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Government & Regulatory Affairs in Vietnam
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In Vietnam, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in Vietnam for you.
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Bring a requirement →Vietnam at a glanceSoutheast Asia
Ho Chi Minh · Wednesday 4 November
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What the rules say in Vietnam
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Vietnam market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research84% of statements checked against a source25 checked against an official source6 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-191 topic includes AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
The Law on Investment No. 143/2025/QH15 took effect on 1 March 2026 and gives foreign investors the same market access as domestic investors except for business lines on the Government's list of lines not yet open or open only on conditions.
Article 7 and Appendix IV (conditional business lines) took effect on 1 July 2026. Restrictions may concern foreign ownership percentage, investment method, scope and partners (Article 8.3).Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Foreign investors' investment projects require an Investment Registration Certificate, as do projects of economic organisations in which foreign investors hold more than 50% of charter capital.
Domestic investors generally do not need a certificate. The issuing authority depends on location: industrial park management boards, provincial finance departments or the central authority for multi-province projects (Article 27).Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19From 1 July 2026 the number of conditional business lines in Appendix IV of the Law on Investment is reduced from 198 to 142, under Government Resolution No. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP.
Lines removed include some in insurance, securities, gold and petroleum trading, air transport, real estate, higher education and telecoms.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Conditions for conditional business lines may be set only by laws, National Assembly resolutions or Government decrees, not by ministries or local authorities, and must be published on the National Business Registration Portal.
Law on Investment 2025, Articles 7.2 and 7.7.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Investment policy approval is required for listed project types, including foreign investors' telecommunications service business with network infrastructure, casino business (excluding electronic prize games for foreigners) and nuclear power, with approval by the National Assembly, the Prime Minister or the provincial People's Committee chair depending on the project.
Law on Investment 2025, Articles 24 and 25; the three examples named are approved by the Prime Minister.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Investment incentives are available for prioritised business lines such as technology, green energy and education, in forms including corporate income tax, import duty, land levy and depreciation incentives.
Special incentives apply to strategic projects meeting Government-set capital and disbursement thresholds (Article 17.2).Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19Disputes between a foreign investor and a state agency go to Vietnamese arbitration or a Vietnamese court unless a contract or an international treaty provides otherwise.
Law on Investment 2025, Article 13.4.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19
Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation · Regulation, licensing and incentives
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
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What we will work through with you
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- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
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WONE Global Partners in Vietnam
Professionals working here
No named lead for Government & Regulatory Affairs yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Vietnam and can bring the right local colleague in.
Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City · VietnamWONE Global Partner · Vietnam
Le Quoc Duy
Over 20 years of experience specializing in legal matters and practical operations for Japanese businesses in Vietnam (investment law, corporate law, labor, commerce, intellectual property, and tax).
Ho Chi Minh City · VietnamWONE Global Partner · Vietnam
Tran Van Gioi
Mr. Tran Van Gioi has over 15 years of experience providing legal services to foreign investors and foreign-invested enterprises operating in Vietnam. He possesses in-depth knowledge of laws in investment, corporate, ta…
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What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Vietnam.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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