Tax Obligations of Representative Offices in Vietnam

Foreign entities have found Vietnam as an increasing attractive destination for investment.  They could consider entering Vietnam in various forms, including setting up representative offices. “A representative office is a dependent unit of the enterprise, having the task of representing under authorization the interests of the enterprise and protecting such interests” (Clause 2 of article 45, Law on Enterprises 2014). “Representative office...

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How Foreign Investors Comply with Reports Submissions in Vietnam

Foreign investors setting up business in Vietnam have to comply with statistics report submissions according to Vietnam laws.  To ensure compliance, corporate lawyers should be consulted to ensure compliance with reports applicable to foreign owned enterprises in Vietnam. As the current regulation, foreign owned enterprises are obliged to submit monthly, quarterly, six month and annual reports to the Vietnam Department of Statistics or State...

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Danang calls for investment in hi-tech agriculture

The central coast city of Danang called for investors to get involved in hi-tech agriculture projects worth VND1.5 trillion (around US$66 million) at a seminar last Friday, Lao Dong newspaper reports. Experts said at the “Luring Investment into Hi-tech Agriculture in Danang City”seminar that given adverse weather conditions and falling agricultural land, the use of advanced technology in agriculture is a right thing to do to ensure higher productivity...

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Dong Thap lures investments into infrastructure, farm produce processing

HCMC – The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is calling for investors at home and abroad to develop industrial infrastructure, and agricultural goods processing projects, heard a press conference in HCMC last Saturday. The provincial government and the Institute of Vietnam Organic Agricultural Economics unveiled the investment promotion conference under the theme of “Dong Thap – our potential, your opportunity,” which is slated to take place...

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Infrastructure vital for foreign investment attraction

HCMC – Infrastructure plays a key role in whether foreign investors decide to make an investment in Vietnam or not, heard a conference on infrastructure development in HCMC on December 7. Speaking at the conference, Kawaue Junichi, consul general of Japan in HCMC, said the first thing investors will look at is infrastructure when it comes to making an investment decision. According to the consul general, to ensure sustainable infrastructure...

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IP Considerations in Technology Transfer to Vietnam and South-East Asia

On November 14th and 15th, 2017, European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam held a seminar for representatives from businesses and law firms “IP considerations in Technology Transfer to Vietnam and South-East Asia”. The seminar provides some sound advice relating to IP Considerations & Practical Tips for Successful Technology Transfer in Vietnam. Further, audience could learn some ways to minimize risk of IP issues associated with Technology...

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ANT Lawyers Participating in GMS Rail Expansion Summit in Hanoi

Railway infrastructure project will be a huge opportunity for Vietnam to connect with neighboring countries, promote trade growth. Huge financial sources will be needed. For government’s perspective, support from private sector will be encouraged through policy, and laws on Public Private Partnership which will be drafted to replace Decree 15/2015/ND-CP promulgated since 2015. From private sector’s perspectives, investment into infrastructure will...

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