Conditional Business Activities in Vietnam: How to Identify Required Licences
A practical 2026 guide to identifying conditional business activities, specialised licences and operating requirements in Vietnam.
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Investment Registration Certificate in Vietnam: Documents & Procedure (2026)
Prepare an IRC application in Vietnam with the right investor documents, project information, filing sequence and post-issuance checks under the 2026 framework.
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Plan a Korea-to-Vietnam investment route, ownership, IRC/ERC sequence, Apostille and document preparation under the 2026 framework.
Chinese Investor Company Formation in Vietnam: 2026 Guide
Plan a China-to-Vietnam investment route, ownership, IRC/ERC sequence, Apostille and document preparation under the 2026 framework.
Vietnam Foreign Investment Law in 2026: Current Rules and What Changes in 2027
Understand the current Vietnam foreign investment framework in 2026, including Law 143/2025, Decree 96/2026 and future-effective Law 24/2026.
Foreign Ownership Limits in Vietnam: What Percentage Can a Foreign Investor Own?
Understand how foreign ownership limits in Vietnam depend on market access, sector rules and transaction structure under the 2026 investment framework.
Foreign Investment Structures in Vietnam: Which Route Fits Your Entry Plan?
Compare the main foreign investment structures in Vietnam: new company, share acquisition, investment project and BCC, with 2026 legal context and practical decision points.
Foreign-owned software company in Vietnam: scope, documents and setup
Plan a foreign-owned software company in Vietnam: define development or platform activities, prepare investor documents and review contracts, IP and data.
Setting up a manufacturing company in Vietnam: site, documents and approvals
Prepare a manufacturing investment in Vietnam: assess the site, production process, investor documents, project approvals and operational readiness.
Foreign-owned trading company in Vietnam: activities, licences and documents
Plan a foreign-owned trading company in Vietnam: distinguish wholesale, retail and online sales, prepare documents and check the current licensing route.
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