Investing in Vietnam: Key Legal and Tax Considerations for Foreign Investors

Volume 13 No 1    /    Read Article

By Nguyen Thi Quynh and Nguyen Thi Hang Nga (Guest Authors)

Vietnam has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic investment destinations, supported by strong economic growth, a large and increasingly skilled workforce, and deep integration into the global trading system through numerous free trade agreements. Ho Chi Minh City plays a central role in attracting foreign direct investment, particularly in manufacturing, services, technology, logistics, and consumer-related industries. In their article, Nguyen Thi Quynh, the managing partner at Eruditus Legal, Ho Chi Minh City, and Nguyen Thi Hang Nga, a tax partner at Eruditus Legal, Ho Chi Minh City, provide a practical overview of the key legal and regulatory considerations that foreign investors should take into account before investing in the country. Topics covered address investment structures, licensing requirements, corporate income tax, value-added tax, special consumption tax, and import and export duties.  See more →