Vietnam is regarded as a favourable market entry location for international investors, due to its economic and strategic positioning in the region, as well as the benefits of its geographical location. Recent changes and economic reforms, combined with po

Enterprises and business entities operating in Vietnam are required to follow strict and sometimes tedious compliance procedures in order to be aligned with the corporate legal framework set by the Vietnamese authorities. One of the important compliance p

In recent years, a significant number of investors have shifted their focus towards the education sector in search of more opportunities in Vietnam, and specifically towards the EdTech market vertical, which is still at its early stages in the country. As

Free Trade Agreements (“FTA”) cover many elements of bi-lateral relationships between countries, however one of the most important outcomes is in respect to the trading of goods and products.

On 26 March 2021, the Government issued Decree 31/2021/ND-CP (“Decree 31”) providing Guidance on enforcement of Law on Investment 2020 (“LOI”) and in replacement of the previous Decree 118/2015/ND-CP (“Decree 118”). Decree 31 covers a series of significan

Vietnam’s new Labour Code (known as the Labour Law 2019) came into effect on 1 January 2021 and introduced a number of what appeared to be more subtle changes to previous labour laws as applicable to foreign employees. To implement the new Labour Co

At Acclime Vietnam, we help foreign investors register their own companies in Vietnam. Our corporate establishment and licensing services are designed around simple and practical advice, with clear processes from start to finish.

Financial Technology (“Fintech”) is one of the fastest growing business sectors globally, with Vietnam at the forefront of Fintech growth. Fintech targets a diverse customer base, from individuals, to enterprises, banks, non-government organisations (NGO)

As globalisation advances, Vietnam is increasingly recognised as an attractive and feasible destination for foreign investors to expand or establish operations. Although Vietnam is generally open and welcoming for foreign investment, investors are often u

After years of negotiations, the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect on 1 August 2020, paving the way for increased trade between the EU and Vietnam. The EVFTA is the most comprehensive trade agreement the European

Following the issuance of the new Law on Enterprise 2020 by the Government, which took effective on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Planning and Investment released Decree 1/2021/ND-CP covering enterprises registration on 4 January 2021 (“Decree 1”). The