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Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 4, 2017

How To Conduct Legal Due Diligence for M&A in Vietnam?

Legal Due Diligence help management make better investment decision in Vietnam
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) has become popular in Vietnam as the country develops and more investors are eager to invest and gain control of the business enough to engage in, decide important business matters through partial or full ownership of an enterprise.  A successful M&A mean the parties achieve their financial and commercial goals (increasing capital, raising management capacity, branding, etc) and ensuring safety and restraint the risk at the lowest level, though legal due diligence undertaken by law firm in Vietnam.

The Importance of Legal Due Diligence of Enterprise in M&A activities
Legal due diligence of enterprises focuses on full and detailed assessment of legal issues relating to the legal entity, capital contribution status, shareholder status, legal rights and obligations. From the investigation information, the parties can anticipate legal risks, assess opportunities to come up with alternatives. In addition, legal assessments help parties evaluate the reliability of their counterparts as well as understand their advantages and constraints for the negotiation process.
What Legal Due Diligence in M&A Activities Entail?
  • Evaluate the factors related to the legal status and capacity of the target enterprise: Review the legitimacy of the establishment, operation, possession of enterprise; ensure that the enterprise is not subject to procedures for dissolution or bankruptcy and compliance with the law of the enterprise in the course of operation. The information to be checked includes: dossiers, certificate of enterprise establishment, operation licenses, practice certificates, professional liability insurance, company charter, agreement between the company owner on rights of shareholders, capital contributors, minutes of meetings, member/shareholder register, certificate of capital contribution.
  • Evaluate the factors related to the business and financial activities of the target enterprise: Review the system of customers and partners of the enterprise; the documents on economic contracts (with customers, suppliers, etc); dossier of investment, construction, land, project; information on guarantee, mortgage (if any), debt and credit agreement, M&A, financial leasing contract, exclusive contract, franchise, etc, in terms of value, legality, validity, progress to evaluate legal risks in the future. Review the financial statements on the accuracy of the financial status of the business.
  • Verify the factors related to labor: Review labor contracts, labor agreements, internal labor regulations to determine the enterprise’s financial obligations to employees, compliance Labor law and reception of labor after the purchase or sale.
  • Verify the factors related to intellectual property: Review intellectual property rights of enterprises including: trademarks, trade names, industrial designs, layout designs, business secrets, etc; the property has granted the patent/license. Review matters of infringement of intellectual property rights of other organizations, individuals or legal persons in order to anticipate the risks of being sued or claiming damages.
In addition, in an M&A deal, the acquirer should ensure that participation in capital contribution or acquisition of the target enterprise is permitted, the form of M&A implementation is in accordance with the law and the M&A deal was approved by the competent authority of each party. After that, the factors related to M&A transaction procedures and constraints and restrictions of law (if any) must be evaluated.

Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 4, 2017

Brazilian Applied Anti- Dumping Tax 18% on Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes from Vietnam

Brazil started to apply anti-dumping tax on goods from Vietnam
On April 24th, 2017, the Brazilian investigation authority decided to initiate an investigation to verify the existence of dumping, injury and a causal link between them in the imports of seamless stainless steel tubes imported from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

Investigated products are seamless stainless steel tubes with diameter equal or higher than 6mm and not higher than 2.032 mm and thickness equal or higher than 0.40 mm and not higher than 12.70 mm, classified as HS code: 7306.40.00 and 7306.90.20 on the Common Nomenclature of MERCOSUR – NCM, from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Plaintiffs are Aperam Inox Tubos Brasil Ltda. and Marcegaglia do Brasil Ltda.
The alleged dumping margin with Vietnam is 18.0%, Malaysia is 26.4% and Thailand is 19.1%
The Period of Investigation is from October 2015 to September 2016 and the injury period is from October 2011 to September 2016.
The time duration for concerned parties to answer and submit the questionnaire is 30 days since the date of receiving (this duration shall be extended but not exceeding 30 days).  Concerned parties shall have 20 days to register to join the investigation i.e. May 15th, 2017.
All concerned parties shall have 70 days to submit comments about using alternative country for normal value calculation, by Jul 3rd, 2017.
If concerned parties have legal representative, the representative shall be allowed within 91 days since the initiation of the investigation, by Jul 24th, 2017.
To ensure the rights and benefits, the concerned parties are suggested to join and submit the questionnaire fully and find the support from experienced anti-dumping law firm and lawyers in Vietnam and Brazil.
Our lawyers in Vietnam constantly follow up with changes of law to provide the client with update for better decision making process.
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Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 4, 2017

Renewal of License for the Establishment of Branches Office in Vietnam

How to extend branch license in Vietnam?
The extension of the license for the establishment of a foreign trader’s branch in Vietnam shall be following the regulation of the commercial law and the relevant guiding decrees and circulars under Vietnam laws.

