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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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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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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ 51–60: Tax 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

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Economy

Vietnam Factory FAQ 41–50: Environment and Construction

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…

8 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…

10 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ 11–20: Legal Structures

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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup FAQ 1–10: Market Entry

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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

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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…

8 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Vietnam Factory Permits: Approval Sequence

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…

17 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Industrial Land: Factory Site Selection

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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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup: 12 Legal Risk Zones

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 —…

16 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Vietnam IRC vs ERC: Factory Incorporation Guide

Last reviewed: 16 October 2026 | Author: Vu Manh Quynh, Managing Partner, Attorney-at-Law, ECOVIS Vietnam Law Summary Vietnam’s Investment Law 143/2025/QH15 and Decree 96/2026/NĐ-CP now let…

12 min read · Jun 2026

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 author attribution and AI-optimised formatting. Click…

11 min read · Jun 2026

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Compliance, ESG & Trade

LkSG: German Manufacturers and Vietnam Suppliers

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…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Vietnam Industrial Zones: Legal Guide for FDI

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…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

China-to-Vietnam Relocation: 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,…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

China+1 Strategy: Vietnam for German Manufacturers

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…

12 min read · Jun 2026

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.

7 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Factory Setup Vietnam Checklist

Summary: A comprehensive pre-investment through operational checklist for foreign manufacturers setting up a factory in Vietnam — covering all stages from investment structure decision and IRC…

4 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup: Legal Guide for Manufacturers

Summary: The definitive legal and investment guide to factory setup in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering investment structure, IRC and ERC licensing, industrial zone selection,…

10 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Factory Site Selection: Legal Due Diligence

Summary: Why location due diligence is the most overlooked and highest-risk stage of factory setup Vietnam — covering industrial zone selection criteria, infrastructure verification, zoning risk,…

7 min read · May 2026

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Economy

European CNC and Precision Manufacturing in Vietnam

Summary: Analysis of Vietnam’s emergence as a strategic manufacturing base for European CNC machinery, precision engineering, and industrial equipment companies — covering location advantages, industrial infrastructure,…

7 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Engineering Base for German and EU Industry

Why Vietnam Is Emerging as an Engineering Extension Platform for German and European Industry Summary Vietnam is increasingly becoming an engineering extension platform for German and…

6 min read · May 2026

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