Distribution and retail activities of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) have consistently constituted a conditional business sector subjected to stringent regulation in the Vietnamese market. The promulgation of Decree No. 342/2026 marks a fundamental shift in market access policy and administrative decentralization: ranging from the redefinition of the competence of provincial-level People's...

During operation, errors may arise in enterprise registration information due to declaration or updating errors, or during the processing of dossiers by the business registration authority. These discrepancies, even if related to only a small piece of information, may cause difficulties for enterprises in carrying out administrative procedures, transacting with...

Along with the development of trade and logistics activities, warehousing services in Vietnam have increasingly attracted the attention of foreign investors. However, such business activities are subject to various legal regulations on investment, enterprises, and logistics services, particularly market access conditions applicable to foreign investors. Therefore, what conditions must foreign...

Understanding conditional business lines is critical for both domestic and foreign investors entering the Vietnamese market. Identifying these requirements in advance ensures regulatory compliance and prevents administrative penalties or operational suspension.

For foreign-invested economic organizations (FDI) operating in the distribution and retail of goods in Vietnam, a Business License (commonly referred to as a Retail License) is a mandatory legal prerequisite before formally commencing commercial operations. Since coming into force, Decree No. 342/2026/ND-CP has established an updated legal framework, clearly delineating...

Against the backdrop of the continued development of Vietnam’s cinematographic market, cinematographic exhibition services have attracted increasing interest from foreign investors. However, this sector is subject to both investment laws and specialized regulations on cinematography. Therefore, investors should understand the market access conditions and relevant legal requirements before commencing business...

Vietnam's investment regulatory framework has undergone significant changes in 2026 following the entry into force of the new Law on Investment and its implementing regulations. The new framework is intended to simplify investment procedures, provide greater flexibility for investors and improve the overall investment environment. For foreign investors, however, these...

The Minister of Education and Training has recently promulgated Circular No. 65/2026/TT-BGDĐT stipulating the conditions, processes, procedures, and authority regarding the recognition of diplomas and degrees issued by foreign educational institutions for use in Vietnam. The Circular takes effect on September 26, 2026.

On July 31, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular No. 38/2026/TT-NHNN ("Circular 38") guiding foreign exchange management regarding foreign investment activities in Vietnam. Circular 38 officially takes effect from August 18, 2026, entirely replacing Circular No. 06/2019/TT-NHNN and amending/supplementing Circular No. 03/2025/TT-NHNN.

During the pre-licensing stage of establishing a foreign-invested enterprise (FDI) in Vietnam, foreign investors often need to transfer funds from abroad to make security deposits for land/factory leasing or to cover initial legal expenses. However, whether direct fund transfers from abroad can be lawfully recognized as charter capital contributions after...