Preparation of dossiers for extension of license for the establishment of branches includes:
  • Application for extension of license for the establishment of branches, made according to the form set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, signed by a competent representative of the foreign trader;
  • A copy of the business registration certificate or equivalent paper of the foreign trader that is translated into Vietnamese and certified by a Vietnamese diplomatic mission or consulate abroad consular legalization in accordance with the law of Vietnam;
  • Copies of audited financial statements or documents certifying the fulfillment of tax or financial obligations in the latest fiscal year or papers of equivalent value issued by competent agencies or organizations (where the foreign trader established) to prove the existence and operation of the foreign trader in the latest financial year, it must be translated into Vietnamese and authenticated in accordance with the provisions of Vietnamese law;
  • A copy of the license for the establishment of the branch.
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The order and procedures for extension of the license for the establishment of the branch at a competent agency shall be as follows:
  • A dossier for extension of the license for the establishment of the branch must be submitted within 30 days at the latest before the license expires;
  • Foreign traders submit applications directly or via post or online (if applicable) to the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
  • Within 03 working days from the date of receipt of the dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall check and request the supplement if the dossier is incomplete and invalid. Requests for supplementary records are made at most once during the process of processing applications;
  • Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of the complete and valid dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall renew the branch establishment permit. In case of non-renewal, the reasons therefor must be clearly stated in writing;
  • In case the extension of the license for the establishment of the branch is not governed in specialized legal documents, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall send a written request for comment to the specialized management ministry within 03 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid file. Within 5 working days from the date of receiving the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s written request, the specialized managing ministries shall clearly state whether they agree or disagree with the license extension. Within 5 working days after receiving the opinions of the specialized management ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall extend or not extend the branch establishment permit to the foreign trader. In case of non-renewal, the reasons therefor must be clearly stated in writing;
  • Within 15 days from the date of extension of the license for the establishment of the branch, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall publish on the website of the Ministry.
Our lawyers in Vietnam constantly follow up with changes of law to provide the client with update for better decision making process.

Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 4, 2017

Guidance of Representative Office Setting-up in Vietnam

Establishment of representative offices of foreign traders in Vietnam
The establishment of representative offices of foreign traders in Vietnam have to follow the procedures as guided by the Commercial Law in Vietnam and the related decrees providing instructions of the law.

Preparation of dossiers for establishment of representative offices includes:
  • An application form for License for Establishment of the representative office using the form promulgated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and signed by a competent representative of the foreign trader.
  • Copies of the Certificate of Business Registration or equivalent documents of the foreign trader (shall be certified or legalized by overseas diplomatic missions or Consulates of Vietnam under laws of Vietnam);
  • A letter of appointment of the head of the representative office (shall be translated into Vietnamese and certified true in accordance with laws of Vietnam);
  • Copies of audited financial statements or certificates of fulfillment of tax liabilities or financial obligations of the last fiscal year or equivalent documents as proof of existence and operation of the foreign trader issued or certified by competent authorities where such foreign trader is established (shall be translated into Vietnamese and certified true in accordance with laws of Vietnam);
  • Copies of the passport or ID card (for Vietnamese) or copies of the passport (for foreigners) of the head of the representative office (shall be translated into Vietnamese and certified true in accordance with laws of Vietnam.);
  • Documents on the expected location of the representative office including:
Copies of memorandum of understanding or leasing agreements or documents as proof of the right to use a location as the representative office;
Copies of documents on the expected location of the representative office.
Procedures for granting of Licenses for Establishment of representative offices:
  • Foreign traders submit applications directly or via post or online (if applicable) to the Department of Industry and Trade of the locality where the representative office is to be located.
  • Within 03 working days from the date of receipt of the dossier, the Department of Industry and Trade shall examine and request the supplement if the dossier is incomplete and invalid. Requests for additional records are made at most once during the processing of applications.
  • Except for the establishment of a representative office have to submit for directions of the relevant Ministry of Industry, within 07 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid application the Department of Industry and Trade shall grant or refuse to grant a license for establish a representative office for foreign trader. In case of refusal, the reasons must be clearly stated in writing.
  • Where the establishment of a Representative Office is subject to the approval of the relevant Minister or the Head of the ministerial level agency and the establishment of a Representative Office not yet stipulated in the normative document. The Department of Industry and Trade shall send a written request for directions to the specialized management ministry within 03 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid dossier. Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of the written request for the directions of the Department of Industry and Trade, the specialized management ministry shall issue a written statement stating its consent or refusal to grant a license for the establishment of the representative office. Within 5 working days after receiving the opinions of the specialized managing ministries, the provincial / municipal Industry and Trade Services shall grant or refuse to grant permits for the establishment of representative offices to foreign traders. In case of non-licensing, the reasons therefor must be clearly stated in writing.
In addition, for certain special cases managed by the specialized management ministry, the licensing of representative offices is carried out in accordance with the specific regulations.
Representative office in Vietnam could be set up if meeting conditions as stated in the law.
The foreign trader should understand the rights and obligations of the representative office in Vietnam.
The representative office have to follow the labour regulations in Vietnam in regard to employment termination for managers, employee and their personal income taxobligations.
Our lawyers in Vietnam constantly follow up with changes of law to provide the client with update for better decision making process.

Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 4, 2017

Vietnam Encourages Investment in Solar Power

What Investment Incentives for Solar Energy Project?
The Vietnam government has stepped up to encourage investment in solar power plant and project, which is part of the effort to close the gap of energy growth demand versus supply, and support the sustainable energy development in Vietnam.

According to Decision No. 11/2017/QD-TTg issued on Apr 11th, 2017 to be effective from Jun 1st, 2017, organizations and individuals involved in the development of solar power projects are entitled to investment, tax and land incentives.
Specifically, organizations and individuals involved in the development of solar power projects can legally mobilize capital from domestic and foreign organizations and individuals to invest in the implementation of solar power projects in accordance with the provisions of current law.
Solar power projects are exempted from import duties on imported goods to create fixed assets for the project; complying with the current law on import tax and export tax on goods imported for production of projects which are raw materials, supplies and semi-finished products which cannot be produced at home.
The exemption and reduction of corporate income tax for solar power projects shall be implemented the same as for projects in the field of investment incentives in accordance with current tax law.
On land preference, the Decision stipulates that solar power projects, transmission lines and transformer stations for connecting to electricity grids shall be exempted from or reduce land use fees, land rents and water surface rents in accordance with current law applies to projects in the field of investment incentives.
Based on the planning approved by competent authorities, the provincial people’s committees create conditions for arranging land funds for investors to carry out solar power projects. The compensation and support for ground clearance shall be implemented in accordance with the current land legislation.
The decision also specifies that organizations and individuals investing in the construction of solar power projects have the responsibility to install solar power equipment must ensure the safety of structures and work safety in accordance with the current regulations.
The investment in the construction of solar power projects shall comply with the current law provisions on investment, construction, fire prevention and fighting, environmental protection and other relevant regulations.
The  Vietnam laws on  electricity will be changed to attract investment of the private sector, boosting the industrial development of the country, which is always hunger for power to develop.
In early 2017, Vietnam government has re-structured electricity sector with vision up to 2020.  Accordingly, sustainable energy has been targeted to one of the growing sources in the coming future despite higher cost of development.
Vietnam has updated national power development plan up to 2020.  Building more thermal power plant will still be the main driver for sources of energy in the future development although concerns have arisen for environmental control.
Due to short of capital, Vietnam has encouraged investment in the form of Public Private Partnership in Vietnam, especially in infrastructure, energy project.

Thứ Tư, 19 tháng 4, 2017

Which Authority Approves Business Setting up in Vietnam?

Investment projects in Vietnam could be evaluated and approved for business setting-up at top level of the government, at ministerial levels or at the provincial levels.

