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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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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

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…

2 min read · Jun 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

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…

3 min read · Jun 2026

Legal review concept, representing Vietnam's conditional business sector checklist for foreign investors

FDI & Market Entry

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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

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 are not…

4 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

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 repatriation, related-party…

8 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

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 options (Vietnam…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

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, export processing…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

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 foreign workers,…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

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 begins (first…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

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 correct issuing…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

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, construction permit…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

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 capital contribution…

6 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q21–Q30): Industrial Land and Location

Summary: Questions Q21–Q30 cover industrial park vs EPZ vs industrial cluster selection, how foreign companies lease land in Vietnam, typical sub-lease terms and costs, major industrial…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ (Q1–Q10): Market Entry and Investment Strategy

Summary: Questions Q1–Q10 answer why Vietnam is a top manufacturing destination, whether 100% foreign ownership is permitted, which provinces suit export manufacturing, realistic project timelines, minimum…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Licensing and Approvals: Complete Sequence Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Summary: Licensing and approvals for a foreign-invested factory in Vietnam involve a mandatory multi-authority sequence covering the IRC, ERC, Environmental Impact Assessment, construction permit, fire safety…

15 min read · Jun 2026

ECOVIS international professional network - legal and tax services in 90+ countries

Economy

Industrial Land and Location in Vietnam: Factory Site Selection Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Summary: Choosing the right industrial location in Vietnam is one of the highest-stakes decisions in a factory setup project. This guide covers industrial park vs export…

16 min read · Jun 2026

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

Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map: 12 Risk Zones Foreign Manufacturers Must Address

Summary: The Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map identifies and categorises the 12 highest-impact risk zones that foreign manufacturers encounter when establishing factory operations in Vietnam —…

14 min read · Jun 2026

Asia-Pacific investment advisory - ECOVIS Vietnam Law cross-border legal services

Economy

IRC vs ERC Vietnam: Legal Structure and Incorporation for Foreign Manufacturers

Summary: The IRC (Investment Registration Certificate) and ERC (Enterprise Registration Certificate) are the two foundational licences for any foreign-invested manufacturing company in Vietnam. This guide explains…

14 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

100 FAQ about Factory Setup Vietnam for Foreign Manufacturers

Read Each Section as a Standalone Article Each of the 10 sections below is available as a dedicated article with FAQPage schema, author attribution, and AI-optimised…

51 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and Vietnamese Suppliers: What Manufacturers Need to Know

A practical guide to LkSG compliance for German manufacturers operating in or sourcing from Vietnam — covering own operations, direct supplier obligations, risk areas in the…

6 min read · Jun 2026

International investors entering Vietnam market - ECOVIS Vietnam Law regulatory advisory

Economy

Industrial Zones in Vietnam: Strategic and Legal Considerations for Foreign Investors

A legal and strategic guide to industrial zone selection in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering zone categories, tax incentives, infrastructure criteria, environmental compliance, and legal…

6 min read · Jun 2026

ECOVIS Germany-Vietnam legal corridor - manufacturing relocation and FDI advisory

Economy

Relocating Production from China to Vietnam: Legal Roadmap for German Manufacturers

A structured legal roadmap for German manufacturers relocating or diversifying production from China to Vietnam — covering corporate structure design, investment licensing, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing,…

6 min read · Jun 2026

Vietnam industrial zone development - ECOVIS Vietnam Law FDI structuring and compliance

Economy

China+1 Strategy: Why Vietnam Is Becoming the Preferred Manufacturing Destination for German Companies

An analysis of why Vietnam has emerged as the leading China+1 manufacturing destination for German companies — covering trade agreements, cost structure, supply chain development, and…

11 min read · Jun 2026

German manufacturing investors in Vietnam - ECOVIS Vietnam Law market entry advisory

Economy

Factory Setup Roadmap in Vietnam for German Manufacturers

A step-by-step legal roadmap for German manufacturers setting up factory operations in Vietnam — covering investment structure, industrial park selection, licensing, and operational compliance.

5 min read · Jun 2026

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