European Union → Vietnam
Vietnam entry for European companies
EVFTA opened the door; the paperwork at the first shipment decides whether you walk through it at the preferential rate. We handle that, the entity, the people and the books.
What this means for you
Tax treaty position
Tax treaty coverage depends on your member state; most EU countries have an agreement in force with Vietnam. On trade, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has applied since 2020, while the separate investment protection agreement still requires ratification by all member states.
Before capital leaves home
There is no EU-wide outbound investment approval, but sanctions screening and your own supply chain due diligence obligations travel with you into Vietnam.
What this origin usually gets wrong
EVFTA tariff benefits depend on meeting origin rules and holding the right documentation. Getting the paperwork right at the first shipment is far cheaper than reclaiming duty later.
This is orientation as at today, not legal or tax advice, and rules change. Confirm the home-country steps with the authority or bank named above. BusinessPartner.vn is a business support and execution partner, not a law firm; where a matter needs formal legal advice we coordinate with licensed professionals.
What we see from this market
- Exporters that need EVFTA origin documentation right from the first shipment
- Supply-chain due-diligence obligations that travel with the parent
- Distributor searches in relationship-driven sectors
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