Licensing and Regulatory Compliance for High-End Restaurant Operations
Client: Japanese individual investor
Jurisdictions: Japan – Vietnam
Practice Areas: Foreign Investment, Food & Beverage Licensing, Conditional Business Lines
Overview
The client planned to establish a high-end Japanese restaurant in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, including dine-in services and on-premises alcohol sales, requiring multiple regulatory approvals.
Client Requirements
Complete all legal procedures for lawful operation, including investment registration, food safety certification, fire safety approval, and alcohol trading license.
Services Provided
Hoang Ha & Associates Co., Ltd provided:
- Advisory on legal requirements for restaurant operations with alcohol service;
- Preparation and submission of investment and enterprise registration dossiers;
- Obtaining food safety certification;
- Fire safety compliance approval;
- Licensing for on-premises alcohol sales.
Outcome
The restaurant obtained all necessary licenses within the required timeframe and commenced lawful operations in Vietnam.