Manufacturing · Southeast region · 2024–2025
EPE facility for an international automotive supplier
Structuring, industrial-park lease review and EPE registration, with the domestic-sales consequences modelled before filing.
About the firm
Vietnam counsel with an international working style
TTH advises international investors and companies on Vietnamese law, with a particular focus on market entry, foreign direct investment, manufacturing and ongoing corporate compliance.
We combine local execution experience with clear communication and cross-border coordination.
Services
Comprehensive Business Solutions in Vietnam
We help foreign investors and businesses start, grow and succeed in Vietnam with confidence.
Beyond legal
Vietnam Business Advisory Desk — market entry, factory setup & interim leadership for international Groups. A non-legal advisory service of TTH, delivered by Orient Counsel Ltd. Learn more →
Our clients
Who we work with in Vietnam
How we work
From first call to filed application — a sequence you can plan around
Execution-ready advice, not abstract opinions: what to do, in what order, and which risks to manage.
Week 0
Scoping call
You describe the project; we name the regulatory pathway, the approvals it triggers and the realistic timeline.
Weeks 1–2
Structure & sequence
Entity type, ownership, location and incentives are mapped before filing — not discovered after registration.
Weeks 3–8
Licensing & execution
IRC, ERC and sector sub-licences filed and followed through with the provincial and industrial-zone authorities.
Ongoing
Operational compliance
Employment, work permits, filings and coordination of tax and transfer-pricing matters as the business runs.
Showcase
Real matters, anonymised
Sector, jurisdiction, what was at stake and what changed — the evidence a general counsel actually reads.
Insights
Latest analysis & regulatory alerts
Knowledge Hub
Explore our practice-area guides
Deep-dive guides on what foreign investors ask about most — from first market entry to building a factory in Vietnam.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions investors raise before the first mandate. Answered generally here; specifically on a call.
Can foreign investors own 100% of a company in Vietnam?
In most business sectors Vietnam permits 100% foreign ownership. Certain conditional sectors carry ownership caps, licensing conditions or joint-venture requirements. We review your specific sector and advise on the ownership structure available for your project.
How long does company registration take?
Timelines depend on the sector, the chosen investment vehicle and how complete the documents are. A straightforward wholly foreign-owned enterprise usually involves obtaining an IRC followed by an ERC. We manage the process end to end and give a realistic timeline after reviewing the project.
Do you advise in English and Vietnamese?
Yes.
Which matters does the firm handle?
Market entry and company incorporation, FDI structuring, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, commercial contracts, labour and HR compliance, legal due diligence, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, and tax coordination — with a particular focus on manufacturing and cross-border investment.
Is TTH part of an international network?
Yes. TTH operates as an independent advisory firm in Ho Chi Minh City.
Do you support factory and industrial-zone projects?
Yes. We advise manufacturers on industrial-zone selection, land-use rights, environmental and construction permits, and labour compliance. See the Manufacturing Investment guide for more detail.