FOREIGN INVESTMENT LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES

In the context of the continuous strong growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam, establishing a solid legal framework right from the beginning of the project is a prerequisite to ensure that investment activities are implemented smoothly, legally and sustainably. Kien Dinh Law Firm provides in-depth legal consulting services on foreign investment, including but not limited to the following key contents:

1. Legal policy advice on foreign investment:

   • Consulting on choosing investment locations suitable for industry orientation and preferential fields;

   • Analyze the Government’s preferential policies and investment support, including tax incentives, land rent, investment credit, and support for the development of supporting industries;

   • Update and analyze the impact of new legal documents related to investors.

2. Consulting on investment forms and establishing presence in Vietnam:

   • Consulting on popular forms of investment such as investment in establishing economic organizations, investment under business cooperation contracts (BCC), capital contribution investment, purchase of shares and capital contributions of Vietnamese economic organizations;

   • Consulting on establishing branches, representative offices, business locations.

3. Consulting and performing procedures for granting Investment Registration Certificate:

   • Prepare investment project documents suitable for industry, scale and investment location;

   • Guide and represent clients in carrying out procedures at the Department of Planning and Investment and relevant competent authorities;

   • Consulting on procedures for obtaining investment policy approval for projects that must be approved.

4. Consulting on implementation, management and adjustment of investment projects:

   • Develop internal management regulations for foreign invested enterprises;

   • Consulting and performing procedures to adjust Investment Certificates in the following cases: increasing/decreasing investment capital, changing legal representative, transferring projects, adjusting business lines;

   • Consulting on issues arising during operations such as labor contracts, tax compliance, intellectual property, environmental protection.

5. Overseas investment consulting:

   • Consulting on foreign investment projects, preparing documents to apply for foreign investment certificates;

   • Legal advice related to foreign exchange management, international payments, and profit remittance abroad.

CONSULTING SERVICES ON CHANGING INVESTMENT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES

During the process of operating investment activities, adjusting the contents of the Investment Registration Certificate to suit the practical operation is a common need. Investpush Law Firm provides a full package of consulting, drafting and implementing adjustment procedures, including but not limited to:

• Change of head office location;

• Change in structure and list of capital contributors due to capital transfer;

• Increase or decrease charter capital;

• Change the business content and scope of the project;

• Change of legal representative or management structure.

Typical legal documents include:

• Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Members or General Meeting of Shareholders;

• Decision of the Chairman of the Board of Members or Board of Directors;

• Capital transfer contract and contract liquidation minutes;

• Payment confirmation from bank;

• Appendix to amend the Company Charter;

• Documents proving the legal status of new members.

We ensure that the entire adjustment process will be conducted quickly, transparently and in accordance with Vietnamese law.

CONSULTING SERVICES ON CONVERSION OF JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES INTO 100% FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISES

In investment practice, many enterprises are established in the form of joint ventures between domestic investors and foreign investors. However, for strategic or capital structure reasons, the parties may agree to convert the enterprise form into a 100% foreign-owned company.

Kien Dinh Law Firm provides conversion services including:

• Consulting on the most optimal and legal conversion options;

• Representative to negotiate and negotiate transfer contracts;

• Draft all legal documents, including:

  • Minutes of meeting of members and shareholders on conversion;

  • New Charter;

  • Contract and minutes of contract liquidation transfer;

  • Register for adjustment of Investment Registration Certificate.

CONSULTING ON INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN VIETNAM

With a team of experienced lawyers and economic experts, we support investors throughout the entire process of project formation and implementation:

• Consulting on choosing investment locations and accessing land;

• Draft and submit application for investment policy approval;

• Consulting on preparation of Feasibility Study Report, Environmental Impact Report;

• Support investors to access investment incentive policies;

• Investor representatives work with authorities throughout the project life cycle.

SERVICES FOR ESTABLISHING BRANCHES OF FOREIGN ENTERPRISES

We provide branch establishment services for foreign corporations and parent companies that want to expand their operations in Vietnam. Services include:

• Legal advice;

• Draft documents and represent to work with the Department of Planning and Investment;

• Register branch activities;

• Support for applying for conditional industry licenses if needed.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A 100% FOREIGN-OWNED JOINT STOCK COMPANY

For investors choosing the form of a joint stock company, we provide in-depth consulting services including:

1. Pre-establishment consulting:

   • Shareholder structure, legal capital conditions;

   • Project implementation location;

   • Tax incentives, investment policies apply.

2. Complete legal documents:

   • Application for Investment Certificate;

   • List of founding shareholders;

   • Company charter;

   • Forms as prescribed by law.

3. Representative performing the procedure:

   • Submit application to Department of Planning and Investment;

   • Register seal sample, tax code;

   • Open account, register business activities.

4. Post-establishment consulting:

   • Drafting internal company documents;

   • Regular legal advice;

   • Guidance on tax, labor, insurance, import and export management.

Contact for Consulting and Using Contract Attorney Services

You can contact and make an appointment with Kien Dinh Law Firm via the following channels:

• Email: lsminhnghia@red-monkey-821572.hostingersite.com – lsminhnghia@gmail.com
• Phone number: 0903942829
• Hotline: 0928 633966