Is it necessary to amend the Business Registration Certificate when changing the company’s head office address?
Question: My company has just changed the address of its head office. Do we need to amend the Business Registration Certificate? Answer: According to Article 30 of the Law on Enterprises 2020: An enterprise must register the change with the Business Registration Authority when there is any change to the contents of the Business Registration […]
Are employees entitled to payment for unused annual leave?
Question: I have been working at the company for 2 years. Last year, due to a heavy workload, I wasn’t able to take all of my 12 annual leave days. Can the company pay me in cash for the unused leave days? Answer: According to Article 113 of the Labor Code 2019: An employee who […]
SBLAW: COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION SOLUTIONS – SAFEGUARDING YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS
In the digital economy of 2026, personal data is the “new oil,” but it comes with stringent legal obligations under data law. Non-compliance not only leads to heavy administrative fines but also causes irreparable damage to brand reputation. SBLAW is a leading legal firm providing a complete ecosystem for Personal Data Protection (PDP), helping businesses […]
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS UNDER THE 2025 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW
The 2025 Personal Data Protection Law (effective from January 1, 2026) marks a significant step forward in safeguarding privacy rights and enhancing individuals’ control over their personal data in the digital environment. Accordingly, individuals are granted a range of important rights to manage and protect their personal information. First, individuals have the right to be […]
SBLAW Protects Foreign Employee Rights in Labor Dispute in Bac Ninh Province
On March 25, 2026, the People’s Court of Region 6, Bac Ninh Province, held a first-instance hearing to resolve a labor contract dispute between a South Korean expatriate (Plaintiff) and a Vietnamese enterprise (Defendant). In this case, Mr. Do Xuan Thu – Head of the Litigation Department at SBLAW – served as the legal counsel […]
SBLAW – STRATEGIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL: PROTECTING INNOVATION, CREATING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
In the modern knowledge economy, Intellectual Property (IP) assets are far more than just certificates on a wall; they are competitive weapons and core valuation assets for every business. At SBLAW, we understand that every innovation and every trademark represents the passion and lifeline of your company. With a team of young, energetic, yet battle-tested […]
New tax policies under Decree No. 68/2026/ND-CP and Circular No. 18/2026/TT-BTC that household businesses and individual businesspersons should note
Question: I am an individual conducting small scale business activities and generating revenue annually. Recently I learned that the Government issued Decree 68/2026/NĐ-CP and the Ministry of Finance issued Circular 18/2026/TT-BTC with many new provisions on tax declaration, tax payment and electronic invoices applicable to household businesses and individual businesses. Under the new regulations, how […]
What should a foreign-invested enterprise do to carry out electronic identification procedures under the new regulations
Question: Our company has a legal representative who is a foreign national but does not frequently reside in Vietnam and currently does not have a Work Permit or a Temporary Residence Card. Meanwhile, in Vietnam, the company has a manager who has been granted a Work Permit and is using a long-term visa, but does […]
Entering into successive labor contracts with the same employee
My company has repeatedly entered into fixed-term labor contracts with an employee. Currently, a dispute has arisen between the two parties, and the employee is claiming compensation on the grounds that the company violated regulations regarding the permissible number of successive fixed-term contracts. In this case, is our company legally obligated to pay such compensation, […]