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Vietnam - Southeast Asia's fastest & growing Economy
Vietnam has emerged as a strategic for global manufacturing, while its young, digitally-native consumer base attracts B2C brands across retail, fintech, and SaaS.
But entering the market requires navigating Investment Law amendments, decree 31/2021, sector-specific licensing, and intricate relationships with local authorities. Mistakes here can delay launch by 6–12 months.
Foreign investors successfully launched in Vietnam through our advisory since 2018.
Our process
Our 5-stage advisory takes typically 4-6 months end-to-end, with full transparency on timeline, deliverables, and regulatory dependencies at each stage.
We analyze your business model against Vietnam's WTO commitments, sector restrictions (decree 31/2021), and recommend the optimal entity structure 100% FDI, JV, or representative office.
We prepare and submit IRC application to the Ministry of Planning & Investment, manage clarification requests, and coordinate with sector ministries for restricted activities.
From corporate bank account opening (we have direct relationships with VCB, BIDV, HSBC VN) to office leasing, work permit applications, and HR onboarding for your initial Vietnamese hires.
Vietnamese Accounting System (VAS) chart of accounts, electronic invoicing (e-invoice mandatory since 2022), VAT/CIT registration, and ongoing compliance calendar setup.
Warm introductions to distributors, suppliers, marketing agencies, and government relations contacts. We host quarterly briefings on regulatory changes affecting your sector.
What you'll get
Vietnam's regulatory landscape is dense - 14+ government touch points for a typical foreign-invested entity. We manage the full stack so you stay focused on building the business.
Sector-specific note
Restricted sectors (fintech, education, e-commerce) require additional sub-licenses. We assess these in Stage 01 and build them into the master timeline.
Ministry of Planning & Investment
Local Department of Planning & Investment
General Department of Taxation
VCB, BIDV, Techcombank, HSBC VN
Ministry of Labour, Invalids & Social Affairs
Social Insurance Agency
Varies by industry & activity
Capabilities
Our team has hands-on experience across the sectors attracting the most foreign capital, with sector-specific regulatory knowledge.
B2B software, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and AI/ML startups expanding into Vietnam's developer talent pool.
Electronics, textiles, and component assembly leveraging Vietnam's strategic location and trade agreements.
D2C brands, marketplace sellers, and Omnichannel retailers entering Southeast Asia's #2 eCommerce market.
Book a 30-minute strategy call. We'll review your business model, identify regulatory considerations, and outline a realistic timeline, no commitment required.
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