In today’s increasingly interconnected market, Vietnam is emerging as a dynamic hub for both inbound and outbound investment. Whether expanding operations into Vietnam or seeking opportunities abroad, investors must navigate a complex legal environment to ensure smooth market entry, compliant operations, and long-term growth. Understanding regulatory frameworks, investment procedures, and cross-border rules is essential for building a sustainable and resilient business strategy.
Our Services
- Company, Representative Office, and Joint Venture Setup
We support the establishment of entities in Vietnam and assist Vietnamese businesses looking to set up operations abroad.
- Cross-Border Business Cooperation Support
We provide legal structuring, contract support and regulatory guidance for international partnerships, distribution arrangements and other cooperation models.
- Investment and Business Licensing Assistance
Our team assists with investment registration, licensing procedures, business line requirements, amendments, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Real Estate and Employment
We advise on real estate matters, property structures, leasing issues and employment regulations for both inbound and outbound operations.
- Corporate Secretary
We help manage compliance requirements, corporate governance obligations, reporting duties, and essential administrative procedures to ensure smooth and lawful business operations.
Why Choose PLF
- Helping Clients Avoid Costly Legal and Structural Mistakes from Day One
Many investors face delays, restructuring costs, or compliance issues in Vietnam due to improper legal structuring at the early stage. With over 16 years of experience and involvement in 1,400+ advisory cases, PLF helps clients identify legal and regulatory risks upfront and select the most appropriate investment structures, licensing approaches, and operational frameworks.
- Legal Advice Designed Around How Your Business Actually Operates
Generic legal advice often fails when applied to real business operations. At PLF, our services are tailored on a case-by-case basis, taking into account each client’s industry, transaction scale, risk appetite, and commercial objectives. Having advised a client base where 95% are foreign investors, we understand the practical challenges cross-border clients face and deliver legal solutions that are clear, actionable, and business-oriented.
- Faster Execution Through Deep Local Networks and Cross-Border Experience
Successfully operating in Vietnam often requires close coordination with local authorities, partners, and professional service providers. Over 16 years of working with clients from multiple jurisdictions and industries, PLF has built strong local networks that enable more efficient coordination, reduced delays, and cost-effective execution, particularly for cross-border investment and complex transactions.
Free Initial Consultation (30 Minutes)
To support investors at the early stage of decision-making, PLF offers a free initial consultation of 30 minutes. This session is designed to help clients outline their legal issues, assess initial feasibility, and determine how PLF’s services may support their business or investment plans in Vietnam.
With PLF as your legal advisor, you will receive practical, business-oriented insights and a preliminary direction tailored to your specific needs.
You may learn more about our professionals on the Our Team page or explore relevant insights in our Legal Articles section, particularly for clients interested in Inbound and Outbound Investment.
