Vietnam: Shareholders

Vietnam's banking and securities sectors operate under complex regulatory frameworks that govern foreign investment, ownership limits, and market participation. The State Bank of Vietnam oversees monetary policy and supervises commercial banks, while the State Securities Commission regulates public offerings, listings, and trading activities. Recent legislative changes have introduced new ownership thresholds, expanded business lines for credit institutions, and streamlined foreign investor classifications

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

1. Welche zentralen Regeln/Gesetze sind für M&A relevant und wer sind die wichtigsten Aufsichts- und Regulierungsbehörden?

The heart of effective corporate oversight lies in the fundamental right of shareholders to access corporate information.

This article discusses 04 investment structures commonly used in Vietnam to grant investors majority control and entitlement to the principal share of profits generated by the target company...

The resolution passed by a General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) is a cornerstone in the governance of a joint-stock company, significantly influencing shareholders, the company itself, and its stakeholders.

The State Securities Commission recently released guidelines and notes on the application of the aforementioned regulations for public businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Es gibt kein einheitliches Dokument, das die M&A-Aktivitäten in Vietnam regelt. Die relevanten Regeln sind in verschiedenen Gesetzen und Verordnungen enthalten...

There is no single document regulating M&A activities in Vietnam. The relevant rules are contained in several laws and regulations governing general corporate and investment issues.