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HDS uses technology to collect information, draft documents and automate procedures; HDS lawyers control every output and directly handle our clients' specialized legal issues.

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2018Operating under the Registration Certificate of Law Practice Organization issued by the Hanoi Department of Justice in 2018Legal Information
20+ yearsExperience of our Managing LawyerLawyer Đoàn Minh Đức
1000+ casesOver a thousand successful cases supporting our clients' legal operationsList of Featured Cases
HNi-006Industrial property representation organization codeIssued 19 Nov 2025

Featured Cases

How HDS Handled It

Completed cases with client names withheld; each case has a lawyer in charge, specific results and a detailed article.

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Case · 2026

Legal due diligence before acquiring 60% of a manufacturing company

Individual investor

Issue

The investor planned to buy a controlling stake at the seller's asking price, without information on tax obligations or ongoing contracts.

Result

Unpaid tax liabilities and a loosely drafted land lease were found; the investor renegotiated the price and added protective clauses.

  • 3 weeksDue diligence
  • 2Material risks identified
  • Purchase price reductionNegotiation outcome

Trademark Registration · 2026

Keeping a coffee chain's brand name after a notice of refusal of protection

Coffee chain in Hanoi

Issue

The trademark application of a chain of 9 stores was about to be refused for being similar to a mark registered in 2018. Renaming would have meant replacing all signage and packaging.

Result

The cited mark was invalidated; the client was granted a certificate for 2 classes and did not have to rename.

  • 7 monthsFrom the refusal notice to the invalidation decision
  • 2 classesGoods and services protected
  • 9 storesSignage kept unchanged

Investment Project Adjustment · 2025

Converting a loan into capital contribution in a foreign-invested company (FDI)

Thiên Quang Electronics Joint Stock Company

Issue

The client wished to convert a debt arising from a loan from its parent company into capital contribution in an economic organization in Vietnam, and to complete the legal procedures needed to record the new capital and update the related registration certificates.

Result

The competent authority approved the foreign investor's capital purchase; the company completed the related legal procedures and was issued an Enterprise Registration Certificate and an amended Investment Registration Certificate recording the changes as required. The loan-to-equity conversion was carried out successfully, helping optimize the capital structure and ensure the legal soundness of the company's investment activities.

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    Combining technology and lawyers to handle everything from simple procedures to complex legal issues.

    AI Business Registration System
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    Data Standardization and Processing

    The system receives information, processes and standardizes data, and automates simple tasks.

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    Lawyer Control and Advice

    Lawyers review, assess risks and propose solutions suited to each case, and directly handle complex matters.

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    Implementation and Resolution

    The automated system and lawyers work together, representing you and resolving real legal issues.

    Faster processingThanks to technology

    Better fitThanks to lawyer advice

    SaferThanks to legal control

    More efficientThanks to optimized costs and resources

    “From common procedures to complex legal issues, HDS always has the right solution.”

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    Legal Newsletter

    News, New Laws and Useful Information

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    New Laws

    1. Effective 1 Jan 2026

      Abolition of the Business Licence Fee

      Enterprises and household businesses no longer have to pay the business licence fee.

      Resolution 198/2025/QH15

    2. Effective 1 Jan 2026

      End of Presumptive Tax for Household Businesses

      Household businesses move to self-declaration and pay tax based on actual revenue.

      Resolution 198/2025/QH15

    3. Effective 1 Jul 2025

      Mandatory Beneficial Owner Declaration

      Enterprise registration applications must include beneficial owner information.

      Law No. 76/2025/QH15

    4. Effective 1 Jul 2025

      New Decree on Enterprise Registration

      Replaces Decree 01/2021/ND-CP, updating the documents and registration procedure.

      Decree 168/2025/ND-CP

    5. Effective 1 Jul 2025

      50% Reduction in Enterprise Registration Fees

      Applies until the end of 31 Dec 2026; online filing is exempt from fees.

      Regulations on fees and charges

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    How long does company formation take?

    The business registration authority processes valid applications within 03 working days. Including document preparation, seal engraving and handover, you typically receive all results within 4 – 5 working days.

    Do I have to visit your office or a government agency?

    No. You send your ID card by Zalo or email, sign the documents with a digital signature or have our staff bring the documents to you. Results are delivered to the address you choose.

    What is the minimum charter capital?

    The law sets no minimum capital for most business lines. Some conditional business lines require legal capital or a deposit. You must contribute the full registered capital within 90 days from the date the certificate is issued.

    Does a newly established company have to pay the business licence fee?

    No. The business licence fee has been abolished since 1 Jan 2026 under Resolution 198/2025/QH15.

    What is the difference between Standardized Services and Specialized Services?

    Standardized Services handle common procedures through automated workflows at optimized cost, with lawyers controlling the output. Specialized Services are for complex, high-risk matters, where lawyers take part directly and accompany you throughout the process.

    Does HDS support clients outside Hanoi?

    Yes. Most procedures are carried out online, so HDS supports clients nationwide; results are delivered to your door.

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