An overview of the common forms of enterprise capital increase in Vietnam – private placements, share offerings, IPOs, ESOPs, debt-to-equity conversion, and M&A – and why equity capital ratios matter for investment approval.
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Analysis and practical guidance from IVLF Advisors LLC on Vietnamese law, foreign direct investment, M&A, capital markets, tax, labor and dispute resolution — written for investors and business leaders operating in Vietnam.
Getting the sequence right when signing or renewing labor contracts with foreign employees in Vietnam under Decree 152/2020/ND-CP – provincial approval, work permits, and renewal timing.
Why due diligence is a critical phase of any M&A transaction – how it uncovers latent risk, gives buyers leverage to renegotiate price and terms, and shapes the protections built into transaction documents.
A step-by-step guide to opening a representative office in Vietnam – eligibility requirements, the DOIT/MBIZ licensing process, post-licensing procedures, and ongoing annual reporting.
A legal guide to fundraising for startups in Vietnam – the governing legal framework, fundraising mechanisms, key transaction documents, and the role of due diligence.
A step-by-step legal guide for foreign companies awarding ESOPs to their Vietnam-based employees – commercial presence requirements, State Bank of Vietnam registration, and the ESOP banking account.
Key elements of building an accurate cap table for cross-border M&A deals in Vietnam – shareholder identification, ownership calculation, regulatory approval triggers, dilution and convertible securities.
An overview of private equity investment in Vietnam – key sectors, the regulatory and talent challenges investors face, and the typical due diligence-to-closing M&A process.
A guide to setting up an FDI company inside a Vietnam industrial zone – from zone selection and land MOU/deposit agreements through IRC, ERC, the definitive land lease, and bank account setup.
A step-by-step roadmap to setting up a foreign-invested (FDI) company in Vietnam: sector selection, structure, Investment Registration Certificate, Enterprise Registration Certificate, and bank accounts.
New business models often move faster than regulation. A practical guide to assessing legal footing, foreign ownership restrictions, and licensing requirements for new business lines in Vietnam.
A practical guide for Vietnam-based investors on opening a company in the USA – from choosing a state and core registration requirements to the offshore investment approvals required back in Vietnam.