The licensing authorities for business setting up in Vietnam has been divided to distribute workloads at different state agencies with aim to speed up the process and attract more quality investment projects in Vietnam.
In practice, the process for establishing companies or executing investment projects in Vietnam would take from one month for simple project, three to six month for areas categorized under conditional investment areas, requiring sub-licenses, or additional time for more complicated projects.  At the provincial levels, there might be inconsistency between cities and provinces due to different interpretation of laws.  For investment project with difficulty to manage, the provincial levels would need to consult with technical department of central government agencies, as such the time taken to process the investment certificate would be lengthen.
Understanding the mechanism and the work division of Vietnam authorities that evaluate and approve business licensing at different government agencies would help foreign investors to smoothen the process and improve their experience in Vietnam.
It is notable that, the government level will be focusing on significant projects, in special area at large investment capital with impact on social economic situations.  Most of the investment licensing procedures will be carried out at the provincial levels where the investment projects exist.
The following will point out directions for foreigners to approach respective agencies based on the particular area of interests, scale, and nature of the investment.  However, to avoid delay and increase effectiveness, it is advisable that the foreign clients would consult with Vietnam law firms to help advise and represent them in preparing and executing the investment in Vietnam.
I. Projects evaluated and granted investment licensing at government level
Depending on the business nature, industry sector, investment scale, and investment policy, the Vietnam Prime Minister, on behalf of the government will evaluate and approve investment licensing for setting up business.
1. The investment project in Vietnam the government will evaluate and approve regardless of funding, the scale of investment are in the following areas:
a) Development and commercialization of airports and air transport;
b) Development and commercialization of national port;
c) Exploration, mining and processing of oil and gas; exploration and exploitation of minerals;
d) Radio, television;
e) Casino;
f) Production of cigarettes;
g) Establishment of university level educational institute;
h) Establishment of industrial zones, export processing zones, high-tech zones and economic zones.
2. Although investment projects which do not fall under the cases listed above, but the government of Vietnam also evaluates and approves investment project with investment capital of VND 1,500 billion (around USD 75 mil) upwards regardless of funding and in the following areas:
a) Sales of electricity, mineral processing, metallurgical;
b) Construction of railway infrastructure, roads, inland waterways;
c) Production, sales of wine and beer.
3. Further, the government of Vietnam also evaluates and approve investment projects with foreign investment in the following areas:
a) Maritime transport;
b) Establishment of networks and provision of postal services, courier, telecommunication and internet; network setup and signal transmission;
c) Printing and distribution of newspapers; publication;
d) Establishment of independent scientific research.
4. Where the investment projects specified in the above cases are in the plan which the Prime Minister has approved or authorized other agencies to approve, and that the investment projects meet the conditions prescribed by law and treaties to which Vietnam Nam is a member, the agency granted investment certificates perform the procedure for issuance of investment certificates is not required to submit to the Prime Minister to decide on the investment policy.
5. Where the investment projects specified in the above case is not in the plan which has been approved by the Vietnam Prime Minister or authorized other agency to approve, and that the projects do not meet the conditions for market access provisions in international treaties which Vietnam is a member, the agency granted investment certificates shall consult with other of relevant industries and submit to the Prime Minister for investment policy decision.
II. Projects evaluated and granted investment licensing at ministerial level
1. The Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment shall evaluate and approve licensing for investment projects in the form of BOT, BTO, BT.
2. Other ministries will be evaluating and granting license for investment in some sectors.
a.Vietnam Ministry of Commerce and Industry shall evaluate and approve licensing for investment project in oil and gas sector;
b. Vietnam State Bank shall grant licensing for financial institutions;
c. Vietnam Ministry of Finance shall be responsible for issuing license for investment project of insurance business.
III. Projects evaluated and granted investment licensing at provincial levels
1. Department of Planning and Investment shall be the single point of contact that receive the application and evaluate the investment plan of the foreign investors wishing to establish business in Vietnam for projects
a. Outside of Industrial Zone, Industrial Processing Zone;
b. Infrastructure development project for Industrial Zone, Industrial Processing Zone which management board of industrial zone and industrial processing zone are not yet established.
2. The management board of Industrial Zone, and Industrial Processing Zone:
a. For investment projects within the Industrial Zone, and Industrial Processing Zone which are not under the authority of the Prime Minister;
b. Infrastructure development project to for industrial zone and industrial processing zone.

Thứ Hai, 17 tháng 4, 2017

Where Foreign Investors Obtain Investment License in Vietnam?

