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Laws on Investment 2005
18-08-2013
This Law regulates investment activities for business purposes; the rights and obligations of investors; the guarantee of lawful rights and interests of investors; encouragement of investment and investment incentives; State administration of investment activities in Vietnam and offshore investment from Vietnam
Content
CHAPTER 1: General provisions
CHAPTER 2: Investment guarantees
CHAPTER 3: Rights and obligations of investors
CHAPTER 4: Forms of Investments
CHAPTER 5: Investment sectors and geographical areas, investment incentives and support
Section 1: Investment sectors and geographical areas
Section 2: Investment incentives
Section 3: Investment support
CHAPTER 6: Direct Investment activities
Section 1: Investment procedures
Section 2: Commencement of implementation of investment projects
CHAPTER 7: Business investments funded by State Capital
CHAPTER 8: Offshore Investment
CHAPTER 10: Implementing Provisions
Source: Ministry of justice
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List of sectors in which investment is conditional applicable to foreign investors
26-08-2012
List of sectors in which investment is conditional applicable to foreign investors
(Issued with Decree 108 -2006-ND-CP of the Government dated 22 September 2006)
1. Broadcasting and television.
2. Production, publishing and distribution of cultural products.
3. Exploration and exploitation of minerals.
4. Establishment of infrastructure for telecommunications network, transmission and provision of internet and telecommunications services.
5. Establishment of public postal network and provision of postal services and express services.
6. Construction and operation of river ports, sea ports, terminals and airports.
7. Transportation of goods and passengers by railway, airway, roadway and sea and inland waterways.
8. Aquaculture catching and exploration.
9. Production of tobacco.
10. Real estate business.
11. Import, export and distribution business.
12. Education and training.
13. Hospitals and clinics.
14. Other investment sectors in international treaties of which Vietnam is a member and which restrict the opening of the market to foreign investors. Investment conditions applicable to foreign investors with investment projects in the sectors stipulated in this Appendix must conform with the provisions in international treaties of which Vietnam is a member.
Source: Foreign Investment Agency
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Standard forms for conducting investment procedures in Vietnam
27-03-2012
Decision No 1088/2006/D-BKH provides standard forms related to investment procedures in Vietnam for enterprises who have been conducting both domestic and foreign investment activities.
Content:
1. Standard forms applicable to investors
a. Standard forms applicable to both domestic and foreign investment
b. Standard forms applicable only to domestic investment
c. Standard forms applicable only to foreign investment
2. Standard forms of investment certificate
3. Codes of provinces
4. Guidelines on how to complete standard forms
Source: Ministry of Planning and Investment
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Decree No 108/2006/ND-CP details and guides the implementation of Law on Investment
16-04-2012
Decree No 108/2006/ND-CP details and guides the implementation of a number of articles of the November 29, 2005 Law on Investment regarding investment activities for business purposes; rights and obligations of investors; guarantees for legitimate rights and interests of investors; investmentencouragement and incentives; and state management of investment in Vietnam…
CHAPTER 1: General provisions
CHAPTER 2: Forms of investment
CHAPTER 3: Rights and obligations of investors
CHAPTER 4: Domains and geographical areas entitled to invesment preferences, investment preferences and supports
Section 1: Investment preferences
Section 2: Investment supports
CHAPTER 5: Procedures for direct investment
Section 1: Competence to approve and grant investment certificates
Section 2: Certification of investment
Section 3: Adjustment of investment projects
Section 4: Other provisions on foreign investment projects
Section 5: Some provisions on procedurse for use of state capital for investment and business
CHAPTER 6: Provisions on execution of investment projects and organization of business activities
CHAPTER 7: State management of investment
CHAPTER 8: Implementation provisions
Source: Ministry of Justice
List of sectors in which investment is prohibited
14-09-2012
List of prohibited investment sectors
(Issued with Decree 108/2006/ND-CP of the Government dated 22 September 2006)
I. Projects which are detrimental to national defence and security and the public interest
1. Production and processing of drugs.
2. Investment in and commercial operation of secret investigation services violating the State interests, lawful rights and interests of organizations and individuals.
3. Investment in the field of private detective [services] and investigation.
II. Projects which are detrimental to historical relics, culture, ethics and Vietnamese fine customs
4. Projects for construction within the premises of national historical relics or cultural [works]; projects affecting adversely the architecture and landscape of national historical relics or cultural [works].
5. Production of depraved cultural or superstitious products.
6. Production of dangerous toys or toys which harm the noble personality and health of children or arm security, social order and safety.
7. Prostitution business; trading of women and children.
8. Experiments of human cloning.
III. Projects which harm the people’s health, or which destroy natural resources and the environment.
9. Production of chemicals in table 1 (in accordance with the International Convention).
10. Production of veterinary medicine, plant protective agents which are prohibited or not allowed to be used in Vietnam.
11. Production of medicines for treating humans, types of vaccines, medical biologic products, cosmetics, chemical products and preparations used for killing insects or bacteria which are not allowed to be used in Vietnam.
IV. Projects for the treatment of toxic waste brought into Vietnam; projects for the manufacture of any type of toxic chemicals or for the use of chemical agentsprohibited by provisions of international treaties
12. Projects for the treatment of toxic waste brought into Vietnam; projects for the
manufacture of any type of toxic chemicals or for the use of chemical agents
prohibited by international treaties of which Vietnam is a member.
V. Other investment projects prohibited in accordance with the provision of laws
Source: Foreign Investment Agency
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