How long does it really take to register a foreign-owned company in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Ho Chi Minh City · English & Vietnamese
Setting up in Vietnam,
without the guesswork.
I'm Vy Le, a Vietnamese lawyer who works in English. Founders, investors and expats come to me to set up companies, keep visas and work permits in order, and deal with whatever legal matter comes up while they live here.
120+
Foreign entities set up
9 yrs
Practising in Vietnam
EN / VI
Advice in your language
Doing business in Vietnam
An English-speaking lawyer for investing, setting up and operating here
Investment registration, company formation, licences, shareholder and commercial contracts, work permits and residence cards — one point of contact from first question to issued document.
Advice comes in English, in writing, with all government and other external fees included in the quoted price.
Business & investment services →
Living in Vietnam
A local lawyer you can call in English, for any legal matter
Family law, criminal matters, leases and landlord disputes, employment, property, accidents and fines. You explain the situation in English; I handle it under Vietnamese law and tell you where you stand.
Personal legal support →
01 — Practice areas
01
Company setup & licensing
Investment registration certificates, enterprise registration, sub-licences, branch and rep offices.
02
Investment & documentation
Capital contribution, M&A approvals, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts and notarised paperwork.
03
Visas, work permits & residency
Work permits, temporary residence cards, investor visas, dependants and renewals before they lapse.
04
Family & criminal matters
Marriage and divorce, custody and child support, inheritance, and representation if you are questioned or charged.
05
Everyday legal matters for expats
Leases and landlord disputes, employment contracts, property purchases, traffic and administrative fines, notarisation and translation — handled in English.
06
Disputes & representation
Negotiation, demand letters and representation before Vietnamese authorities and courts, with everything explained to you in English as it happens.
03 — How it works
Four steps, and you know the cost before step two.
No retainer before scope is agreed. Every matter gets a written fee estimate and a realistic timeline based on the authority actually handling it.
01
Free 15-minute call
Tell me what you're trying to do. I'll tell you whether it's straightforward.
02
Written scope and fee
Fixed fee where possible, with all government and other external charges included — no separate surprise bills.
03
Filing and follow-up
I deal with the departments. You get an update at each stage, in writing.
04
Documents in hand
Plus a calendar note for every renewal date, so nothing expires quietly.
04 — Get started
Fifteen minutes will tell you whether you need a lawyer at all.
Pick a time that suits you. The call is free, in English or Vietnamese, and there's no obligation afterwards.
Send an inquiry
05 — Insights
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