In the process of expanding business operations, the establishment and registration of domestic branches is a common choice for many enterprises in order to strengthen market presence and optimize business efficiency. However, in practice, many enterprises encounter difficulties when approaching legal regulations related to dossiers, processes, and procedures for branch...

In the context of increasingly deep international economic integration, Vietnam has become an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign investors. However, behind these capital inflows lies a complex legal system designed to ensure transparency, stability, and fairness in the investment environment. One of the essential steps for a project...

In the context of Vietnam’s orientation to become a regional manufacturing and innovation hub, attracting high-tech investment plays a pivotal role in improving productivity and shifting the economic structure toward modernization. From 2024–2025, the Government issued several new legal documents to refine the investment institutional framework, most notably Decree 19/2025/ND-CP,...

In the context of an increasingly competitive investment environment, the continuous and stable operation of projects in compliance with legal regulations is a key factor for investors. When the duration of a project is about to expire, the extension procedure becomes an indispensable step to ensure the investor’s rights and...

To create a sustainable innovation ecosystem, reducing the financial burden in the early stages is a vital factor for Startups and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Fully recognizing this, the Government has enacted Decree No. 20/2026/ND-CP with a comprehensive incentive package and specific implementation guidelines. Beyond merely exempting or reducing...

Foreign investment activities in Vietnam are governed by the Law on Investment 2020 and the Law on Enterprises 2020, both of which came into effect on January 1, 2021. The Law on Investment 2020 regulates all business investment activities within the territory of Vietnam, clearly defining the rights and obligations...

To realize the ambition of turning Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang into leading financial destinations in the region, the policy of attracting "eagles" and global talent plays a key role. Removing barriers to immigration procedures, the International Financial Centre (IFC) applies a special mechanism for visa and residence...

As Vietnam increasingly becomes an attractive destination for international investors, the demand for establishing representative offices of foreign traders continues to rise. However, behind a legally operating representative office lies a stringent legal procedure, which can sometimes cause confusion for foreign businesses that are unfamiliar with the regulations. Understanding the...

To create a sustainable innovation ecosystem, reducing the financial burden in the early stages is vital for Startups and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Recognizing this, the Government has issued Decree No. 20/2026/ND-CP, introducing a comprehensive incentive package with specific implementation guidelines. Beyond Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Personal Income...

In the development journey of an Innovative Startup Enterprise (Startup), capital mobilization through Private Placement of shares is a strategic step to access large financial resources from professional investors. Unlike crowdfunding which targets the public, private placement at the International Financial Centre (IFC) targets strategic partners and financial institutions with...