How do you legally open a car or motorbike rental business in Vietnam, and should you do it through a local lawyer?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Based on the discussion, a legal car or motorbike rental business in Vietnam typically involves registering a company, obtaining the required license, and buying the vehicles under that company. People recommend handling it locally with a vetted lawyer and a written contract rather than trusting random intermediaries.
What the community said
The newest advice is to look for a genuinely competent local lawyer rather than just any consultant: the traveler had already run into poor legal help and noted that finding a reliable lawyer in Vietnam for this kind of business can be difficult.
16 days ago local lawyer in Vietnam
A practical setup mentioned in the chat was: first register a company, then obtain the license, and only after that purchase the vehicles under the company name. People suggested using a lawyer to handle the process end-to-end.
16 days ago company registration, license, vehicles under company ownership
Another key takeaway was that this should be handled in Vietnam in person, through a legal firm and with a written contract. The discussion specifically warned that random ‘helpers’ often try to scam people, and that no one can realistically guarantee the outcome in advance.
16 days ago written contract with a lawyer