39 articles found in Vietnam

Vietnam's Civil Code 2015 and Commercial Law 2005 govern supply chain breach claims, force majeure exemptions, and remedy caps. Early evidence preservation and formal written notices prevent buyers from accidentally...

Liquidating a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) or joint venture in Vietnam takes 6 to 18 months, driven mostly by tax and customs clearance audits. You must notify the Business Registration...

A Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) gives you 100% equity ownership and full operational authority, making it the default option for open business sectors in Vietnam. Joint Ventures (JVs) are compulsory...

Statutory pre-litigation negotiation is mandatory in Vietnam. Skipping early negotiations allows respondents to delay proceedings or get claims dismissed as premature. Foreign governing law clauses will not shield you from...

How Foreign Investors Prevent Competition Law Violations in Vietnam Joint Ventures Expanding into Vietnam through a joint venture (JV) offers foreign corporations rapid access to local distribution networks and manufacturing...

No Direct Land Ownership: Foreign investors cannot buy land outright in Vietnam. You secure Land Use Rights (LUR) by leasing industrial land for terms up to 50 years (or 70...

Drafting commercial contracts with Vietnamese partners requires direct risk management. As Vietnam continues to grow as a manufacturing and trade powerhouse in 2026, foreign corporations must deal with a legal...

Establishing a Joint Venture in Vietnam: Prevent Disputes Entering a joint venture (JV) in Vietnam offers rapid access to a growing market by leveraging a local partner's networks, regulatory knowledge,...

Mandatory Licensing Updates: A joint venture (JV) buyout is not legally complete when you sign the contract. Ownership changes require amending both the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and the Enterprise...

Vietnam Cross-Border E-Commerce Regulations and IP Protection Mandatory Registration: Foreign e-commerce platforms and merchants with a local Vietnamese domain (.vn) or a Vietnamese-language interface must register with the Ministry of...

Act early: Vietnamese courts and arbitral tribunals favor proactive creditors who initiate structured pre-litigation demands before assets dissipate. Choose the forum wisely: International arbitration is generally more efficient and reliable...

Vietnam Construction Dispute FAQ: Guide for Foreign Developers When a major capital project in Vietnam experiences delays, cost overruns, or contractor defects, the financial stakes are massive. Navigating Vietnam's complex...

Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing manufacturing and e-commerce hubs in Southeast Asia. For foreign brands entering this active market in 2026, protecting intellectual property (IP) is a primary business...

2026 Checklist for Vietnam Joint Venture Regulations In 2026, Vietnam remains one of the world's most active investment destinations. However, establishing a joint venture (JV) requires navigating a complex and...

Vietnam Technology Licensing: Joint Venture or Direct? When expanding a technology-driven business into Vietnam, you face a fundamental strategic choice: establish a joint venture (JV) with a local partner or...

Importing Goods to Vietnam: 2026 Foreign Trader Guide Vietnam is a major global manufacturing and consumer hub in 2026, backed by an expanding network of free trade agreements. However, navigating...

How Foreign Tech Companies Comply with Vietnam's Data Laws Doing digital business in Vietnam requires a clear understanding of its evolving regulations. For international tech companies, e-commerce platforms, and SaaS...

From August 2024, the new Law on Real Estate Business in Vietnam caps any pre-contract deposit for off-plan homes at 5% of the selling price until you sign the Sale...

Vietnam is moving from a patchwork of ICT and cybersecurity rules to a full Law on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law) that will apply strictly from January 2026, on top...

Vietnam's Labor Code 2019 and the Social Insurance Laws (2014 and amended 2024, effective 1 July 2025) govern most employment and social security rights, with enforcement by MOLISA and Vietnam...