Advisory on Capital Contribution with Assets
Question: I am preparing to establish a technology startup in Da Nang in the form of a joint-stock company, with 4 founding shareholders and a chartered capital of 1 billion VND. One shareholder wishes to contribute capital using intellectual property (a developed software). May I ask if contributing capital with non-cash assets is permitted? Answer: […]
Advisory on Staff Reduction in Cases of Structural, Technological Changes, or Economic Reasons
Question: I am a salesperson at a fashion store in Hanoi, working under a 12-month definite-term labor contract. After 6 months, the company suddenly terminated me without prior notice, citing "staff reduction due to business difficulties." However, they did not pay my last month's salary or provide unemployment support, despite me not violating any disciplinary […]
Advisory on Documentation for Signing Commercial and Investment Contracts Regarding Precondition Clauses
Question: Our company has signed a joint venture contract with a foreign corporation to jointly develop an industrial park. The contract value reaches hundreds of millions of US dollars, and shortly after signing, the foreign partner transferred a portion of its contributed capital to Vietnam. However, just a few months later, the project unexpectedly stalled. […]
Legal Advice on Intellectual Property Rights Clause in Drafting a “Software Development” Service Contract
Question: My company hired Company B to develop a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, valued at VND 100,000,000. The contract specifies requirements, timeline, and payment method, but does not clearly stipulate any clause on intellectual property rights. After completion, my company deployed the software into our system. A few months later, we discovered that Company […]
CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR REGISTERING A HOUSEHOLD BUSINESS
Question: “Hello Lawyer, I am planning to open a small mobile phone repair shop, operating alone without hiring employees. Please advise me on the procedures to establish a household business? Answer: 1.What is a household business? According to Clause 1, Article 82 of Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP: “A household business is registered for establishment by an individual or […]
Consultation on the Obligation to Pay Land Rent under an Industrial Park Land Lease Contract
Question: Our company has been leasing land in an industrial park under a contract signed in 2018. Recently, the industrial park developer notified us that we are required to pay an additional amount of land rent (not the land sublease fee payable to the State) even though the contract does not stipulate such an obligation, […]
FRANCHISING
Question: Our company is located in Ho Chi Minh City and operates in the food service industry. We have also registered our trademark. Currently, we aim to expand to other provinces and cities in the country by franchising to other parties. Could you please advise on any conditions required for our catering service and if […]
Consultation on the Import of Raw Gold by Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Question: Our company is a foreign-invested enterprise and currently wishes to apply for a license to import raw gold for resale to enterprises engaged in processing gold, jewelry, and fine arts in Vietnam. May we ask whether the current laws allow us to carry out this activity? Answer: Pursuant to Article 14 of Decree No. […]
ESTABLISHING A 100% FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANY IN THE FASHION RETAIL SECTOR
I am a foreign investor from Japan planning to establish a single-member limited liability company with 100% foreign ownership in the fashion retail sector in Vietnam (selling clothing, footwear, accessories, etc.). I would like to ask: Under the current Vietnamese laws, am I allowed to establish a 100% foreign-owned single-member limited liability company in this […]