To set up a business in Vietnam through foreign direct investment, foreign investors need to register the investment license from Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Depending on investment business lines, investment conditions, scale of the projects, where investment project is located, other Vietnam State authorities would be involved.  MPI in Vietnam takes charge of developing legislation, guiding, consulting and coordinating with other State authority in regard to all investment in Vietnam.  Foreign investors apply for investment license at MPI which is acting as the contact point.  People’s Committee will be the government body that administer investment activities within its city or province and issue the investment license to the foreign investor.
In case the foreign investor setting-up  a business within an industrial zone, the management board of an industrial zone will have authority over the investment licensing process. For investment project which is larger than VND 300 billion (around USD 14.2 million) or in conditional investment area, MPI and other ministries will be involved in the evaluation process to recommend to the Prime Minister for approval.  Other ministries involved in investment project licensing would be Ministry of Trade and Commerce and Minsitry of Finance for settting up a trading company in Vietnam; Ministry of Science and Technology for investment in high-tech projects in Vietnam; Ministry of Education and Training for setting up education institute; Ministry of Health for investment in hospital in Vietnam, etc to ensure they are complying with the specific industry’s regulations.
At ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam with law offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, we are able to assist clients in licensing and post-licensing matters to help clients with all questions and services in setting up and maintaining the company in Vietnam. We could be reached at email: ant@antlawyers.vn or office tel: +848 35202779.

Conditions of Setting up Import and Export Company in Vietnam

Before Vietnam joined World Trading Organization (WTO), distribution and import, export activities conducted by foreign owned entities are strictly regulated by Vietnam government.  As such, foreigners could only conduct the import of goods through the Vietnam agents.

Since 2007, Vietnam has become an official member of WTO and it had to commit a route to open local market to foreign companies and traders, including foreign distributors.  Within 02 years from the date of accession to WTO, regulations with services and trading activities have been eased up gradually to be more open.  Since 2009, foreigner investors have been entitled to set up 100% foreign-owned companies to conduct activities related to the sale and purchase of goods including import and export, and distribution including acting as agents for purchase and sale, wholesale, retail and franchising.   This opens up opportunities for foreign investors to expand their trading activities in Vietnam.
1. Conditions for foreign-owned company in import and export or distribution field:
According to Article 4, Decree No. 23/2007/ND-CP on 12 February 2007 by the Government providing regulation for implementation of Commercial Law regarding purchase and sale of goods and activities directly related to the purchase and sale of goods by enterprises with foreign owned capital in Vietnam (“Decree No. 23”), the conditions for an enterprise with foreign owned capital to be granted a business license for activities of purchase and sale of goods and activities related to purchase and sale of goods in Vietnam shall comprise:
a. It is an investor belonging to a country or territory participating in an international treaty of which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member and in such treaty Vietnam has undertaken to open the market on activities of purchase and sale of goods and activities directly related to purchase and sale of goods;
b. The form of investment is consistent with the schedules undertaken in international treaties of which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member and is consistent with the law of Vietnam;
c. The goods and services in which business is conducted are consistent with Vietnam’s undertaking to open the market and are consistent with the law of Vietnam;
d. The scope of operation is consistent with Vietnam’s undertaking to open the market and is consistent with the law of Vietnam;
e. It has approval from the competent State body.
With respect to foreign investors not in the category stipulated in clause (a) above, the Minister of Industry and Trade shall consider each application on a case by case basis and must approve activities of purchase and sale of goods and activities directly related to purchase and sale of goods before the authorized State body grants a business license.
2. Conditions of foreign-invested enterprises on implementation export rights
According to Circular No. 08/2013/TT-BTC dated on April 22, 2013 issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade detailing the goods trading and directly related activities of foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam (“Circular No.08”), foreign-owned enterprises which have been licensed to conduct export activities are permitted to export, purchase goods in Vietnam for export, including goods imported in Vietnam by them or other enterprises already finished tax liability and other financial obligations, under the following conditions:
a. Export goods which are not in the list of those banned from export, list of those temporarily suspended from export, list of those of which the right to export is not granted according to international commitments;
b. For export goods in the list of conditional export goods, enterprises must meet conditions as prescribed by law;
c. For export goods in the list of goods to be exported under roadmaps specified in international commitments, enterprises must comply with the committed roadmap;
d. The export commodities must be suitable with content of the right to export which enterprises have been licensed for implementation.
The foreign-invested enterprises already licensed for right to export are entitled to directly do procedures for export of goods at customs agencies as prescribed by law.
The foreign-invested enterprises already licensed for right to export are entitled to directly purchase only goods of Vietnamese traders who have business registration or right to import, right to distribute such goods for export; not entitled to organize the network of goods purchase in Vietnam for export, unless otherwise provided by law of Vietnam or International treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party.
3. Conditions of foreign-invested enterprises on implementation import rights:
Under Circular No. 08, foreign-owned enterprises which are licensed to import goods are permitted:
a. Import goods which are not in the list of those banned from import, list of those temporarily suspended from import, list of those of which the right to import is not granted according to international commitments;
b. Import goods belong in the list of conditional import goods, enterprises must meet conditions as prescribed by law;
c. Import goods belong in the list of goods to be imported under roadmaps specified in international commitments, enterprises must comply with the committed roadmap;
d. The import commodities must be suitable with content of the right to import which enterprises have been licensed for implementation.
The foreign-invested enterprises already licensed for right to import are entitle to directly do procedures for import of goods at customs agencies as prescribed by law.
The foreign-invested enterprises already licensed for right to import but not yet licensed for right to distribute are entitled to directly sell import goods for Vietnamese traders who have business registration or right to export, right to distribute such goods; not entitled to organize or participate in the network of goods distribution in Vietnam, unless otherwise provided by law of Vietnam or International treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party.
4. Conditions of foreign-owned enterprises on implementation distribution rights:
Distribution is defined as Decree 23 as “activities of wholesaling, retailing, agency  for purchase and sale of goods and franchising in accordance with the law of Vietnam”. The right to distribution is defined as “the right to undertake directly activities of distribution”.
Under Circular No. 08, foreign-owned enterprises which have been licensed to conduct distribution activities shall be permitted:
a) To conduct wholesaling, retailing, franchising and agency for trading goods manufactured in Vietnam and goods imported into Vietnam, except:
i) For goods on the list of those banned from business and list of those of which the right to distribution is not granted under international commitments;
ii) For goods restrained for business or goods of conditional business, enterprises must meet conditions as prescribed by law;
iii) For distribution goods in the list of goods to be distributed under roadmaps specified in international commitments, enterprises must comply with the committed roadmap.
b) The distribution commodities must be suitable with content of the right to distribution which enterprises have been licensed for implementation.
Depending on the method of business, investor could choose one of activities belonging to distributions rights. With each method, the investor needs to apply a suitable business registration issued by competent authorities.
Further, foreign invested enterprises whose investment registered retail business line in their investment certificate could open a single retail outlet in order to sell their goods to the end of user or customers.  The setting up of retail establishments including the first retail establishments must abide by law regulations on state management for retail activities and be conformable with the related master plans of central-affiliated cities and provinces, where are expected for setting up of retail establishments.   The setting up of retail establishments in addition to the first retail establishments are considered for each specific case based on the examination on economic demand of each locality where place retail establishment under the criteria: Quantity of retail establishments, stability of market, residential density and scale of district-level localities where are expected for the setting up of retail establishments.
Our lawyers of foreign investment practice at ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam are available to advise and provide client with service and representation for setting up a trading company in Vietnam.
In order to seek further advice or request service, please contact us at ant@antlawyers.vn or call + 84 912 817 823.

