Leasing a Factory in Vietnam 2026 for US and Foreign Manufacturers: Why You Cannot Buy Land, Four Ways to Get a Site, and One-Off vs Annual Rent
A foreign company cannot own land in Vietnam, only a land use right for a fixed term. This guide covers the four ways to get a factory site, the choice between one-off payment and annual rent restored from 1 January 2026, what each lets you mortgage or sell, why a US bank cannot take the mortgage directly, the real remaining term in an industrial park, and due diligence on a ready-built factory.