Consulting Services

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CONSULTING SERVICEConsulting Services

For companies considering entry into the Vietnamese market,we provide comprehensive business support.Putting our clients’ success first,we deliver end-to-end support through the following services.

Advancement support processOur market-entry support flow

Market research service

As the first step to a successful entry into the Vietnamese market, we provide detailed market research on target regions and industries. We gather concrete data directly tied to your business plan — economic conditions, competitive analysis, consumer trends — to support your entry decision. By delivering practical insight into the local business environment and regulations, we clarify the path to success together with our clients.

Vietnam market-entry management strategy consulting

To lead your business in Vietnam to success, we propose a management strategy optimized for local market characteristics. From the timing of market entry and choice of business model to establishing competitive advantage, identifying target regions and selecting the investment form, we support the realization of your vision from a strategic perspective. For entry support, we flexibly adapt how far we take each step according to the client’s needs.

Market-research scope (core process)

  1. Field-research planning
    Clarify the research objectives, technology characteristics and scope (area, target industries, etc.)
  2. Desk research
    Collect and analyze existing Vietnamese market data, macro information, statistics and reports
  3. Fieldwork (full process)
    Conduct surveys and interviews with local key players and target customer segments
  4. Analysis & reporting
    Analyze the findings and prepare the report

Market-entry strategy scope

  1. Designing the entry strategy
    Assess entry feasibility, define competitive advantage and propose entry methods (local incorporation, partnering, etc.)
  2. Regulatory & legal support
    Support obtaining business licenses in Vietnam and advise on local regulations and taxation
  3. Selecting partner candidates
    Search for suitable partners and set selection criteria, coordinate appointments, and support negotiation and contracting
  4. New-business launch support
    Early-stage local office setup support (site selection, hiring, etc.)

Support for establishing a local corporationLocal-corporation setup support

We provide one-stop support for the procedures involved in establishing a local corporation.

From legal and tax preparation to negotiations with local government and drafting the required documents, we offer expert support to move complex processes forward smoothly.

We enable a fast business launch in the Vietnamese market and support you thoroughly so that early operations proceed smoothly.

  1. Planning & preparation

    Conduct market research and formulate the entry strategy, decide the investment form and business scope, and prepare the required documents (business plan, investor information, financial certificates, etc.)
  2. Corporate registration

    Obtain the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)
  3. Opening a bank account

    Open a corporate account at a bank in Vietnam, deposit the capital, and obtain the bank’s certificate afterward
  4. Starting operations

    Obtain additional business permits (industry-specific licenses) as needed, set up the office, and hire staff
  5. FOLLOW-UP

    Support building management and reporting structures, plus general administrative support such as bookkeeping

General Administrative SupportGeneral administrative support

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General administrative support including bookkeeping

To improve the efficiency of local-corporation operations, we support administrative tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll and tax filing. Staff well versed in IFRS, Japanese accounting standards, and Vietnamese accounting standards and regulations handle the work, creating an environment where clients can focus on running their business. We guarantee the accuracy of financial data and the maintenance of compliance.

Business matchingBusiness matching

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Business matching for trade expansion

To support trade businesses in the Vietnamese market, we provide business-matching services with trusted local partners and support for participating in exhibitions in Vietnam. From building supply chains and establishing distribution routes to supporting the contract negotiations required for trade, we deliver a smooth start to your trade business. We aim to build trading relationships that benefit both sides.

Why choose Solara & CoWhy Solara & Co is chosen

Illustration of the reasons we are chosen
  • Specialized consulting backed by M&A

    Drawing on the specialized knowledge and rich track record cultivated in the M&A field, we go beyond mere business strategy to provide practical advice.

    Well versed in risk management and tax optimization, we propose the best solutions even to the complex challenges our clients face.

    We connect M&A strategy to business operations and market entry, providing execution support to deliver results.

  • Market insight versed in both Japanese and Vietnamese business cultures

    Our founding members, with over ten years of experience in Japan, deeply understand both Japanese and Vietnamese corporate cultures and provide support attuned to both sides.

    Our members include Big 4 experts from firms such as Deloitte Japan and KPMG Consulting, and holders of the Japanese CPA qualification.

    Furthermore, a body of veteran Japanese consultants holding the SME Management Consultant qualification serves as our advisors, providing Japan-standard, reassuring and reliable service.

  • Precise risk management and support structure

    Many of our members have lived in Japan for extended periods, and their strength is a deep understanding of Japanese corporate culture and business practices.

    Respecting Japan’s distinctive values and decision-making processes, we provide flexible, dependable service that meets Japanese clients’ expectations.

    This cultural understanding greatly contributes to smoothing the Japan–Vietnam M&A process.

CASE STUDYCase Studies

Spreading Japan’s latest agricultural technology

Spreading Japan’s latest agricultural technology

Project scope:

  • A project to introduce Japan’s advanced agrochemical technology and drive growing demand for organic rice in Vietnam.

S&C’s support:

  • We supported securing appointments with Vietnamese government bodies and major private companies, and delivered a presentation to the Minister of Agriculture. As a result, under the minister’s guidance, a trial rollout is now underway with Vietnam’s top two companies.
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Franchise strategy for a Japanese beverage brand

Franchise strategy for a Japanese beverage brand

Project scope:

  • A popular brand with hundreds of stores in Japan and a presence in five countries planning to newly enter the Vietnamese market.

S&C’s support:

  • We conducted market research reflecting local consumer preferences and supported the assessment of the franchise-expansion potential.
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Early-stage support for SaaS sales in Vietnam

Early-stage support for SaaS sales in Vietnam

Project scope:

  • Aiming to open sales channels in Vietnam for a SaaS product researched and developed in Japan, advancing market research, local-partner selection and sales-strategy formulation.

S&C’s support:

  • To hedge risk and reduce cost, we supported an expansion strategy that, rather than establishing a local corporation, used another Vietnamese IT company as an agent to verify sales demand.
  • We supported the development of local agents and the conclusion of an MOU.
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