Thứ Năm, 13 tháng 4, 2017

What Admiralty and Maritime Legal Matters in Vietnam Involve?

Admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam may represent and defend the interests of commercial ship owners and charters involving the total spectrum of maritime casualties, accidents and disputes which may arise in reference to commercial ocean shipping.

Additionally admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam are frequently appointed by a broad vary of domestic and international marine insurance corporations directly or through our international partner law firms in UK, US and Australia to represent and defend the interests of their insureds in reference to casualties involving each commercial and recreational vessels.
When legal proceeding arises from a maritime casualty or dispute admiralty and maritime lawyers in Vietnam commit the total range of the firm’s resources and therefore the intensive litigation expertise of our attorneys to attain the most effective potential outcome for the client. The attorneys additionally counsel ship owners, charters, marine insurers and clients on risk avoidance, regulative necessities and strategic legal solutions.
An overview of the a number of the kinds of maritime claims, casualties and transactions that admiralty and maritime lawyers regularly handle is as following:
  • Casualty Defense, Investigation and Litigation
    • Collisions
    • Cargo damage
    • Personal injury and death (seamen, longshoremen and passengers)
    • Property damage
    • Product liability
    • Shipowner’s limitation of liability
  • Marine Liability Insurance
  • Commercial Disputes
    • Bills of Lading
    • Charter party disputes
    • Vessel mortgage foreclosure
  • General Average and Salvage Claims
  • Vessel Regulatory Matters
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Civil fines and penalties
    • Security issues
  • Maritime Contracts
    • Contracts of affreightment, bills of lading and charter parties
    • Drafting and advice
  • Recreational Boating
    • Injuries and Property Damage
    • Product Liability
    • Sales and documentation
    • Subrogation
ANT Lawyers has law been partnering with a number of UK, US, and Australian law firms in advising clients in admiralty and maritime in Vietnam.