Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for international investors in the real estate sector. However, with a unique legal system, foreigners when buying, owning houses or participating in project development in Vietnam must strictly comply with current legal regulations. In order to meet this need, Doctor Home Construction Company provides specialized legal consulting services for foreigners, committed to comprehensive companionship – from legal procedures to project realization.
Legal limitations that foreigners need to know
According to the 2013 Land Law, foreigners are not allowed to own land use rights in Vietnam. Land is owned by the entire people and managed by the State [Source: thuvienphapluat.vn].
However, according to the 2014 Housing Law, foreigners are allowed to buy and own houses (apartments or private houses in commercial projects), with a maximum term of 50 years, which can be extended.
Ownership is limited in terms of ratio and area: maximum 30% of apartments in an apartment building, no more than 10% of houses in the project; not allowed to buy houses in security – defense areas
Source: Law No. 27/2023/QH15 of the National Assembly: Housing Law
Doctor Home provides a full package of legal consulting services for foreigners
We provide comprehensive support for you to invest legally, optimize costs, and avoid all potential risks:
1. Legal advice & ownership conditions
Advice on what foreign individuals or organizations are allowed to own in Vietnam.
Guide to the investment process, valid legal structure (buying a house, renting land, establishing a company…).
2. Appraisal & legal inspection of real estate
Check planning, legal status, dispute risks.
Verify ownership, pink book/red book, areas allowed to buy and sell.
3. Drafting & implementing procedures
Drafting sales contracts, capital contribution contracts, long-term lease contracts.
Supporting notarization, registering home ownership rights.
4. Investment & legal entity support
Consulting on establishing FDI-invested enterprises to invest in real estate.
Long-term legal support during the investment and transfer process.
Why choose Doctor Home as a legal partner?
- A team of experts including lawyers, architects, consultants with deep knowledge of law and planning.
- Experience working with investors from Korea, Japan, the US, and Europe.
- Closely linking legal – design – construction, providing comprehensive and transparent real estate solutions.
- Bilingual service in English – Vietnamese, absolute confidentiality.
Contact for consultation today
Let Doctor Home accompany you – from legal to realizing living and investment space in Vietnam.
Doctor Home Company
0901 172 859 
Doctor Home
May 07,2025
