Compliance with foreign loan regulations in Vietnam is an important consideration for international investors, as it has a direct impact on cash-flows, structural considerations and the commercial position of their business.

Accessing foreign loans is a common practice for companies operating in Vietnam, where many foreign invested businesses are usually funded by part capital and part debt. The debt is generally provided by their parent entities or other financial insti

Changes were released earlier this year, affecting the recording and processing of foreign sourced loans by Vietnamese companies. This Client Update looks at what these changes mean to Vietnamese entities, and what business managers/owners need to be