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Vietnam Business License Requirements: Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Investors
In the context of Vietnam’s rapidly developing economy, foreign investors are increasingly looking for opportunities to establish their business presence here. The article below provides a comprehensive guide to help you understand the requirements, procedures, and processes for obtaining a business license in accordance with current legal regulations.
24/02/2025
Procedure for Foreign Investors to Lease Land in Industrial Zones
Leasing land in an industrial zone is crucial for foreign investors aiming to implement manufacturing projects in Vietnam. This article provides a detailed guide on the procedures, formalities, and legal issues related to leasing land in industrial zones.
13/02/2025
Investment Conditions for Foreign Investors in Industrial Parks in 2025
In the context of deepening international economic integration, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for foreign investors, particularly in the manufacturing sector within industrial parks (IPs). This article provides detailed information on the latest investment conditions applicable in 2025.
12/02/2025
Detailed Guide on Investor Selection Bidding under Decree 115/2024/ND-CP
Decree 115/2024/ND-CP on investor selection bidding has brought important changes in the process and procedures for bidding on land-use projects. This article provides a detailed guide on the new regulations and implementation process.
11/02/2025
Guide to Foreign Investment Procedures in Industrial Zones: From A-Z 2025
Foreign investment in Industrial Zones (IZs) is becoming a strong development trend in Vietnam. In recent years, Vietnam has become an attractive destination for foreign investors, especially in industrial zones. According to data from the Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Planning and Investment), as of the end of September 2023, there were 28,498 FDI projects licensed in Vietnam with a total registered capital of USD 478.8 billion.
10/02/2025
Law on Organization of People’s Courts
Replacing its 2014 predecessor, the 2024 Law on Organization of People’s Courts (the Law) defines the position, functions, duties, powers and organizational structure of people’s courts. It also provides judges, assessors and other title holders in people’s courts, and assurance of operation of people’s courts.
05/02/2025
Draft Law stimulates scientific research and technological development
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has released a draft Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, focusing on science and technology human resources, incentives for science and technology workers, commercialization of research outcomes, and management of state budget-funded science and technology programs and tasks.
04/02/2025
Draft decree to facilitate foreign investors’ access to Vietnam’s stock market
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released a draft decree revising Decree 155 of 2020 with numerous provisions regarding foreign ownership limits in public companies, a move which is expected to remove the current bottleneck for foreign investors to join and contribute to the sustainable upgrading of Vietnam’s stock market.
04/02/2025
Draft Law on Excise Tax revises taxable and non-taxable objects
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed revising the 2008 Law on Excise Tax with a focus on taxable and non-taxable objects to better align tax regulations with policies on protection of people’s health and management of high-end products and services.
03/02/2025
Understanding Vietnam's Decree 162 on Credit Fund Licensing: A Comprehensive Guide
Vietnam's financial sector has witnessed significant regulatory developments with the introduction of Decree 162/2024/ND-CP, which establishes guidelines for licensing people's credit funds and regulating foreign investment in this sector. This guide provides an in-depth analysis of the decree's key provisions and implications.
27/01/2025
Complete Guide to Vietnam's Semiconductor Investment Policies 2025
Vietnam's semiconductor industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the country's industrial development strategy, attracting increasing attention from foreign investors. This comprehensive guide delves into the latest investment policies, opportunities, and regulatory framework shaping the semiconductor landscape in Vietnam.
24/01/2025
Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety
Passed on June 27, the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety (the Law) aims to create a legal foundation for ensuring road traffic order and safety, protecting the life and health of road users, and building an orderly, disciplined and safe society, so as to guarantee better exercise of human rights and civil rights according to the 2013 Constitution and treaties to which Vietnam is a contracting party.
23/12/2024
Government to determine personal income tax reduction based on family circumstances
The Government would be vested with the authority to determine reduction based on family circumstances for personal income taxpayers and their dependants in alignment with the country’s socio-economic development in each period.
20/12/2024
New regulations on enforcement of civil judgments to be brought into law
Involved parties might reach agreement on judgment enforcement, provided that their agreement does not violate legal prohibitions, upholds social morality, neither affects the lawful rights and interests of the State or third parties nor prolongs the enforcement process or evades the obligation to pay enforcement charges.
10/12/2024
Safeguarding digital assets: Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Laws and foreign hosting companies
In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a dynamic player in the global digital economy. With its rapidly growing tech sector and increasing internet penetration, the country has become an attractive destination for foreign hosting companies.
03/12/2024
Understanding the legal framework for foreign investment in Vietnam
Vietnam has made significant strides in creating a favorable environment for foreign investment. The cornerstone of this framework is the Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises, which provide the foundation for foreign investor rights in the country.
02/12/2024