Foreign investors entering Vietnam must secure an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) before establishing a foreign-invested company. This article provides a complete, practical, and updated 2025 guide on the latest procedures for obtaining an IRC in Vietnam, helping international investors navigate regulatory requirements, timelines, and compliance expectations. Enterprises doing business in Vietnam needs Corporate services in…
Foreign investors increasingly view Vietnam as a strategic market, and establishing a Representative Office (RO) is often the most efficient first step for companies in the commerce and services sectors. This article provides a concise yet comprehensive guide on the legal framework, establishment procedures, compliance duties, and strategic considerations for businesses planning to open an…
Vietnamese enterprises are accelerating their offshore investment plans in 2025, driven by market diversification demands, supply chain shifts, and stronger regional connectivity. This article highlights the most promising regions for expansion, key legal considerations, and strategic opportunities that foreign-focused businesses should keep in mind. Enterprises doing business in Vietnam needs Corporate services in Vietnam should…
(Published on Vietnam Investment Review – VIR) As Vietnam’s economy continues its strong growth trajectory, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an increasingly important pathway for foreign investors seeking to enter and expand within the Vietnamese market. According to Grant Thornton’s M&A Market Report for September 2025, Vietnam recorded 32 transactions in that month alone,…
(Published in Vietnam Investment Review, as part of the Vietnam M&A Forum 2025) According to Grant Thornton’s M&A Market Report for September 2025, Vietnam recorded 32 transactions in September alone, with an estimated total value of USD 762 million. Real estate, logistics, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods continue to be the leading sectors. To…
From 1 July 2026, 38 conditional business lines will no longer be required to obtain business licenses. Instead, a post-inspection mechanism will be applied, with the aim of promoting freedom of enterprise and reducing market entry barriers. Businesses should consider consult with a renowned Vietnam business law firm for Legal Advice on Business in Vietnam…
The Vietnam M&A Forum, one of the most prestigious platforms for mergers and acquisitions and investment connectivity in Vietnam, successfully held its 17th edition amid the global economic recovery and the renewed growth momentum of Vietnam’s M&A market. The Forum is organized by Vietnam Investment Review under the patronage of the Ministry of Planning and…
The Vietnam M&A Forum 2025, a prominent event dedicated to mergers and acquisitions and investment connectivity, announced List of Outstanding M&A Deals of 2024-2025. Over the past 16 years, the Forum has attracted many renowned speakers and senior leaders from investment funds, consulting organizations, corporations, and enterprises across Vietnam and worldwide. The Forum has published…
ASL LAW Firm continues to reaffirm its leading position in the mergers and acquisitions advisory sector by being honored as the Outstanding M&A Advisory Firm Of The Year 2024–2025 at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2025. This achievement carries particular significance, following a series of prestigious recognitions in the Vietnamese market. Previously, the firm was awarded…
(Published on Vietnam Economic News, Ministry of Industry and Trade) RCEP opens up a vast trade space but also creates strong competitive pressure, requiring businesses to strengthen legal understanding and trade remedy capacity. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has opened and continues to open up enormous market-access opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises while imposing higher…
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