Comprehensive Legal Services
Ten in-depth practice areas — a single point of contact delivering end-to-end solutions for Vietnamese businesses and foreign investors. Select an area to view details.
Real Estate & Construction
HTIC provides end-to-end legal services across the entire lifecycle of real estate and construction projects — from concept formation, land legal matters and investment procedures to construction, acceptance, handover and operation. We represent developers, contractors and both domestic and foreign investors in handling complex issues of planning, land allocation and lease, project transfers and construction contract disputes, with in-depth knowledge of the latest legal framework.
- Legal due diligence of projects and land banks prior to acquisition or capital contribution
- Advising on procedures for investment policy approval, land allocation, land lease and change of land-use purpose
- Obtaining construction permits, design appraisal, acceptance, completion filing and issuance of certificates
- Drafting and negotiating EPC, construction, supervision-consultancy and apartment/land-plot sale contracts
- Structuring and executing full or partial project-transfer transactions
- Handling land financial obligations: land-use levy and land rent
Corporate Advisory & Governance
HTIC is a long-term legal partner for businesses, accompanying them from establishment through expansion, restructuring or exit. Our differentiator is the Outsourced Legal Department service — giving your business a professional legal function that proactively prevents risk, without the cost of building an internal team. We are especially attuned to the governance and compliance needs of foreign-invested (FDI) enterprises.
- Establishing companies, branches and representative offices; amending business registration
- Drafting and standardizing charters, internal regulations and shareholder/member agreements
- Advising on corporate governance; organizing meetings and issuing GMS/BOD/Members' Council resolutions in compliance with law
- Outsourced legal service: contract review, ongoing advice and risk alerts
- Corporate reorganization: division, separation, consolidation, merger and conversion of enterprise form
- Building authorization frameworks and legal-document management systems
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Investment
HTIC provides comprehensive advice on domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and investment deals. We accompany you from initial approach, legal due diligence and deal structuring through negotiation, signing and completion of the transfer — controlling risk and optimizing taxation. With our strength in serving foreign investment (FDI) flows, we help investors enter, expand and divest in Vietnam safely and efficiently.
- Legal due diligence of target companies and projects
- Advising on deal structure, tax planning and market-access conditions
- Drafting and negotiating capital/asset-transfer contracts and shareholder agreements
- Obtaining the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)
- Registering capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors
- Advising on divestment and remittance of profits abroad
Licensing & Legal Compliance
Many business lines in Vietnam are conditional and require licenses and strict compliance. HTIC represents clients before state authorities to apply for, renew and amend various licenses, and builds compliance programs that let businesses operate safely and avoid penalties or suspension. We are especially adept at helping FDI enterprises handle complex procedures and save time.
- Obtaining sub-licenses by business line (trade, manufacturing, services, education, etc.)
- Work permits and temporary residence cards for foreigners
- Construction, fire-safety, environmental and food-safety permits
- Building and reviewing internal compliance programs
- Updates and alerts on legal changes affecting the business's operations
- Representing clients in explanations and responses during inspections and audits
Finance – Banking
HTIC advises businesses on finance and banking transactions: credit structuring, security measures, capital raising and debt handling. We help clients access funding safely, manage security obligations and protect their interests when disputes arise, based on our understanding of State Bank regulations and banking practice.
- Reviewing and negotiating credit and security contracts (mortgage, pledge, guarantee)
- Advising on corporate bond issuance and capital raising
- Advising on bank guarantees in real estate, construction and commercial transactions
- Resolving credit disputes, debt recovery and enforcement of secured assets
- Advising on foreign-exchange compliance and offshore borrowing and repayment
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
HTIC's litigation team represents clients before courts at all levels and the commercial arbitration center (VIAC). We approach each matter with a methodical strategy, a realistic assessment of risk and cost, and a preference for the most effective option for the client — from negotiation and mediation to litigation and judgment enforcement. Our goal is measurable results, not empty promises.
- Assessing the case and developing strategy and resolution options
- Representing clients in negotiation and mediation before and during proceedings
- Conducting proceedings before domestic and international courts and commercial arbitration (VIAC)
- Gathering and strengthening evidence; drafting statements of claim and defense
- Applying for interim emergency (provisional) measures
- Supporting judgment enforcement and asset recovery after judgment
Contracts
Contracts are the legal foundation of every transaction — and often where risk begins. HTIC drafts, reviews and negotiates all types of contracts, designing clear risk-allocation clauses to protect clients right from signing. With our dispute-handling experience, we know which clauses tend to create risk and help clients prevent problems in advance rather than bear the consequences later.
- Drafting and reviewing sale, service, business-cooperation and lease contracts
- Construction contracts (EPC, turnkey), distribution, agency and franchise contracts
- Employment contracts and contracts with foreign elements (bilingual)
- Designing clauses on payment, penalties, compensation, termination and force majeure
- Advising on dispute-resolution clauses and governing law
- Reviewing risks, negotiating and adjusting contracts proposed by counterparties
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is increasingly the core value of a business. HTIC advises on establishing, protecting and exploiting IP rights in Vietnam and abroad, and on handling infringement. We accompany manufacturing–export businesses and OEM brands in protecting their intellectual property in both domestic and international markets.
- Searching the protectability of trademarks, industrial designs and patents
- Registering trademarks, industrial designs, patents, copyrights and trade names
- International trademark registration under the Madrid System
- Monitoring applications; handling oppositions, appeals and invalidations
- Addressing infringement through administrative and civil measures; opposing bad-faith applications
- Advising on IP assignment and licensing agreements
Tax & Accounting
HTIC combines legal and tax–accounting expertise to help businesses comply correctly and optimize tax costs lawfully. We review records, support finalization, represent clients before tax authorities and advise on optimal transaction structuring — reducing the risk of tax arrears and penalties.
- Advising on tax obligations: corporate income tax, VAT, foreign-contractor tax and personal income tax
- Reviewing records, invoices and vouchers; supporting tax declaration and finalization
- Representing clients in explanations and dealings with tax authorities during inspections and audits
- Advising on tax-optimal transaction structuring in M&A, restructuring and cross-border deals
- Advising on related-party transactions (transfer pricing) and the global minimum tax
- Handling tax complaints and disputes
Labor Export & Study-Abroad Consulting
Sending Vietnamese workers abroad and study-abroad services are fields that demand strict compliance with licensing, contracts and protection of workers' rights. HTIC provides comprehensive legal advice to businesses and individuals, connects international opportunities, and helps reduce legal risk and operate in accordance with regulations.
- Obtaining licenses to operate overseas-employment (labor export) services
- Drafting and standardizing supply contracts and worker-dispatch contracts
- Advising on compliance with rules on deposits, training and protection of workers' rights
- Advising on visa procedures and documents for workers and foreigners
- Legal advice on study-abroad services and study-abroad consultancy contracts
- Resolving disputes arising in labor and service relationships
Need advice on a specific legal matter?
HTIC's team of lawyers is ready to accompany your business.