1. What is a Foreign-Invested Economic Organization? Pursuant to Clause 22, Article 3 of the Law on Investment 2020, a foreign-invested economic organization means an economic organization having a foreign investor as a member or shareholder. Furthermore, the definition of a foreign-invested economic organization remains unchanged under Clause 22, Article 3 of the Law on […]
1. What are Documents Evidencing the Legal Status of the Investor? Documents evidencing the legal status of the investor mean certified true copies of personal identification documents or documents certifying the establishment and operation of an economic organization. 2. What do Documents Evidencing the Legal Status of the Investor include? Pursuant to Clause 15, Article […]
As Vietnam’s startup ecosystem continues to flourish, venture capital (VC) funds are playing an increasingly critical role in financing innovation and high-growth enterprises. Yet, the regulatory framework for these funds in Vietnam is still evolving—and at times, unclear. This article explores how Vietnamese law governs venture capital funds, the challenges investors may face, and what legal […]
The establishment of economic organizations in Vietnam by foreign investors is one of the most common forms of international investment. However, this process entails various legal issues related to conditions, procedures, and investment limitations. 1.Definition– A foreign investor is an individual with foreign nationality or an organization established under foreign laws conducting investment and business […]
1. The Rise of Condotels: A Promising Investment Model Condotels—short for condominium hotels—emerged in Vietnam as an attractive investment option, combining the concept of individual property ownership with short-term hotel rental operations. Investors are drawn to condotels due to the potential for high returns, the opportunity to use the property for personal vacations, and the […]
Over the past decade, foreign direct investment (FDI) has driven economic growth in developing countries, with governments offering tax incentives to attract capital. However, low-tax jurisdictions often gain a competitive edge. To address tax avoidance and profit shifting by multinational enterprises (MNEs), the OECD introduced the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2023, setting a 15% […]