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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 · 8 min read · September 2026

Choosing a German-Speaking Legal Adviser in Vietnam: Four Adviser Models and Seven Selection Criteria

Four adviser models, seven selection criteria and the questions DACH investors should ask before engaging counsel for a Vietnam market entry or factory.

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Four adviser models for German, Austrian and Swiss investors in Vietnam: integrated law and tax firm, law firm only, Big Four legal arm, and local firm.

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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.

Sep 2026 Your Vietnam Rep Office Must Now Name Its Parent’s Owner Vietnam now runs two beneficial ownership regimes. Representative offices and branches declare their foreign parent's legal and beneficial owners to the tax authority on… Read the analysis → Sep 2026 Vietnam’s Apostille Regime Takes Effect on 11 September 2026 — But Not for Germany What businesses and individuals need to know: Vietnam issues Apostilles from 11 September 2026, but Germany objected to its accession. Germany–Vietnam documents still require… Read the analysis → Sep 2026 Vietnam Trade, Customs & Supply Chain Integrity 2026: What Foreign Manufacturers Should Review Vietnam is moving to data-driven customs supervision, tighter origin controls and strategic trade rules. What foreign manufacturers should review in 2026 — by ECOVIS… Read the analysis → Aug 2026 Interim Country Leadership in Vietnam: What It Costs vs. Seconding a Group Executive (12-Month TCO) A structural 12-month total-cost-of-ownership comparison of three Vietnam country-leadership options — expat secondment, early permanent hire, interim leadership — by the Vietnam Business Advisory… 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

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

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

Labour, Immigration & Expats

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…

8 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

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

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…

11 min read · Jun 2026

Cash register with LCD display, illustrating invoice and receipt documentation for F&B businesses in Vietnam

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

Vietnam investment legal advisory - ECOVIS Vietnam Law FDI structuring services

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

Investor analyzing financial charts on a mobile device, illustrating capital and tax planning decisions for foreign-invested companies in Vietnam

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

Operators monitoring systems in a control room, illustrating post-licensing operational compliance for factories in Vietnam

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…

9 min read · Jun 2026

Three heavy industry engineers in hard hats and safety gear at a pipe manufacturing factory, illustrating FDI factory setup legal services in Nghe An Province

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…

10 min read · Jun 2026

Cargo logistics operations, representing a Vietnam logistics joint venture supported by ECOVIS Australia and ECOVIS Vietnam

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…

9 min read · Jun 2026

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

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,…

8 min read · Jun 2026

Business professional reviewing investment application documents, representing the ERC-before-IRC capital freeze risk in Vietnam

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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

Business meeting discussing Vietnam FDI policy and Resolution 10-NQ/TW

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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

Engineer inspecting solar panels at an industrial power plant, illustrating FDI petrochemical and manufacturing legal services in Thanh Hoa Province

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

Business professionals in a Ho Chi Minh City office building, representing local legal services in Thu Duc

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…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Two business professionals in discussion, illustrating market entry strategy planning for foreign investors setting up a factory in Vietnam

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

Large empty warehouse with high ceilings, illustrating industrial and logistics facilities in Vietnam

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

Warehouse manager checking a mobile phone in a logistics facility office

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

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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…

17 min read · Jun 2026

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