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GUIDES · Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Share and Capital Transfer for Foreign-Invested Companies in Vietnam

A comprehensive solution for M&A and the restructuring of foreign-invested (FDI) companies During operations, foreign-invested (FDI) companies often need to transfer shares or capital contributions

Why this matters

A comprehensive solution for M&A and the restructuring of FDI enterprises.

During operations, foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) often need to transfer shares or capital contributions in order to restructure their operations, change their ownership structure, attract new investors, or carry out mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Capital transfers in FDI enterprises involve numerous legal requirements relating to investment, enterprise law, tax, and foreign exchange control — if the process is not followed correctly, the enterprise may face difficulties in recording the transaction or amending its licenses, or incur unwanted legal and tax risks.

With a team of experienced specialists in foreign investment, corporate legal matters, and M&A advisory, we provide a full-package share and capital-contribution transfer service, helping clients complete transactions quickly, safely, and in full compliance with Vietnamese law.

Share and capital transfer dossier

Depending on the specific case, the transfer dossier may include:

  • The share or capital-contribution transfer agreement.
  • Legal documents of the transferor and the transferee.
  • The enterprise's resolutions, decisions, and meeting minutes.
  • The list of shareholders or members after the transfer.
  • The dossier for amending the IRC and ERC.
  • Documents proving the investor's legal and financial capacity.
  • The registration dossier for capital contribution or share purchase under investment law.

We help clients prepare the complete dossier, review the legality of the transaction, and carry out the necessary procedures to ensure the transfer is completed smoothly and safely.

What’s included

Common capital transfer scenarios
  • Share transfers in foreign-invested joint stock companies.
  • Capital-contribution transfers in foreign-invested limited liability companies.
  • A foreign investor acquiring capital from a Vietnamese investor.
  • A Vietnamese investor acquiring capital from a foreign investor.
  • Capital transfers between foreign investors.
  • Investment project transfers tied to a capital transfer.
  • Group restructuring or changes to the ownership structure of an FDI enterprise.

How the process works

  1. 1
    Step 1: Review the legal conditions

    We assess the enterprise's legal status, the foreign investor's market-access conditions, and the legal requirements applicable to the transaction.

  2. 2
    Step 2: Advise on the transaction structure

    We advise on a suitable transfer structure to optimize investment efficiency, corporate governance, and tax obligations.

  3. 3
    Step 3: Draft the dossier and transaction documents

    We prepare the transfer agreement, resolutions, decisions, meeting minutes, and other necessary legal documents.

  4. 4
    Step 4: Complete procedures with the state authorities

    We assist with registering the capital contribution or share purchase (where registration is required), amending the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and the Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC), and handling the related procedures.

  5. 5
    Step 5: Close the transaction and provide post-transfer support

    We advise on tax, foreign exchange, corporate governance, and compliance obligations after the transaction is completed.

Our commitment & responsibility

We commit to professional responsibility on every engagement — including legal liability and compensation should an error on our part occur. Your financial, personal and ownership data is handled under strict confidentiality and in line with Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP on personal data protection.

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