should go beyond confirming corporate existence — it should identify ownership gaps, licensing issues, contract exposure,…

5 min read · Jul 2026

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

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

FDI & Market Entry

PDPL and Data Protection Compliance in Vietnam

Summary: Data protection is increasingly a board-level compliance issue in Vietnam, particularly for companies that handle employee, customer, student or user data as part of routine…

6 min read · Jul 2026

ECOVIS international legal network - cross-border investment support for UK investors in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Technology and Software Legal Advisory in Vietnam

Summary: Software and technology companies operating in Vietnam face a distinct set of legal issues spanning company structuring, development and outsourcing contracts, intellectual property ownership, data…

5 min read · Jul 2026

FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam FDI Capital Increase from Retained Earnings: The DICA Step That Permanently Blocks Future Profit Remittance If Skipped

Summary: Foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam that increase their charter capital using accumulated undistributed after-tax profits (without injecting new foreign cash) must complete a DICA capital movement…

8 min read · Jul 2026

Foreign investor reviewing an office lease contract in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Office Lease Legal Review in Vietnam

Summary: An office lease in Vietnam is often signed under time pressure, before the legal and licensing implications are reviewed. But the lease directly affects company…

5 min read · Jul 2026

HR director reviewing labor contracts and compliance documents for a foreign-invested company in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

HR Compliance for Foreign-Invested Companies in Vietnam

Summary: HR compliance in Vietnam is best understood as a management control system rather than paperwork. Labor contracts, internal labor regulations, social insurance, and termination procedures…

5 min read · Jul 2026

Foreign manager preparing work permit and TRC documents in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Work Permit and TRC for Foreign Managers in Vietnam

Summary: Employing a foreign manager in Vietnam requires more than obtaining a work permit. The work permit, temporary residence card (TRC), visa category, labor contract and…

5 min read · Jul 2026

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