How to start an accommodation business in Vietnam

In this article we will cover the fundamentals of starting an accommodation business in Vietnam. 1) Examples of types of popular foreign invested accommodation businesses in Vietnam. i) Hostels. We have had several clients looking to open hostels around the country. Hostels can be very lucrative when set up well. From our observation, one […]
How to buy equity in a company in Vietnam.

A foreign investor / entrepreneur can either fully buy out a business, or they could buy equity in a company in Vietnam (partial investment). In this guide we will focus on the latter. Let’s start with some of the benefits for a foreigner buying equity in a company in Vietnam. 1, What are the advantages […]
How to buy a business in Vietnam – All you need to know

A foreign investor / entrepreneur can either fully buy out a business, or they could partially invest to acquire equity in an existing business in Vietnam. This guide focuses on the first option: how to buy a business in Vietnam. In another guide, we will cover the second option: buying equity. Buying a business in […]
Enterprise Registration Certificate in Vietnam

You may have heard of an ERC – Enterprise Registration Certificate, however, you might not be sure exactly what it is used for. Here is a short article explaining what an ERC is. What is an Enterprise Registration Certificate? ERC (Enterprise Registration Certificate) is a mandatory legal certificate for you to be eligible to set […]
Investment Registration Certificate in Vietnam

Along with the Enterprise Registration Certificate, the Investment Registration Certificate is a required certificate in the business registration process for foreigners who want to open a company in Vietnam. For foreign investors (companies and individuals), the process and conditions for setting up a business are different from those of Vietnamese… Therefore, it’s good to thoroughly […]
Business compliance in Vietnam

After registering a company in Vietnam, foreign investors must ensure that it complies with local laws and reporting requirements. This article was written to give details about business compliance in Vietnam and to assist foreigners in planning their tax reporting in Vietnam ahead of time. 1. Requirements for business compliance in Vietnam Registering for tax […]
Vietnam accounting standard for business owners

As a foreign business owner in Vietnam, understanding Vietnam accounting standards is crucial to make sure that you meet the business compliance requirements in Vietnam. Local and foreign companies must document financial transactions in accordance with Vietnam Accounting Standards (VAS), which were developed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance, in addition to the Accounting Law. […]
What are the costs of starting a business in Hoi An?

In this guide, we will share with you some of the main costs of starting a business in Hoi An. In Vietnam as a whole, there are national laws and regulations for foreign investment, however, each province has its own policies, requirements and restrictions. Business in Hoi An Hoi An is a well-known spot for […]
HOW CAN FOREIGNERS INVEST IN THE VIETNAM STOCK MARKET? – A GUIDE TO ALL OPTIONS

This article was written by Steve Green, an experienced professional global investor that blogs weekly about how to best invest in the Vietnam stock market. You can follow his site via the link here, VIETNAM STOCK MARKET – Exploring how to best invest in the Vietnam stock market. (vietnamesestockmarket.com). Articles that focus on whether foreigners […]
How to register a business in Vietnam

Are you considering registering a business in Vietnam? Great idea: Vietnam is full of opportunities, and there are various business and investment incentives available if you know where to look. But the procedures and the requirements may seem a bit daunting to you? There is in fact nothing to be worried about. For most people, […]