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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 processing zone selection, land sub-lease due diligence, major industrial park developers, infrastructure verification, expansion rights, and land use right registration for foreign manufacturers — with expert guidance from Attorney…

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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 — covering regulatory sequencing, industrial land, environmental approvals, fire safety, customs, labour, tax and exit risks. Published by Attorney Vu Manh Quynh, Managing Partner, ECOVIS Vietnam Law, advising international investors…

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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 the legal distinction between the two, the mandatory sequential approval process, charter capital obligations, legal representative requirements, and the governance framework for foreign-invested LLCs — with practical guidance from…

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