Resources

Guides and insights on doing business between Germany and Vietnam.

Moving to Vietnam: free arrival checklist

Plan your move to Ho Chi Minh City. Use this checklist before departure and during your first week.

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Relocation

Renting a Home in Vietnam as a Foreigner (2026)

Lease, deposit and temporary residence declaration for foreigners renting in Vietnam under the 2026 rules, plus a practical move-in checklist.

October 15, 202610 min read
Relocation

Moving to Vietnam from Germany, Austria, Switzerland 2026

What Germans need to move to Vietnam in 2026: 45 days visa-free, residence card routes, legalisation instead of apostille, registration, taxes.

October 15, 202613 min read
Market entry

Why You Should Locate Your Business in the Right Place in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang? A practical comparison of Vietnam's three main business cities for foreign companies and the staff they send.

October 14, 20264 min read
Visa Services

Vietnam Work Permit 2026: Document Checklist

A current checklist for Vietnam work permit applications under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, including documents, exemptions and processing time.

September 13, 20264 min read
Market entry

Vietnam Market Entry 2026 for Foreign Businesses

A source-based way to plan a Vietnam market entry without relying on generic timelines or unsupported market claims.

August 17, 20262 min read
Compliance

Vietnam Business Compliance 2026 Checklist

A current, source-based checklist for tax, e-invoices, investment records, employment and sector-specific compliance in Vietnam.

August 17, 20262 min read
Business setup

Starting a Business in Vietnam 2026: Process Guide

A source-based overview of the investment, company-registration, capital and operational steps for foreign investors in Vietnam.

August 17, 20262 min read
Tax and investment

Vietnam Investment Incentives 2026: What to Verify

A source-based guide to Vietnam corporate-income-tax incentives and why a location or new company does not automatically qualify.

August 17, 20262 min read
Guide

Vietnam Business Legal Forms for Foreign Investors

Compare LLCs, joint-stock companies, representative offices and branches for foreign investors starting a business in Vietnam.

August 14, 202610 min read
Guide

Opening a Bank Account in Vietnam as a Foreigner: 2026 Checklist

Documents foreigners need to open a bank account in Vietnam in 2026: passport, visa or residence card, in-person biometric check (Circular 17/2024).

May 20, 20268 min read
Guide

Vietnam Labor Law 2026: Guide for Foreign Employers

A verified guide to employment contracts, minimum wages, social insurance and work permits for foreign employers in Vietnam.

May 13, 202610 min read
Guide

Vietnam Tax Guide for Foreign Investors 2026

Verified 2026 guide to corporate tax, VAT, personal income tax and key tax duties for foreign investors in Vietnam.

April 25, 202612 min read
Visa Services

Vietnam Visa Guide 2026 for Foreigners

Current Vietnam visa guide: German visa exemption, e-visas, business and work visas, residence cards and work permits.

April 11, 20268 min read