Investment

A Step-by-Step Guide from Legal Registration to Tax, Banking, and Accounting Setup Starting a business in Vietnam has become increasingly attractive thanks to the country's rapid economic growth, strategic location, expanding consumer market, and numerous free trade agreements. Whether you are a local entrepreneur, a foreign investor, or an overseas Vietnamese returning to invest, understanding the company formation process can save significant time, cost, and compliance risk

Introduction When a company announces that it is "going public," headlines often focus on the company's founders, investors, or the stock exchange where the shares will be listed. However, behind every successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) is an investment bank working behind the scenes. Investment banks are the architects, advisors, marketers, financial analysts, negotiators, and risk managers that guide companies through one of the most important milestones in their corp

Introduction For foreign investors establishing companies in Vietnam, one of the most important compliance requirements is opening and properly using a Capital Investment Bank Account (often called a Direct Investment Capital Account or DICA). Improper use of these accounts may create significant legal, tax, foreign exchange, and profit remittance risks. This article provides a comprehensive overview of regulations governing the opening and usage of capital investment account

Introduction Corporate governance plays a critical role in ensuring transparency, accountability, efficiency, and legal compliance within businesses. In Vietnam, corporate governance requirements vary significantly depending on the type of enterprise structure selected. Under current Vietnamese laws—primarily the Enterprise Law 2020 and related regulations—different enterprise structures have different requirements regarding management bodies, decision-making authority, owner

When expanding into Southeast Asia, entrepreneurs and investors frequently compare Singapore and Vietnam as two of the region’s most attractive business destinations. While Singapore is widely known for its ease of doing business and financial infrastructure, Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s fastest-growing manufacturing and consumer markets. However, before establishing operations, understanding the available business structures in each country is critical. Different str

Singapore has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs, startups, and multinational businesses due to its business-friendly regulations, strategic location, efficient tax system, and strong legal framework. However, choosing the right company structure is one of the most important decisions when establishing a business in Singapore. Different business structures offer different advantages in terms of liability protection, taxation, ownership fl

Introduction Vietnam has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive investment destinations. Strong economic growth, competitive labor costs, strategic geographic location, and expanding international trade relationships have attracted significant domestic and foreign investment. However, before investing in Vietnam, understanding the legal framework governing investments is essential. Vietnam’s Investment Law establishes the rules, procedures, incentives, restriction