How do you legally open a car or motorbike rental business in Vietnam, and should you do it through a local lawyer?

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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.

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.

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.

written contract with a lawyer