Trademark attorney for Japanese client in Asean countries
As one of the leading International IP firms, S&B Lawis capable of assisting Japanese client with handling trademark matters in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and other ASEAN countries in an efficient and cost-competitive way. We have currently acted for NIPPON STEEL (JP), SONY,PULPPY COLEREX, DAIWA PAPER, PLUS COPORATION (JP), NIKKEN INTERNATIONAL ASIA CO., LTD.etc. Therefore, it is believed that […]
Legal assistance regarding establishment of representative office in Hanoi
In case Client wants to engage a law firm on advices regarding establishment of a representative office in Hanoi, Vietnam SBLaw is qualified for above mentioned requirements and is willing to advice Client regarding above said requests. Our Scope of Services: Preparation of the application documents: Notifying application documents required in accordance with Vietnamese law; […]
Qualification of legal representative of Vietnam enterprise
Under Vietnam Law, if you wish to become the Legal Representative of an enterprise in Vietnam, you must reside in Vietnam. If you leave Vietnam for 30 days, you must grant a power of attorney to other person and it must be noticed to the competent authority. Upon registration of you as the legal representative […]
Q&A about taxation in Vietnam
What taxation systems are applied in general? Only one taxation system is applied in Vietnam. What is the difference between them? N/A What are the main taxes applied and their rates? Corporate Income Tax: 25%; VAT: 0%, 5%, 10% or 15%; Export-Import Duty: Duty rates applicable to exports are specified for each item of goods […]
Q&A about lease and property in Vietnam
SBLAW would like to provide you our Q&A about lease and property in Vietnam as follows: Q: Is it necessary to provide a loan, a guarantee, insurance, a deposit, a bank guarantee or any other third party guarantees in order to lease some premises? A: It shall be totally depended on the negotiation between involved parties. […]
Q&A about employee recruitment in Vietnam
Is it allowed to sign a fixed-term employment contract or it should be an indefinite term employment contract? Both of Fixed-term employment contract and indefinite term employment contract are acceptable. Is it allowed for entity to have foreign employees? If yes, what is the procedure to get a working visa? What are the conditions of […]
Q&A about opening a pawn shop in Vietnam
Is it possible to arrange pawn shop business, like grant short-term loans against jewelry? Vietnam does not commit to open market for Foreign Investor to run pawn shop business in Vietnam. It shall be totally depended on economy plan. What kind of permissions does investor have to obtain for opening pawn shops? Investor must obtain […]
General Manager of a company in Vietnam
1. Can a foreign citizen act as a General Manager? Yes, a foreign citizen can act as a General Magnare 2.In case a foreigner can act as a General Manager what are the permissions he/she should obtain? He/she must obtain the work permit. The work permit shall be exempted if he/she is also shareholder of […]
Q&A about formation of foreign company in Vietnam
1. Procedures for establishment of a legal entity. Under Vietnam Law, foreign investors can run its foreign investment project for profit making purpose by (i) Setting up a Foreign Invested Company under the form of Wholly Foreign Invested Company; (ii) Co-operating with a local Partner in order to setup a Joint Venture Company or to enter […]