What’s new on regulations on penalties for administrative violations in the field of industrial property effective from july 2024

What’s new on regulations on penalties for administrative violations in the field of industrial property effective from july 2024

The Government issued Decree No. 46/2024/ND-CP dated May 04, 2024 amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP dated August 29, 2013 regulating penalties for violations Administration in the field of industrial property has been amended and supplemented with a number of articles according to Decree No. 126/2021/ND-CP dated December 30, 2021. […]

Regulations on Child Labor in Vietnam

Regulations on Child Labor in Vietnam

The issue of child labor remains a pressing global concern, and Vietnam is no exception. As a developing nation, Vietnam faces challenges in establishing and strictly managing child labor regulations while balancing economic development and social welfare. Regulations on Child Labor in Vietnam Vietnam has established a legal framework to address the issue of child […]

Regulations on retirement age in Vietnam

Regulations on Retirement Age in Vietnam

Raising the retirement age is a common and inevitable trend for most countries in the world to cope with population ageing and labor shortages as well as ensure the balance of social security funds. Regulations on retirement age in Vietnam In Vietnam, Article 169 of the 2019 Labor Code stipulates that from 2021, the retirement […]

Navigating Disputes in Franchise Contracts: Lessons from Y Center's Experience in Vietnam

Lessons from Y Center's Experience in Vietnam

In the vibrant landscape of business expansion, franchise agreements often serve as the bridge between established brands and aspiring entrepreneurs. However, the absence of comprehensive clauses detailing operational frameworks can lead to disputes, as evidenced by the recent challenges faced by an esteemed foreign language training company with over 25 years of experience in Vietnam, […]

SB Law advised on the successful transfer of Hong Duc Inter-School to IGC

SB Law advised on the successful transfer of Hong Duc Inter-School to IGC

SB Law takes pride in our recent successful collaboration with the Seller for the transfer of Hong Duc School, which is a private school located in the suburbs of Hanoi, to ICG in early 2024. Our team, led by our Partner Nguyen Thi Ngoc Ha and associate lawyer Pham Xuan Truong, provided comprehensive legal services […]

Business suspension of company

Business suspension of company

Question: My company needs to suspend the business for some reasons and intends to do so before August 2024. I would like to receive advice on the procedure and documentation required to request a suspension of business activities. During this period, do we still need to pay taxes and submit tax declaration dossiers? Answer: Business […]

SBLAW consultancy for investors from UAE

SBLAW consultancy for investors from UAE

On the morning of April 17, 2024, SB Law had the honor of welcoming clients from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to its Saigon office to discuss the establishment of a foreign-invested trading company in Vietnam. This visit once again demonstrates the allure and significant potential that the Vietnamese market offers to international investors, as […]