1. Summary of Legal Issues and Practical Implementation The balance between host-state regulatory autonomy (particularly regarding national defense, security, and public health) and the legitimate expectations of foreign investors under International Investment Agreements (IIAs) presents complex jurisdictional challenges. 2. Core Applicable Legal Provisions 3. Legal Consequences and Sanctions 4. Legal Commentary and Evaluation 5. Conclusion […]
1. Legal Framework Governing Startup Investments Legal due diligence in connection with startup investments in Vietnam is primarily governed by the following legislation: 2. Principal Areas Reviewed During Legal Due Diligence During the due diligence process, the investor’s legal advisors will typically require the startup to establish a secure Data Room containing corporate records and […]
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 […]