Vietnam: Corporate and Company Law

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

International manufacturers establishing operations in Vietnam face critical decisions about customs procedures, product classification, and rules of origin that will determine long-term compliance and efficiency. This analysis examines how to design legally robust trade structures that align manufacturing processes with EVFTA requirements and WTO principles while avoiding common pitfalls that create regulatory exposure.

Vietnam’s education sector is entering a new regulatory era. On December 10, 2025, the National Assembly adopted a series of new and amended laws in the field of education...

Vietnam's indirect tax system encompasses value-added tax, special consumption tax, and import/export duties that apply throughout production and trade processes. Understanding the rates, exemptions, and compliance requirements for each tax type is essential for businesses operating in Vietnam's evolving regulatory environment.

Hintergrund: Warum Vietnam sein FDI-Anreizsystem ändert Vietnam hat ausländische Investoren traditionell durch sehr großzügige Steueranreize angezogen.

On 29 November 2024, the National Assembly enacted Law No. 57/2024/QH15 (the "Amending Law"), introducing significant amendments to several existing laws, including the Law on Planning No. 21/2017/QH14 ("Law on Planning").

On 26 June 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam officially enacted the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), which will come into force on 1 January 2026.

Effective from September 15, 2025, Decree 210/2025/ND-CP establishes a comprehensive legal framework to facilitate investment by startup investment funds in innovative startups in Vietnam, enhancing capital access for these enterprises.