Legal Insights and Business Tips for Foreign Investors in Vietnam
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Education Business Legal Advisory 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 Vietnam. Summary: ECOVIS Vietnam Law advises education companies, training centers, language schools, and edtech investors on licensing, labor compliance, teacher contracts, and FDI market entry in Vietnam. Attorney Vu…
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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 considerations for manufacturing, trading, and service companies.
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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 should maintain to protect business meal deductions and VAT claims.
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Vietnam Tax Compliance Alert: F&B Invoices Are Not Just Restaurant Bills
FDI companies in Vietnam that rely solely on e-invoices for F&B expenses face tax risk if the supplier later becomes a tax-risk entity. Learn the eight-document evidence file that finance teams should build for every business meal expense.
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F&B Invoices in Vietnam: What FDI Companies Should Keep Beyond the E-Invoice
For foreign-invested companies in Vietnam, F&B and client entertainment invoices can become tax-sensitive if the supplier later becomes inactive or high-risk. Learn what documentation FDI companies should keep beyond the e-invoice to protect their tax position.
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5 Common Legal Mistakes Foreign Investors Make When Expanding into Vietnam
Foreign investors expanding into Vietnam often face IRC, ERC, capital contribution, licensing scope, labour, tax and post-licensing compliance risks. Learn the five key legal mistakes to avoid — and how to structure your Vietnam investment correctly from the start.
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