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...

According to the provisions of the current Vietnamese construction law, any construction work that is subject to a construction permit but is carried out without being granted such a permit constitutes a violation of the law. Clause 1, Article 89 of the Law on Construction 2014 (as amended and supplemented...

According to the current construction laws of Vietnam, foreign contractors participating in investment and construction projects in Vietnam are required to obtain a Construction Operation Permit. The Law on Construction 2014 (as amended in 2020) and its guiding regulations clearly stipulate that foreign contractors may only carry out construction activities...

In the global innovation ecosystem, Crowdfunding has become a vital financial launchpad, helping breakthrough ideas quickly access real resources. Recognizing this potential, the International Financial Centre (IFC) has officially established a legal framework for the operation of crowdfunding platforms, opening up significant opportunities for innovative startup enterprises. However, to ensure...

In investment activities, the implementation of a project is always associated with specific legal requirements regarding its scope, duration, and conditions of operation. In addition to the stages of establishment and operation, investment law also provides a legal framework governing the termination of investment projects, with the aim of ensuring...

The emergence of the International Financial Centre (IFC) marks an important turning point in the integration of Vietnam's financial market with the world. One of the key pillars of this ecosystem is the operation of the Commodity Exchange – a place that not only operates traditional transactions but also opens...