Vietnam: Corporate and Company Law

Vietnam's Decree No. 187/2026/ND-CP introduces critical reforms to corporate insolvency proceedings by establishing clear mechanisms for replacing legal representatives and maintaining business operations during bankruptcy. The decree addresses a fundamental challenge that has historically paralyzed distressed enterprises: ensuring management continuity when legal representatives become incapable of performing their duties, thereby preserving enterprise value and protecting creditor interests.

Manufacturing operations between China, Vietnam, and the EU require careful alignment of corporate structure with customs and trade planning. This article examines how to translate legal strategy into operational reality through proper entity structuring, regulatory compliance, internal control systems, and audit preparation. Companies must establish robust frameworks that support scalability while avoiding common pitfalls that undermine long-term manufacturing success.

Global supply chains are undergoing significant transformation as companies adopt "China + 1" strategies, with Vietnam emerging as a premier manufacturing destination. However, relocating manufacturing operations involves complex legal considerations under Vietnamese customs law, WTO principles, free trade agreements, and regulatory compliance that must be addressed before production begins. This comprehensive guide examines why legal planning should precede operational decisions and identifies the critical

Vietnam's State Bank (SBV) serves as the central bank and ministerial-level authority overseeing monetary policy, financial institution supervision, and foreign exchange management.

Vietnam’s education sector is entering a new regulatory era. On December 10, 2025, the National Assembly adopted a series of new and amended laws in the field of education...

Vietnam's indirect tax system encompasses value-added tax, special consumption tax, and import/export duties that apply throughout production and trade processes. Understanding the rates, exemptions, and compliance requirements for each tax type is essential for businesses operating in Vietnam's evolving regulatory environment.

On 11 September 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 245/2025/ND-CP ("Decree 245"), which amends and supplements key provisions of the previous securities law.

On 29 November 2024, the National Assembly enacted Law No. 57/2024/QH15 (the "Amending Law"), introducing significant amendments to several existing laws, including the Law on Planning No. 21/2017/QH14 ("Law on Planning").

On 26 June 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam officially enacted the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), which will come into force on 1 January 2026.