New Points in Decree No. 06/2025/ND-CP on Adoption
On January 8, 2025, Decree No. 06/2025/ND-CP officially came into effect, amending and supplementing certain provisions of decrees related to adoption. Below are the key new points: 1. Amendment to the Validity Period of the Criminal Record Certificate The Criminal Record Certificate issued by a competent foreign authority is now valid for 12 months (previously […]
Legal conditions and procedures for establishing a branch of a foreign enterprise in Vietnam
Question: Foreign enterprises may establish a branch in Vietnam to conduct business activities. However, I would like to gain a clearer understanding of the legal requirements and procedural steps involved in establishing a branch under Vietnamese law. Answer: According to Article 8 of Decree No. 07/2016/ND-CP, foreign businesses must meet the following conditions to […]
Procedures for Converting Garden Land to Residential Land
As soon as VietTimes published the article “Hanoi residents ‘shocked’ as land use fees skyrocket under the new pricing table”, many readers inquired about whether their parents, who own garden land, could convert it into residential land, what procedures were required, and how much they would have to pay. Regarding the issue of converting garden […]