Investment and Project Legal Advisory Services

Investment activities, whether domestic or involving foreign elements, are closely tied to a complex legal framework: the Law on Investment, Law on Enterprises, Land Law, Construction Law, specialized decrees, and various local legal requirements.
Without proper preparation of legal documents and procedures from the outset, investors or enterprises may face legal barriers, delayed progress, or serious risks.

GIVLAW provides Investment and Project Legal Advisory Services to ensure every step of the investor is lawful, procedurally sound, beneficial in terms of rights, and transparent in legal compliance.

1. Advisory on Investment Models and Structures

• Analyzing investment forms: establishing a company, capital contribution, share acquisition, business cooperation contracts (BCC), PPP, etc.

• Designing an optimal investment structure based on industry, partners, timeline, and profitability

• Advising on capital structure, voting rights, and lawful ownership ratios for foreign investors

Who Should Use This Service

• Foreign investors seeking to invest in Vietnam

• Domestic enterprises implementing large-scale projects requiring legal assurance

• Startups and SMEs planning to raise capital or expand into conditional business sectors

2. Implementation of Investment Procedures & Licensing

• Preparing, completing, and submitting applications for the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC)

• Establishing foreign-invested enterprises (ERC)

• Applying for investment policy approval for large-scale projects

• Registering conditional business lines (retail, education, healthcare, F&B, logistics, etc.)

3. Legal Advisory for Project Implementation

• Reviewing cooperation agreements, land lease contracts, and factory lease contracts

• Providing legal guidance on compensation, site clearance, and land allocation compliance

• Supporting construction permits, fire safety approvals, environmental permits, and security requirements

4. Representation Before Government Authorities

• Representing clients to work with Industrial Park Management Boards, the Department of Planning & Investment, People’s Committees, the Department of Natural Resources & Environment, the Tax Authority, and others

• Explaining applications and expediting the approval process for investment procedures

• Handling changes, amendments, and re-issuance of Investment Licenses or Enterprise Registration Certificates