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For most Vietnam plans with one to a few founders, concentrated ownership, and no near-term equity fundraising, a limited liability company (LLC) is usually the better starting structure.
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/insights/over-16b-foreign-investment-comes-to-vietnam-h1-2023.htmlVietnam continues to attract massive foreign direct investment as global companies recognize the country's strategic position and economic potential.
/insights/vietnam-to-receive-more-south-korean-investments-tech-sector.htmlSouth Korea reaffirms its position as Vietnam's top FDI source with new commitments in semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.
/insights/key-tax-changes-affecting-foreign-businesses-vietnam-2024.htmlA summary of important tax policy updates that foreign-invested enterprises need to know for the coming fiscal year.
/insights/vietnam-labor-code-2019-foreign-employers-guide.htmlAn in-depth analysis of Vietnam's Labor Code 2019 and its implications for foreign-invested enterprises managing local and expat staff.
/insights/cach-thanh-lap-cong-ty-tai-viet-nam-2026.htmlBài viết hướng dẫn thành lập công ty tại Việt Nam năm 2026, bao gồm các bước chuẩn bị hồ sơ, nộp đơn và nhận kết quả.
/insights/dich-vu-ke-toan-thue-cho-doanh-nghiep-nuoc-ngoai.htmlDịch vụ kế toán thuế trọn gói cho doanh nghiệp có vốn đầu tư nước ngoài tại Việt Nam.