Tax in Vietnam
Question: I would like to know if I would be tax liable in Vietnam if: 1. I work for a oil company in Saudi Arabia 2. I have opened a HSBC bank account in Vietnam and my salary (from Saudi Arabia) gets deposited into that account. 3. I am in Vietnam 4 times a year […]
Can we use Corp Sec/Law firm address to register a local Rep office Vietnam?
Question: Can we use Corp Sec/Law firm address to register a local Rep office Vietnam if we do not intend to lease an office? Answer: SBLAW would like to advise you as follows: – In theory, you can use address of Corp Sec/Law firm address to register a local Rep office Vietnam. However, in practice, it […]
Mortgage over Land use right (LUR) in Vietnam
Question: Is is possible to grant a mortgage over land use right in Vietnam in favour of foreign company in connection with the sales and purchase contract (or termination of the contract)? Answer: As your request, SBLAW would like to advise as follows: According to Article No. 172 and 179 of Land Law 2013, Land […]
Medicine and cosmetics registration in Vietnam
Question: We want to import cosmetic and medicine goods on Vietnam territory. What certificates or licenses do we need for it? How do you charge for making documentation for improt medicine and cosmetics goods? Answer: This is reference to your request from which we understand that you would like us to advise on necessary license for […]
Term of the Project in Vietnam
With the experience in the field of investment consultancy for the foreigner investor, SBLAW would like to provide some information about term of the project as follows: Under Vietnam Law, maximum project term granted for a foreign investment project is 50 years. However, in practice, project term granted for foreign investment project shall very much […]
Copyright infringement in Vietnam
Question: What can I do to handle copyright infringement in Vietnam? Answer: SBLAW would like to advise as follows: 1.SCOPE OF WORKS AND FEES 1.1. Scope of works As mentioned in your email, you are looking for an IP consultant who is able to provide retainer services relating to settlement/handling of infringement case related to film […]
Personal’ paid days off for foreigner
Question: May I kindly ask…having at this time, invalid information regarding ‘recognized’ foreign employee paid off days please. I understand that as a foreigner….American that I am entitled to my birthday and independence day and again, are they paid ‘off days’ please? Answer: SBLAW would like to advise you as follows: Under Vietnam Law, foreign […]
Paid holidays after 12 months of employment
Question: The 12 days of paid holidays after 12 months of employment. Is it only for government employees or for all employees in the private sector in Vietnam regardless of Companies or Enterprises status. I was informed that some companies or enterprises in Vietnam did not have to give or pay annual leaves to their […]
Termination labour contracts
Question: Can you give me some information regarding terminating of a labour contract. As an exmployee what rights do I have if my employer terminates my employment after signing a 12 month contract. Answer: As per the information provided by you, your employer and you entered into a Labor Contract with the term of 12 months. Currently, […]