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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.

Special Investment Procedure Vietnam: Article 28 Guide 2026

Special investment procedure Vietnam guide: Article 28 eligibility, exempted approvals, investor undertakings, residual permits and risks for factory projects.

Investment Policy Approval Vietnam: Triggers, Authority and Transaction Risk

Investment policy approval Vietnam: test Article 24 triggers, identify the approving authority and protect your deal with the right conditions precedent.

Foreign-Invested Company in Vietnam: 2026 Legal Guide

Foreign-invested company in Vietnam: how the 2025 Law on Investment classifies and licenses FIEs, with entry routes, DICA rules and a risk matrix for counsel.

Investment Deposit Vietnam: Decree 96/2026 Rules, Guarantees and Forfeiture Risk

Investment deposit Vietnam: calculate the Decree 96/2026 tiers, choose cash or bank guarantee and protect refund rights before land costs are committed.

Vietnam Law on Investment 2025: Key Changes and the 2026 Updates

Vietnam Law on Investment 2025 explained: Law 143/2025/QH15, Decree 96/2026, transitional provisions and the 2026 updates that affect live FDI deals.

Investment Incentives Vietnam: Legal Framework, Eligibility and Clawback Risk

Investment incentives Vietnam under Decree 96/2026: test eligibility, disbursement covenants and Pillar Two exposure before you rely on a tax holiday.

Incorporate Before IRC Vietnam: Article 19 Risks and Rules

Incorporate before IRC Vietnam under Article 19: Decree 296/2026 filing steps, Circular 38/2026 account limits, interim-entity risks and contract terms.

Global Minimum Tax Vietnam: How Pillar Two Reshapes Incentives for Multinational Groups

Global minimum tax Vietnam guide: Resolution 107/2023 scope, QDMTT mechanics, incentive erosion and Investment Support Fund tactics. Test your exposure now.

Investment Registration Certificate Vietnam: 2026 Guide

Investment registration certificate Vietnam under Law 143/2025/QH15 and Decree 96/2026: IRC application dossier, processing time, risk matrix and mitigations.

Representative Office vs LLC in Vietnam: Which Vehicle Fits Your Market-Entry Strategy?

Representative office vs LLC in Vietnam: decision matrix on contracting, invoicing and PE risk, plus a conversion roadmap. Book a 30-minute call.

Market Access Conditions Vietnam: Sectors & Ownership Caps

Market access conditions Vietnam under LOI 2025 and Decree 96/2026: negative list, foreign ownership limits, WTO commitments and conditional business lines.

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