CONDITIONS FOR ESTABLISHING REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN VIETNAM

Decree No. 07/2016 / ND-CP regulating the Commercial Law regarding representative offices and branches of foreign traders in Vietnam that have recently been issued by the Government. Accordingly, foreign traders can establish their representative offices and branches in Vietnam under Vietnam’s commitments in international treaties to which Vietnam is a member. A foreign trader cannot establish more than one representative office or...

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CRIMINAL RECORD GRANTING FOR FOREIGNER

In order to be granted the work permit for foreigner, completing the immigration or reside procedures in a country, foreigners who are or have been residing in Vietnam must apply for a criminal record for the time that they residing in Vietnam. Foreigners who are or have been temporarily residing in Vietnam have the right to request the Department of Justice of the province or city where they are residing or the National...

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US INVESTORS SET UP BUSINESS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

United States (US) businesses are expecting to pour investment capital and set up business in Ho Chi Minh City(HCMC) in the near future, when Vietnam and the US are members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP). Statistics from the Department of Planning and Investment of HCMC showed that in 2015, the city has attracted 26 investment projects from the US with a total capital of approximately 135.4 million USD. In the first 2...

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Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions ( M&A) Legal Services in Vietnam

Our commercial practice at ANT Lawyers helps clients with the following: Incorporation service: advising on business structure, drafting documents, negotiation with local companies and authorities and obtaining licenses and approvals. Post-licensing procedures: advising on the obtaining of various registration, approvals and permits for foreign invested companies in Vietnam. Management: advising on the operation of the board of management...

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WHAT ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME LEGAL MATTERS IN VIETNAM INVOLVE?

Admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam may represent and defend the interests of commercial ship owners and charters involving the total spectrum of maritime casualties, accidents and disputes which may arise in reference to commercial ocean shipping. When legal proceeding arises from a maritime casualty or dispute admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam commit the total range of the firm’s resources and therefore the intensive litigation...

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FORMS OF DISPUTES AND APPROACHES TO SETTLEMENT

Dispute in Vietnam could be between parties in business transaction, foreign investors and Vietnam government, or between countries in implementing international treaties. The formation of market economy in Vietnam took place in the context of the development in the width and depth of the economic ties at a significant fast pace that make Vietnam an important part of the world supply chain.  Vietnam suppliers could sell the goods and services...

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WHAT ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME LEGAL MATTERS IN VIETNAM INVOLVE?

Admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam may represent and defend the interests of commercial ship owners and charters involving the total spectrum of maritime casualties, accidents and disputes which may arise in reference to commercial ocean shipping. Additionally admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam are frequently appointed by a broad vary of domestic and international marine insurance corporations directly or through...

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NOTE ON SETTING UP A REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN VIETNAM

Setting up a representative office is considered one of the simplest forms of investment in Vietnam. The representative office will help the foreign trader to lease office, hire people, open bank account, and promote the business activities in Vietnam market.  The chief representative if being foreigner will then could apply for work permit and temporary residence card to stay in Vietnam.  There is no income tax...

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