List of FDI business sectors restricted or requiring special conditions (2025) Vietnam is a country open to foreign investment. However, certain sectors remain restricted or subject to special conditions for foreign investors in order to ensure national security, social order, and the protection of public interests. This article compiles the updated list (as of 2025) […]

Top 10 common mistakes when establishing a foreign-invested enterprise (FDI) in Vietnam Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign businesses, especially Japanese companies. However, the process of establishing an FDI company in Vietnam involves numerous detailed legal requirements. Many investors face difficulties, with applications being rejected or delayed due to common errors. Below are the […]

FDI company establishment process in Vietnam (2025)Vietnam continues to be an attractive investment destination in Southeast Asia, particularly appealing to Japanese enterprises due to its reasonable labor costs, favorable policies, and strategic geographic location. However, to ensure legal compliance and smooth operations, investors must fully understand the process of establishing a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) […]

What Documents Are Required to Establish an FDI Company in Vietnam? (Updated 2025)Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, particularly Japanese enterprises, thanks to competitive operating costs, a plentiful labor force, and a growing domestic market. However, to successfully establish a foreign-invested company (FDI) in Vietnam, investors must fully understand the process […]

Types of Business entities Foreign investors can establish in Vietnam (According to the 2020 Enterprise Law) Vietnam is emerging as a strategic destination for global FDI inflows. With increasing interest from Japanese enterprises, understanding the appropriate business entity to establish is a crucial first step for any investor. According to the 2020 Enterprise Law, there […]

Vietnam continues to assert itself as a strategic investment destination in the Asia-Pacific region. With a stable political environment, competitive labor costs, and flexible incentive policies, Vietnam has been attracting a growing number of foreign investors, particularly from Japan. To succeed, FDI enterprises must clearly understand the legal forms of investment permitted under the 2020 […]

1. What is Back Office Outsourcing Service? As businesses increasingly focus on efficiency and cost optimization, Back Office Outsourcing Solutions are becoming a popular trend globally. Back Office refers to the support functions that keep a business running smoothly, covering tasks such as: 📌 HR Outsourcing Services ✔ Recruitment and personnel management.✔ Payroll processing, social […]

In a dynamic market like Vietnam, many Japanese businesses—whether startups, small branches, or companies with hundreds of employees—struggle to manage their HR and administrative operations. Common challenges include: ・Unstable staffing and sudden employee resignations・Frequent errors in insurance declarations, contracts, and tax filings・Departments handling paperwork independently with no centralized oversight ❗ However, once they outsourced their […]

📍 Introduction When internal teams are overloaded, HR is unstable, and laws change constantly, trying to “do it all in-house” only adds pressure. 👉 That’s when outsourcing becomes a strategic solution. 1. Focus on what truly matters ✅ Redirect time and resources toward business growth, sales, and customers ✅ Free yourself from paperwork, payroll, and […]

📍 Introduction In Vietnam, the legal system—especially in labor, social insurance, and accounting—is constantly evolving. Japanese companies often fail to keep up, leading to unintended violations, penalties, or loss of credibility with staff and business partners. 1. Laws change frequently, with unclear implementation guidance ・Frequent updates in labor law, insurance, personal income tax, invoicing, etc. […]