In the course of doing business, not every enterprise is able to reach its originally intended destination. There are times when market conditions change, resources are no longer suitable, or development strategies take a different direction. In such circumstances, dissolution should not be viewed as a failure, but rather as a lawful and transparent way for an enterprise to close a chapter of its operations. A clear understanding of dissolution procedures—from settling obliga

Suspension of operations or withdrawal from the market does not mean that a business has “closed” all of its obligations. If legal dossiers and tax liabilities are not properly and conclusively handled, risks of tax reassessment, administrative penalties, and long-term legal consequences for the legal representative may continue to arise over time.

Alcohol trading in Vietnam is classified as a conditional business investment sector, subject to strict State management in order to safeguard social order, public health, and consumer rights. Under current Vietnamese law, enterprises are only permitted to manufacture, distribute, wholesale, or retail alcoholic beverages when fully satisfying statutory conditions relating to eligible business entities, facilities, product origin, and required business licenses.

On 11 December 2025, at the 10th Session of the 15th National Assembly, the National Assembly passed the Amended Law on Investment 2025, which shall take effect from 1 March 2026. The Law continues to refine the legal framework on investment in line with the policy of selective investment attraction, while ensuring national interests in the new development phase.