Outward investment readiness: are you ready to invest abroad?
IVLF’s free outward investment readiness check scores how prepared a Vietnamese investor is to invest abroad. Answer ten questions on the business case, host-country checks, structure, funding, tax, approvals and reporting to get a readiness score and a list of what to prepare first.
Answer ten questions to get your readiness score
Answer yes, partly or no. Your score and a prioritised list of preparations appear at the end.
What the outward investment readiness check covers
Business case
Purpose, budget and expected returns.
Host-country checks
Legal, regulatory and commercial due diligence.
Sector eligibility
Whether the activity can be invested in abroad.
Structure
Holding company, location and control.
Funding
Source of funds and capital plan.
Foreign exchange
Channels for sending and returning funds.
Tax
Both countries and treaty relief.
Approvals, reporting and exit
Registrations, post-investment duties and repatriation.
Read the full explanation
Outward investment readiness is about preparing the business case, the structure, the funding and the approvals together. Vietnamese investors going abroad face rules on both sides: host-country law for the investment itself and Vietnamese rules on approvals, foreign exchange and reporting.
The check scores ten areas: business case, host-country due diligence, sector eligibility, structure, source of funds, foreign exchange, tax, approvals and registrations, reporting and exit. Each answer is worth up to two points, and the result is a score with a prioritised list of gaps.
Vietnam’s rules on outward investment changed with the 2025 Investment Law and continue to be detailed in implementing rules, so use the result as a preparation plan and confirm the current requirements before you act. Read our corporate and commercial practice, try the funding options selector and check legal texts in the national legal documents database.
How to use the outward investment readiness check
Answer ten questions
Yes, partly or no for each readiness factor.
Read your readiness band
See your score and what to prepare first.
Check the current rules
Send your plan to IVLF to check it against the rules in force.
Outward investment readiness: frequently asked questions
Do I always need approval to invest abroad?
It depends on the project and the rules in force at the time. Confirm the requirements for your case before you transfer funds.
Does a high score mean I can proceed?
No. The score checks preparation only. Approvals and requirements depend on the rules in force.
Is the check legal advice?
No. It gives general guidance based on your answers. Confirm with a qualified professional.
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