Do Electronic Contracts Have the Same Legal Validity as Paper Contracts? How Should Enterprises Store Electronic Contracts to Ensure Their Evidentiary Value?
Question: Our company is transitioning from paper contracts to electronic contracts. Do electronic contracts have the same legal validity as paper contracts? How should the company store electronic contracts to ensure their evidentiary value in the event of a dispute? Answer Under the 2023 Law on Electronic Transactions, a data message cannot be denied legal […]
May an Enterprise Use Customers’ Personal Data to Send Advertising Information? When Is Customer Consent Required?
Question Our company holds customers’ personal data and intends to use such information to send information about products, services, and promotional programs. May the company use customers’ personal data for advertising purposes? In which cases is the customer’s consent required? Answer Since 1 January 2026, the 2025 Law on Personal Data Protection has been […]
A member of a multiple-member limited liability company is permitted to freely transfer their entire capital contribution to a non-member?
A member of a multiple-member limited liability company is permitted to freely transfer their entire capital contribution to a non-member? Question: I am currently a member holding 30% of the charter capital in a multiple-member limited liability company in Hanoi. Due to no longer wishing to continue the partnership, I plan to transfer my […]
Can a Company Authorize an Employee to Sign Contracts on Behalf of the Legal Representative? How Should the Scope of Authorization Be Defined?
Question: Our company intends to authorize an employee to sign contracts with customers and business partners on behalf of the legal representative. Is such authorization legally permitted? How should the scope and duration of the authorization be defined to ensure the legal validity of the contracts? Answer: Identifying the legal representative and their authority Under […]
LAWYER NGUYEN THANH HA ATTENDS THE CELEBRATION OF THE 80TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA
On the occasion of the 80th National Day of the Republic of India, Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Ha, President of SB Law Firm, honored to attend the official celebration ceremony. The event gathered diplomatic representatives, government officials, and the business communities of both Vietnam and India. Attending the ceremony, Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Ha extended his warmest […]
Report on the SERI Respect Program and the accompanying role of SB LAW with the enterprise
The SERI Respect Program (“Supporting Equality by Reimagining Industry”) at Regina Miracle International Vietnam Co., Ltd. is a collaborative initiative between Victoria’s Secret (VS&Co), CSAGA, and RISE. The graduation ceremony on August 26, 2026, featured the special presence of a high-level legal and compliance delegation from VS&Co (including the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and […]
Legal Advice on Vocational Training: Is an Annual General Meeting of the General Meeting of Shareholders Required After an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Has Been Held?
Question: Our company has held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to approve amendments to the Enterprise Registration Certificate and an increase in charter capital. Can this meeting be considered the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders? If not, is the company required to hold an additional Annual General Meeting of Shareholders? Answer: Under […]
Is a Joint Stock Company Required to Have a Board of Supervisors?
Question 3: Is a Joint Stock Company Required to Have a Board of Supervisors? Question I am planning to establish a joint stock company. Under the current regulations, is a joint stock company required to establish a Board of Supervisors? If the company does not establish a Board of Supervisors, will this constitute a […]
What Procedures Must an Enterprise Follow When Reducing Its Workforce Due to Restructuring?
Question What procedures must an enterprise follow when terminating employment contracts with employees due to changes in organizational structure, technology, or economic reasons? Answer Pursuant to Article 42 of the Labor Code 2019, an enterprise may terminate employment contracts with employees in cases of changes in organizational structure, technology, or for economic reasons. However, […]