Vietnam: Corporate and Company Law

International Employment Lawyer recently invited employment specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Vietnam to share insights on key issues currently impacting employers in the country.

Vietnam's M&A market has reached a new level of sophistication, with foreign investors increasingly acquiring existing Vietnamese businesses to gain immediate market access, operating licenses, and established infrastructure. Understanding the complex regulatory framework—spanning investment law, corporate governance, competition rules, and sector-specific requirements—is essential for successfully navigating acquisitions in one of Asia's most dynamic emerging markets.

Vietnam's government has issued comprehensive reforms affecting state-owned enterprises, cybersecurity obligations, and cross-border document authentication. New regulations establish classification criteria for SOE ownership levels, implement the Apostille Convention to streamline document legalization, and introduce expanded data localization requirements alongside licensing frameworks for cybersecurity products and services.

Vietnam's Decree No. 187/2026/ND-CP introduces critical reforms to corporate insolvency proceedings by establishing clear mechanisms for replacing legal representatives and maintaining business operations during bankruptcy. The decree addresses a fundamental challenge that has historically paralyzed distressed enterprises: ensuring management continuity when legal representatives become incapable of performing their duties, thereby preserving enterprise value and protecting creditor interests.

Manufacturing operations between China, Vietnam, and the EU require careful alignment of corporate structure with customs and trade planning. This article examines how to translate legal strategy into operational reality through proper entity structuring, regulatory compliance, internal control systems, and audit preparation. Companies must establish robust frameworks that support scalability while avoiding common pitfalls that undermine long-term manufacturing success.

Global supply chains are undergoing significant transformation as companies adopt "China + 1" strategies, with Vietnam emerging as a premier manufacturing destination. However, relocating manufacturing operations involves complex legal considerations under Vietnamese customs law, WTO principles, free trade agreements, and regulatory compliance that must be addressed before production begins. This comprehensive guide examines why legal planning should precede operational decisions and identifies the critical

There is no single document regulating M&A activities in Vietnam. The relevant rules are contained in several laws and regulations governing general corporate and investment issues.

Der vietnamesische Pharmamarkt gehört zu den am schnellsten wachsenden in Asien. Mit einer Bevölkerung von über 100 Millionen, steigenden Gesundheitsausgaben...

Vietnam's pharmaceutical market is among the fastest growing in Asia. With a population of over 100 million...