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Do foreign businesses need representative offices in Vietnam? The answer depends heavily on what the foreign company actually wants to accomplish in the Vietnamese market. A representative office can be a practical and relatively limited vehicle for market research, liaison, and business promotion, but it is not a substitute for a Vietnamese operating company when…
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Sep
Sep
Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign investors, but establishing a foreign-invested company involves more than registering a legal entity and transferring capital. The most important decisions often have to be made before incorporation, including market access, investment structure, ownership, licensing, capital arrangements, and the company’s intended activities. Understanding the little-known facts about FDI company…
15
Sep
Sep
Opening a company in Vietnam can create significant opportunities, but choosing the wrong structure, overlooking licensing requirements, or failing to prepare for tax and compliance obligations can create problems long after the company is established. For both Vietnamese entrepreneurs and foreign investors, following the key steps to avoid risks when opening a company in Vietnam…
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Sep
Sep
Vietnam continues to attract foreign investors and international businesses, but entering the market without a clear understanding of local regulations can turn an attractive business opportunity into a costly legal problem. From offshore investment structures and tax obligations to employment, data protection, and contractual risks, businesses need to identify the five costly legal issues when…
27
Sep
Sep
Vietnamese employers are operating in an increasingly detailed labor and employment environment, where changes in minimum wages, social insurance, employment policies, foreign-worker requirements, and workplace compliance can directly affect business costs and operations. The labor framework applicable in 2026 includes the consolidated Labor Code, the new minimum-wage regime, the revised social insurance framework, and updated…
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Sep
Sep
Choosing the right dispute resolution mechanism can significantly affect the time, cost, confidentiality, and ultimate outcome of a commercial dispute in Vietnam. Negotiation, mediation, litigation, and arbitration each offer different advantages, and the fastest dispute resolution options Vietnam businesses can use will depend heavily on the nature of the dispute, the contractual framework, the parties…
14
Sep
Sep
The demand for outsourced legal services in Vietnam is becoming increasingly relevant as businesses face a more complex regulatory environment, expanding compliance obligations, and growing pressure to control operating costs. Rather than maintaining large in-house legal teams for every legal function, many companies are turning to external legal providers for specialized advice, contract work, compliance…
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Sep
Sep
A trade remedy investigation can create significant commercial and legal pressure for exporters, manufacturers, importers, and other businesses involved in international trade. In Vietnam and foreign markets, anti-dumping investigations may affect market access, pricing, supply chains, and long-term business relationships. Understanding the appropriate business response to anti-dumping investigations Vietnam is therefore essential for companies seeking…
02
Oct
Oct
Projects involving real estate and construction in Vietnam can offer substantial opportunities, but investors must navigate a legal framework involving land, investment, planning, housing, real estate business, construction, environmental requirements, and project approvals. In 2026, the regulatory environment has also continued to evolve, making legal review particularly important before investors commit significant capital. Understanding the…
14
Sep
Sep
For Vietnamese businesses expanding internationally, Vietnam trademark registration does not necessarily have to cover every possible country from the beginning. A country-by-country approach can allow businesses to prioritize the markets that matter most, allocate their IP budget more efficiently, and adapt trademark protection to actual commercial expansion. Cost-effective country-by-country trademark filing Vietnam businesses undertake can…
