Here is the The West Indochina 5 steps Approach:

1. Quantify the business opportunity for products or services with the assistance of professional market research companies

2. Search for a local partner/agent/distributor

3. Determine the most efficient legal and fiscal structure with professional lawyers and auditors

4. Draft a three-year business/marketing plan

5. Assist with start up of commercial operations

a. Recruit local/expat staff

b. Help with local admin (tax filing, work permits, profit repatriation…)