This post is intended to address the question of how a typical acquisition of a Vietnamese startup takes place in practice.
From a deal structure’s perspective, an investment in local startups by foreign investors (e.g. - funds, foreign companies) can...
(The full note in PDF is available here)
Vietnam is one of the fastest growing e-commerce markets in the Asia-Pacific region, with e-commerce sales in the country reached approximately USD 13,1 billion in 2020. A catalyst for this is the...
Non-Vietnamese investors face market access restrictions when acquiring Vietnamese gaming companies, including foreign ownership caps and requirements on business structures. Additionally, different categories of games must meet complex licensing conditions. To mitigate regulatory risks, investors often adopt cross-border services or multi-tiered structures for investment, but such arrangements must be handled carefully to avoid violating Vietnamese laws
Please first read this post What Are Major Forms of Commercial Presence in Vietnam? to understand major forms of commercial presences available in Vietnam as well as their pros and cons.
Related post: Representative Offices in Vietnam: Licensing Process, Tax Issues and Other Considerations
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Last week, I met a startup’s CEO and was questioned about how to get rid of a troublesome shareholder (also an employee) in his company.
From an employment relationship …
His question reminds me of my earlier days at a local...
