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VIETNAM · BUSINESS & INVESTMENT LAW

Make the right move
With the right counsel

Explore practical information on foreign investment, commercial contracts, corporate governance and regulatory matters in Vietnam, with clear guidance on how to make an initial enquiry.

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Practical advice · Commercial perspective · Clear communication
What we do
Foreign investmentCorporate lawCommercial contractsIP protection
PRACTICE AREAS

Legal support across your business lifecycle

Explore the scope of each service and the practical value it is designed to provide.

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Foreign Investment & M&A

Legal structuring and transaction support for investors establishing, acquiring or expanding a business in Vietnam.

Scope of services

  • Assess foreign-investment market access, ownership conditions and relevant sector-specific requirements.
  • Advise on investment structures, company establishment, capital contributions and corporate restructuring.
  • Conduct scoped legal due diligence; review transaction documents, investment agreements and share transfers.
  • Prepare or coordinate investment, enterprise-registration and corporate-approval documentation within the agreed engagement.

Value to your business

  • A practical roadmap for market entry or transaction implementation.
  • Better visibility over regulatory constraints and material legal risks before key commitments.
  • More informed negotiations and coordinated execution of investment steps.
How to enquire
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Work Permits & Immigration

Legal and procedural assistance for businesses recruiting, transferring or retaining foreign personnel in Vietnam.

Scope of services

  • Assess work-permit eligibility, available exemptions and employer obligations in the relevant circumstances.
  • Identify required supporting documents, certification or legalization and anticipated processing steps.
  • Prepare and support applications for work permits, extensions or exemption confirmations where applicable.
  • Advise on related visas, temporary residence cards and changes affecting foreign employees.

Value to your business

  • A clear document checklist and case-specific compliance pathway.
  • Fewer avoidable filing omissions and better visibility over lead times.
  • Improved coordination between HR, foreign employees and applicable procedures.
How to enquire
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Corporate Advisory & Legal Due Diligence

Ongoing advice and focused legal reviews to help enterprises manage compliance, governance and transaction exposure.

Scope of services

  • Advise on corporate governance, internal approvals, organizational changes and routine legal obligations.
  • Review business licences, material agreements, corporate records and selected labour-compliance matters.
  • Perform issue-specific or transaction-related legal due diligence against an agreed review scope.
  • Prepare legal assessments, risk summaries and suggested remediation or implementation steps.

Value to your business

  • An organized view of issues requiring attention, ranked by significance where appropriate.
  • Written recommendations that management can assign, track and implement.
  • Greater consistency in corporate decision-making and legal compliance.
How to enquire
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Contract Drafting & Review

Contractual support designed to align commercial objectives with clear obligations and defensible legal protections.

Scope of services

  • Draft, review and revise domestic or cross-border commercial contracts and standard templates.
  • Examine scope of work, delivery, payment, warranties, liability, termination and dispute-resolution provisions.
  • Identify ambiguous language, unbalanced risk allocation and gaps in key contractual safeguards.
  • Provide mark-ups, issue lists and legal input for negotiations and contract finalization.

Value to your business

  • Clearer rights and obligations throughout the commercial relationship.
  • Improved visibility of potential disputes, liabilities and enforcement considerations.
  • Practical drafts and negotiation positions suitable for internal decision-making.
How to enquire
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Intellectual Property Protection

Support for identifying, registering and managing the intellectual property that underpins brands and business assets.

Scope of services

  • Advise on trademark filing strategies, goods/services classification and preliminary registration considerations.
  • Support filings and related formalities for trademarks, copyright and other appropriate IP rights.
  • Review IP ownership, licensing, assignments and relevant provisions in commercial contracts.
  • Advise on portfolio management, renewal considerations and initial responses to potential infringement.

Value to your business

  • A more structured approach to protecting brands and intangible assets.
  • Greater awareness of rights, filing priorities and deadlines.
  • Clearer options for commercial use, transfer and protection of intellectual property.
How to enquire

Scope, lawful professional service provider, fees and engagement terms are confirmed separately following an enquiry. Website content is not an offer to conclude a legal services contract online.

HOW WE WORK

A structured approach Commercially minded

Useful legal information should help businesses frame decisions, not add unnecessary complexity. The advisory approach focuses on relevant facts, applicable rules, material risks and practical options.

01

Understand

Define your objectives, commercial context and key questions.

02

Assess

Review legal requirements, identify material risks and compare options.

03

Advise & act

Provide actionable recommendations and support implementation within an agreed scope.

ABOUT BUSINESS LAWYER

Legal precision with a business perspective

Business Lawyer is owned by Lawyer Ngo Van Dong, a member of the Hanoi Bar Association. The website introduces areas in which businesses and foreign investors may seek legal guidance in Vietnam.

Business-oriented advice

Recommendations framed around your goals, timelines and operating realities.

Careful risk assessment

Attention to compliance, contractual exposure and implementation challenges.

Clear, usable outputs

Well-structured explanations and practical next steps rather than unnecessary complexity.

OWNERSHIP & TRANSPARENCY

Clear information
Accountable communication

Business Lawyer is an informational website introducing legal practice areas relevant to businesses operating in Vietnam. It is owned by Lawyer Ngo Van Dong, a member of the Hanoi Bar Association.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before we begin

A few helpful answers about engaging legal support for your business.

Can you advise foreign investors entering Vietnam?

Investment and M&A advisory is one of our core service areas. The precise scope will depend on your proposed business activities, investment structure and regulatory requirements.

Do you assist with work permits for foreign employees?

Yes. We offer support for work-permit and related immigration matters. Eligibility, documents and applicable procedures are assessed case by case.

Can you review an existing commercial contract?

Yes. Contract drafting and review may cover key obligations, liability, payment terms, termination, dispute resolution and other provisions relevant to your transaction.

How do I request a quotation?

Email info.luatsutuvan@gmail.com with your contact details, the service required, a brief overview, the support you expect and your preferred timeline. These details allow us to discuss a suitable scope of work and quotation.

CONTACT BUSINESS LAWYER

Send your enquiry by email

To help us understand your matter and propose an appropriate scope of work, please include the following information in an email sent directly to us.

WhatsApp / Phone: +84 338 372 055Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EMAIL

A concise email covering these points is sufficient for an initial discussion.

  1. 01
    Your contact details

    Full name, company or organization, country (if relevant), contact email and/or telephone number.

  2. 02
    Service required

    Indicate the practice area you are interested in and the legal question or business objective.

  3. 03
    Brief background

    Summarize the relevant facts, the business activity or transaction, and the current status of the matter.

  4. 04
    Expected support

    Explain whether you need legal advice, document review/drafting, procedural support or another outcome.

  5. 05
    Timing and priorities

    Mention your preferred schedule, any fixed deadlines and matters requiring urgent attention.

  6. 06
    Available documents

    List any relevant documents or agreements. We can agree on an appropriate method for sharing sensitive records later.

Please note: An initial overview is sufficient. Avoid sending confidential or sensitive records until an appropriate sharing method has been agreed. Sending an email does not itself create a legal-services engagement.