A Vietnamese exporter can recover money from an Indian buyer through a legal notice, a commercial summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, a cheque case, insolvency proceedings against a company with an undisputed debt above the threshold, or enforcement of an arbitration award. A Vietnamese court judgment cannot be executed directly in India, so proceedings are usually brought in India.
- Document route
- Vietnamese notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 1h30 behind Vietnam all year
- Cheque cases
- Section 138, NI Act 1881
- Civil suit
- Order XXXVII CPC
Money Recovery from India from Vietnam: how it works
We review the contract, invoices, bills of lading and correspondence, and send a legal notice. Many buyers pay at this stage. If not, we choose the remedy: a summary suit after pre-institution mediation, an insolvency application, or enforcement of an award if the contract had an arbitration clause.
Where the buyer raises quality disputes, we gather inspection and shipping evidence early. Recovered money is remitted to Vietnam through banking channels.
Seafood and cashew exporters often face claims of quality rejection after arrival; we review the inspection certificates, cold-chain records and the contract's claim window, because an Indian buyer who did not object in time may lose the right to reject.
What clients in Vietnam should know
- Act within three years of the payment becoming due.
- Keep shipping documents and quality certificates for every consignment.
- Check the buyer's company status before shipping on credit.
Step by step from Vietnam
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Vietnam, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Vietnam
Vietnamese notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Vietnam where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Vietnam. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Money Recovery from India, or see all services for clients in Vietnam and the Disputes & Enforcement practice area.
Questions from clients in Vietnam
Can a Vietnamese company sue in India without travelling?
Yes, through a legalised board resolution and power of attorney.
Is insolvency effective for recovery?
It can be, where the debt is undisputed and above the threshold.
Can we enforce our Singapore arbitration award in India?
Yes, generally, subject to the limited grounds in section 48.
The buyer rejected our seafood after arrival. Can we still claim?
Often yes, if the contract's inspection and claim periods were not followed or the rejection is not supported by evidence.