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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

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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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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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M&A Advisory

Cross-Border Manufacturing Acquisition: How ECOVIS China and ECOVIS Vietnam Supported a Chinese Investor Acquiring a Photonics Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

Executive Summary Vietnam continues to attract strategic manufacturing investment from Chinese industrial groups seeking to strengthen regional supply chains and expand international production capacity. Rather than…

6 min read · Jul 2026

Foreign CEO and executive team in a business meeting in Vietnam, representing Switzerland-Vietnam executive relocation support

FDI & Market Entry

Global Mobility Between Switzerland and Vietnam: Supporting Executive Relocation with Coordinated Legal and Immigration Advice

Executive Summary International expansion increasingly requires companies to move senior executives across jurisdictions. While relocating a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Country Manager may appear to…

6 min read · Jul 2026

Digital investment registration system dashboard, representing Vietnam's IRC system after the DPI-Finance Ministry merger

FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam FDI After the DPI–Finance Ministry Merger: New IRC Codes, Dual Reporting Portals, and What to Do If the System Locked You Out

Summary: Vietnam’s 2025–2026 institutional reform merging the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) into the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and provincial DPI offices into provincial Finance…

8 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…

7 min read · Jul 2026

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

FDI & Market Entry

Transfer Pricing Readiness 2026: Key Changes to Related-Party Transactions in Vietnam

AI Summary: Vietnam’s Decree 255/2026/ND-CP, effective from 1 July 2026 and applicable from the 2026 corporate income tax period, replaces Decree 132/2020/ND-CP. For CEOs, CFOs and…

5 min read · Jul 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam as a China+1 Manufacturing Base: Legal and Compliance FAQ

Summary: Vietnam is the most prominent China+1 manufacturing destination for MNCs and Chinese-background investors diversifying supply chains. Legal questions on Vietnam China+1 investment cover WFOE structure…

9 min read · Jul 2026

Workforce training group, representing Vietnam labor and HR compliance for foreign companies

FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Labor and HR Compliance FAQ for Foreign Companies

Summary: Foreign companies entering Vietnam ask consistent labor law questions: employment contract types, work permit requirements for foreign staff, mandatory social insurance, internal labor regulations, trade…

10 min read · Jul 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Tax FAQ for Foreign Investors: CIT, VAT, Transfer Pricing, and Profit Remittance

Summary: International investors from the G20 consistently ask the same Vietnam tax questions: corporate income tax incentives, VAT obligations, transfer pricing documentation, foreign contractor tax, withholding…

10 min read · Jul 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Factory Setup: Legal FAQ for International Manufacturing Investors

Summary: International manufacturers from Germany, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Mexico and across the G20 ask consistent legal questions about Vietnam factory setup — covering IRC/ERC licensing,…

10 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.…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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

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

European technology firm professionals, representing contractor misclassification risk in Vietnam's IT support sector

FDI & Market Entry

Contractor Misclassification Risk in Vietnam’s IT Support Sector

Summary: Contractor misclassification is a significant legal risk for foreign IT support companies in Vietnam. When field engineers are described as contractors but work under conditions…

9 min read · Jun 2026

Technology firm team, representing entity, EOR or subcontractor options for foreign MSPs in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Foreign MSPs in Vietnam: Entity, EOR, or Subcontractor?

Summary: Foreign managed service providers entering Vietnam face a fundamental structural choice: establish a local subsidiary, use an employer-of-record, engage independent contractors, or appoint a local…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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

FDI & Market Entry

Why SLA-Based IT Support in Vietnam Needs Local Contract Protection

Summary: Foreign IT vendors using global service-level agreements in Vietnam face delivery risks that generic SLA templates do not address — including industrial-zone travel time, factory…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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

FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Market Entry for Managed IT Services and IT Field Support Companies

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…

14 min read · Jun 2026

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Legal Tax Structuring

HR Compliance for Training Companies and Foreign Employers in Vietnam

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…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Businesswoman working at her desk, representing company setup in Vietnam for foreign investors

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…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Businesswoman working at her desk, representing company setup in Vietnam for foreign investors

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

Foreign manager preparing work permit and TRC documents in Vietnam

FDI & Market Entry

Work Permit for Foreign Teachers in Vietnam

Summary: Hiring foreign teachers in Vietnam requires more than a signed contract — schools and training centers must align the teacher’s qualifications, experience and job title…

6 min read · Jun 2026

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

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…

10 min read · Jun 2026

FDI & Market Entry

FAQ: F&B Invoice Documentation for FDI Companies in Vietnam

E-invoices alone are often insufficient for F&B expenses during Vietnam tax inspections. ECOVIS Vietnam Law answers five key questions on what documentation FDI companies and CFOs…

2 min read · Jun 2026

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