IVLF ADVISORS LLC

Vietnam legal, tax, finance & investment advisory

From market entry to complex transactions: one advisory team for your investment in Vietnam

IVLF Advisors sets up foreign-invested companies, keeps them compliant as they operate, and structures the complex deals that follow (M&A, financing, real estate and restructuring) across our full range of practice areas.

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15+Years of team experience
300+Clients advised
250+Successful transactions

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Trusted by foreign investors & enterprises

From company incorporation to M&A and capital markets, our lawyers and advisors support every stage of your investment journey in Vietnam.

300+ clients advised in Vietnam
250+ transactions advised
15+ years of team experience
2 offices in Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City

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20+Professional advisors

About IVLF

Legal, tax and investment advice under one roof

IVLF Advisors brings together lawyers and advisors in investment, tax, finance and corporate law. Our team trained at leading Vietnamese universities and has worked at established law firms, advisory firms and in-house legal departments.

Clients work with us across the life of their investment: setting up a foreign-invested company, operating it in compliance with Vietnamese law, and structuring the acquisitions, financings and restructurings that follow. One team holds the full picture, so nothing is lost between advisors.

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One team, end to end

Licensing, tax, corporate and transaction advice, coordinated by a single lead advisor, with no hand-offs between firms.

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Fixed scope, staged fees

Fees agreed upfront and invoiced by milestone, so you pay as each stage of the work is delivered.

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Law-firm experience

Our lawyers and advisors bring experience from leading Vietnamese law firms and advisory practices to every matter.

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Transparent from day one

You see every filing, deadline and authority response, from engagement to final licence.

Our Services

From company setup to complex transactions, across the investment lifecycle

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Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A and private equity advisory covering deal structuring, due diligence and cross-border transactions.

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Corporate Restructuring

Debt restructuring, corporate reorganization and distressed M&A advisory for companies and lenders.

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Capital Markets

IPO structuring, listing and capital markets investment advisory for growth-stage businesses.

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Banking & Finance

Banking advisory, fundraising, debt restructuring and financing transaction support.

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Structured Finance

LBO, lease and asset finance, securitization and project finance for sponsors, lenders and investors.

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Aviation, Shipping & Asset Finance

Aircraft and vessel finance, shipping and maritime law, aviation law and marine insurance.

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Projects & Infrastructure

Investment, energy and infrastructure project advisory from licensing to financing.

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Real Estate

Land use rights, real estate due diligence, project structuring and property transactions.

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Construction & Foreign Contractors

Foreign contractor licensing, project executive offices, EPC contracts and construction disputes.

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Corporate & Commercial

Corporate governance, commercial contracts, franchise registration and ongoing legal support.

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Company Incorporation Vietnam

Foreign-invested company incorporation, licensing, corporate compliance and market-entry advisory in Vietnam.

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Labour & Employment

Employment contracts, HR policies, social insurance and workforce restructuring.

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Technology, Data & Fintech

AI, personal data, fintech, blockchain and e-commerce legal compliance.

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Dispute Resolution

Litigation, arbitration, mediation and enforcement for commercial and cross-border disputes.

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Tax

Corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing and tax due diligence.

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Immigration & Work Permits

Work permits, visas and temporary residence cards for foreign investors and employees.

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Our Approach

Advice that moves your investment forward

Foreign investors come to us when Vietnamese regulation stands between a business plan and its execution. We map the approvals, structure the investment, and stay with the company as it operates, grows and transacts.

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What We Do

We turn Vietnam’s legal, tax and licensing requirements into a clear plan of action, so clients decide faster and close on schedule.

Where We Are Going

To be the advisor foreign investors call first at every stage of their investment in Vietnam, from market entry to exit.

How We Work

  • Commercial judgment: Advice framed around your business objective, not a list of legal risks.
  • Senior-led: One senior advisor leads every matter from first call to completion.
  • Clear scope and fees: Agreed in writing before work begins.
  • Discretion: Confidentiality and independence in every engagement.

Team of Professionals

Experienced advisors and lawyers behind IVLF

IVLF brings together dedicated advisors and lawyers committed to becoming Vietnam’s most trusted legal, tax, finance & investment advisory firm.

Meet Our Team


0Clients successfully settled in Vietnam
0M&A & restructuring transactions
0Finance & banking advisory engagements
0Labor & HR legal advisory cases

PARTNERS & CLIENTS

IVLF Advisors LLC is proud to be your partner

NewPath Industrial Services
99 Market
Hang Hai Sen
QSI International School
VMO Holdings
Netcompany
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Meey Land
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EMC Vina
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Voltality

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

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I am very satisfied with the service the company provided. The staff were not only professional but also very dedicated, always ready to help and answer all of our questions. The process went smoothly and efficiently, from initial consultation through to completion. I felt well taken care of and valued. I will definitely recommend the company’s services to friends and family. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

Le Thanh Huong

Le Thanh Huong
General Accountant, ItechWx Company Limited
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I had a very good advisory service experience with IVLF, through a restructuring case and several internal advisory matters. IVLF’s legal team responds quickly, grasps issues well, and importantly, provides practical advice that is easy for a business to apply. Throughout our engagement, I appreciated the team’s care, professionalism, and collaborative spirit. Their advice was clear, on point, and helped us resolve the matters we needed guidance on effectively.

Ashley Nguyen

Ashley Nguyen
Executive Assistant & Legal Admin, Baroque Vina
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I am very satisfied with IVLF’s professional service, reflected in the lawyers’ efficient, focused way of working as well as the care taken in the documents delivered to clients. IVLF also impressed me with its enthusiasm in answering client questions. IVLF’s support helped our company quickly establish a commercial presence abroad, contributing to achieving our goal of international market expansion.

Le Ngoc Ha

Le Ngoc Ha
Legal Specialist, VMO Holdings
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We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your company’s support regarding the recent ERC changes. We are very satisfied with your services. We would like to continue using your services to assist us in reviewing our bylaws, powers of attorney, licenses, updating the QSI Hai Phong International School’s IRC and bylaws to reflect the changes to the ERC to ensure all our work complies with current regulations.

Galyna

Galyna
Regional Legal Director, QSI Hai Phong
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Many thanks to IVLF, especially Mr. Nghia, for the guidance and advice provided during our internal due diligence process. We very much look forward to future projects together, with IVLF’s especially valuable contribution.

Yushi Loan Dang

Yushi Loan Dang
Company X
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Enthusiastic advisory, a young team with deep expertise not only in law but also in finance, audit, and internal governance. We are working with Mr. Nghia on multiple projects with a variety of complex structures, and we are very satisfied.

Bui Duc Dat

Bui Duc Dat
External Consultant, Xprienz Vietnam
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I find IVLF to be one of the few firms in the legal advisory market capable of supporting clients with financial transaction structuring, IPOs, and international listings. I believe clients seeking in-depth advice in these areas would find IVLF to be a smart, creative, and cost-effective advisory partner.

Bui Chinh Tam

Bui Chinh Tam
Legal Manager, WinCommerce; Member of Masan Group

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Our investment advisory team responds within one business day. Tell us about your investment, legal or tax question and one of our advisors in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City will respond within one business day.

Hanoi OfficeR1.7, Eden Rose Urban Area, Alley 908 Kim Giang, Thanh Liet Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City Office4/17, HT02 Street, Tan Thoi Hiep Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone / WhatsApp / Zalo(+84) 936 726 065

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