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Research-grade briefings on Vietnam market entry, written and reviewed by JMT's founder — licensing timelines, cost benchmarks, FDI data, banking, and common misconceptions corrected against current law. Currently published in English.由 JMT 创始人撰写并审核的越南市场准入研究简报——涵盖执照时间线、成本基准、FDI 数据、银行业务及针对现行法律澄清的常见误解。目前以英文发布。JMT 창립자가 작성하고 검토한 베트남 시장 진입 관련 리서치 브리핑입니다 — 인허가 소요 기간, 비용 기준, FDI 데이터, 은행 업무, 그리고 현행법에 따라 바로잡은 통념까지 다룹니다. 현재 영어로 게재되고 있습니다.JMT創業者が執筆・監修した、ベトナム市場参入に関するリサーチブリーフィングです — 許認可の所要期間、コスト水準、FDIデータ、銀行業務、そして現行法に照らして訂正した通説まで扱います。現在は英語で公開しています。

Entity Structuring

LLC, JSC, or Representative Office? Choosing the Right Legal Entity in Vietnam

Membership limits, capital-raising ability, and governance overhead compared — and why a Representative Office cannot generate revenue at all.

September 13, 2026
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Tax & Incentives

Corporate Income Tax and Investment Incentives in Vietnam

The 20% standard rate is the starting point — preferential rates as low as 10%, multi-year tax holidays, and what to budget for transfer pricing.

September 13, 2026
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Labour & Employment

Vietnam Labour Law Essentials for a Foreign-Owned Employer

Probation limits, termination notice, severance formulas, and the mandatory insurance contributions every foreign-owned employer must budget for.

September 13, 2026
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Trade & Market Access

Vietnam's Free Trade Agreements, Explained: EVFTA, CPTPP and RCEP

What each of Vietnam's three most significant trade agreements actually delivers for a new entrant — and why rules of origin, not shipment origin, decide eligibility.

September 13, 2026
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Macro & FDI Data

Vietnam vs. Thailand vs. Indonesia: A Comparative FDI Briefing

A data-grounded comparison for investors still deciding between ASEAN markets — current UNCTAD inflow data, and why the ranking alone shouldn't decide the question.

September 13, 2026
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Ongoing Compliance

The Annual Compliance Calendar for a Foreign-Owned Company in Vietnam

Statutory audit, annual tax finalisation, licence renewals, and the recurring filing deadlines a foreign-owned company must not miss.

September 13, 2026
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Intellectual Property

Protecting Intellectual Property in Vietnam: A Primer for Foreign Investors

Trademark timelines and cost, why Vietnam's first-to-file system makes early filing urgent, and how to structure licensing with your Vietnamese entity.

September 13, 2026
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Ownership & Market Access

Can Foreigners Own 100% of a Company in Vietnam?

100% foreign ownership is Vietnam's default under the 2020 Investment Law — banking, film screening, and WTO-scheduled sectors carry specific caps. Exactly where the exceptions apply.

September 13, 2026
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Immigration & Mobility

Work Permits and Investor Visas in Vietnam: A Practical Guide

The DT-series investor visa versus the standard work-permit route for hired staff — exemptions, validity periods, and the most common compliance gaps.

September 13, 2026
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Outbound Structuring

Singapore vs. Hong Kong vs. Dubai: A Practical Comparison

Tax rates, substance requirements, and set-up cost and speed for the three jurisdictions Vietnamese businesses most often consider for an outbound holding structure.

September 13, 2026
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Banking & Capital

What Is a Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA), and Why Does Every Foreign-Owned Company in Vietnam Need One?

The mandatory SBV-supervised account for capital contributions and repatriation — plus the 2026 regulatory change that will let investors open one before the IRC is even issued.

August 19, 2026
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Licensing & Timeline

How Long Does It Take to Set Up a Foreign-Owned Company in Vietnam?

A 100%-foreign-owned company can reach operational status in approximately 20–25 working days — the IRC/ERC sequence explained, plus why retail and D2C structures take materially longer.

August 16, 2026
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Myths vs. Reality

Do You Need a Local Partner to Own a Business in Vietnam?

Four outdated assumptions about Vietnam market entry, corrected against the current 2020 Investment Law framework — ownership, capital minimums, physical presence, and retail licensing.

August 16, 2026
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Macro & FDI Data

Why Are Global Investors Still Choosing Vietnam in 2026?

H1 2026 GDP growth of 8.18%, FDI of USD 34.65 billion, and what the macro case does — and does not — tell an investment committee about execution risk.

August 16, 2026
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FDI Outlook

Vietnam FDI Outlook 2026: What the Numbers Mean for a First-Time Investor

Registered FDI of USD 34.65 billion versus realized FDI of USD 13.03 billion — why the distinction matters, and what the sector and source-country data mean for your decision.

August 16, 2026
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Cost & Budgeting

The Cost of Setting Up a Company in Vietnam as a Foreign Investor

A sourced breakdown of government fees, charter capital norms, legal fees, and total cost benchmarks — from a small services entity to a manufacturing enterprise.

August 16, 2026
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