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Nov 2026 EPE Status and Domestic Sales in Vietnam: What Korean and Japanese Suppliers Need to Know In brief A component manufacturer may establish an EPE in Vietnam to serve overseas customers, then receive an order from a Vietnamese assembler. Permission… Read the analysis → Oct 2026 ECOVIS–Qiushiyuan Salon on Cross-Border Semiconductor Investment On 18 September 2026, ECOVIS and the Qiushiyuan Semiconductor Alliance held a cross-border investment salon focused on the overseas expansion of Chinese semiconductor businesses.… Read the analysis → Oct 2026 Five errors to check in beneficial owner filings in Vietnam Five errors to check in a Vietnam beneficial owner filing, from naming a parent company to missing the company’s own BO list. Read the analysis → Oct 2026 Vietnam Beneficial Ownership: The 25% Indirect Test How to trace ownership through holding companies to Vietnam’s 25% beneficial owner threshold, with fictitious worked examples and the three-tier fallback. Read the analysis →

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FDI & Market Entry · 15 min read · November 2026

Vietnam IRC and ERC Alignment: 13 Investor FAQs

Last reviewed: 9 November 2026 | By ECOVIS Vietnam Law Summary: A change to a Vietnamese company’s registered business lines does not automatically require an amendment to its Investment Registration Certificate (IRC). The answer depends on whether the investment project’s…

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All topics Company news Compliance, ESG & Trade Economy FDI & Market Entry Featured Labour, Immigration & Expats Legal Tax Structuring Local Legal Guides M&A & Corporate M&A Advisory Manufacturing & Industrial Market Entry & Licensing Real Estate Tax & Transfer Pricing Technology Law Technology, Data & IP
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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam as China+1 Manufacturing Base: Legal 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

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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: CIT, VAT, Transfer Pricing

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 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

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam FDI Legal Guide for German Investors

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.…

11 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Investment: CEO, CFO and General Counsel FAQs

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

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Conditional Business Sectors: 2026 Checklist

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

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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

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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

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam IT Support SLAs: 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

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam Market Entry for Managed IT Service Providers

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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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

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Labour, Immigration & Expats

HR Compliance for Foreign Training Firms 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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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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

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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

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FDI & Market Entry

Incorporating a Company in Vietnam: Investor Guide

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

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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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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam F&B Invoices: Tax Compliance Risks

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

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FDI & Market Entry

Vietnam FDI: F&B Expense Records Beyond E-Invoices

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

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FDI & Market Entry

5 Legal Mistakes 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

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Economy

Vietnam Tax Incentives: What Investors Must Verify

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

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Economy

Vietnam Factory FAQ 91–100: Disputes, Risk and Exit

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…

11 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ 81–90: Post-Licensing

Summary: Questions Q81–Q90 cover post-licensing operational compliance for Vietnam factories: quarterly and annual investment-reporting obligations to the investment registration authority, capital contribution deadlines, foreign loan registration…

10 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ 71–80: Customs and Exports

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

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