Nominee Services​

What are the roles and obligations of the nominee in Vietnam?

Appointing a local nominee as owner/shareholder of the company can avoid restrictions on foreign investment and shorten the time required to establish the company. 

The nominee or trustee structure also protects the identity of the beneficial owner as only the name of the Vietnamese nominee will be officially registered in the company.

The Vietnamese individual appointed by the foreign investors is registered as owner of the capital or shares of the target company. Further, to ensure administrative compliance as registered owner/shareholder, the nominee can also hold key managerial positions if required by the investors.

Legal services:

  • Selecting and appointing a nominee to represent the investors as Director, Shareholder, Head of Representative Office, Head of branch, etc.
  • Tailoring nominee service agreements to protect the investors’ rights.
  • Select the nominee with clear and honest backgrounds at the Client’s request;
  • Represent the Company to work with the Vietnamese Government;
  • Report to the actual owner.

How to proceed?

  • Contact us via phone, email or create a CRM account to define your investment requirements and objectives with our staffs;
  • Whenever possible we will meet in person to define your legal strategy in depth.
  • Our legal services will notably include our advisory on the pros and cons of the nominee structure and how to secure the investment and ensure that dividends, capital gains and other benefits are remitted to the beneficial owner.
  • After drafting the nominee agreement defining the rights and obligations of the nominee and beneficial owner, we will nominate a reputable Vietnamese individual to act as your representative in the target company.
  • At any time, you can access the CRM system to manage and keep a track of your legal services.