Should probation term be included in the official labor contract ?
Our company is currently recruiting for the position of Sales Executive, which requires a probation period of two months. To save time, we intend to sign an official labor contract right away, in which the probation period and relevant terms will be clearly stated. Are we allowed to combine the probation content within the labor […]
Legal Advisory on the Use of E-Contracts under Decree No. 23/2025/ND-CP
Question: We are currently considering the adoption of electronic contracts in our business operations. We would like to request SB Law’s legal advice on the potential legal risks involved? Answer: With respect to the use of electronic contracts, particularly in the context of the recently issued Decree No. 23/2025/ND-CP on digital signatures and trusted services: […]
FOC Goods
Question: The fabric supplier is an FDI enterprise operating under the export processing model. During the process of exporting fabric materials to us, there arises a situation in which a quantity of goods is supplied free of charge (FOC goods). This FOC quantity was declared under an export declaration using the payment method "no payment." […]
Legal Advice on Grounds for Termination of Labor Contract in Case of Inability to Reassign Employee's Working Position
Question: We are currently providing vehicle rental services (including drivers) on a monthly fee basis to serve clients across various provinces in Vietnam. At present, one of our clients plans to relocate a vehicle from Province A to Province B (with an approximate distance of 170 km between the two workplaces). However, due to personal […]
Legal Advisory on Signing Labor Contracts with Foreign Employees under the “Intra-Company Transfer” Category
Question: Currently, the General Director and the Chief Financial Officer of our company (both of whom are foreigners) have been issued a confirmation that they are not subject to work permit requirements under the category of intra-company transferees, valid from May 15, 2025 to April 24, 2027. In this case, is our company permitted to […]
Certificate of registration for vocational education activities for elementary-level training in the massage profession
Question: I would like to establish a vocational training center for elementary-level massage training. Could you please advise me on the necessary conditions, procedures, and application documents? Answer: Based on the information you provided, in order to operate, you must obtain a Certificate of Registration for Vocational Education Activities for Elementary-level Training. 1. Conditions for […]
Should probation terms be included in the official labor contract?
Our company is currently recruiting for the position of Sales Executive, which requires a probation period of two months. To save time, we intend to sign an official labor contract right away, in which the probation period and relevant terms will be clearly stated. Are we allowed to combine the probation content within the labor […]
Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments on division of property after divorce in vietnam
Dear Lawyer, My spouse and I are both Vietnamese citizens. We got married abroad and subsequently registered our marriage in Vietnam. We have divorced pursuant to a mutual consent divorce decision issued by a Vietnamese court. However, under the laws of the foreign country where we resided, divorce does not provide for a distinction between […]
Application for certificate of eligibility for food safety
Dear Company, I would like to inquire: For our company that is preparing to produce and trade food products, what steps do we need to take to apply for Certificates of Food safety eligibility? Answer 1. Entities required to obtain the Certificate of Food safety eligibility: Food production and trading establishments must obtain a Certificate […]