Are service contracts and collaborator agreements subject to compulsory social insurance contributions from July 1, 2025  

Question: Dear SB Law, our company has recently signed a collaborator agreement. Does this type of agreement fall under the scope of compulsory social insurance contributions pursuant to the 2024 Law on Social Insurance?  Answer: According to Article 2 of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance (effective from July 1, 2025), "collaborators" working for the […]

Can a Company Sign a Service Contract Directly with an Individual for IT Maintenance Without It Being Considered an Employment Contract?

Question: I would like to seek your advice on the following matter: Our company is currently under a system maintenance service contract with an IT company. However, as this company is now being dissolved, we are planning to sign a technical consulting service contract directly with an individual to continue the system maintenance services. The […]

Legal Consultation on Overtime Pay Arrangement?

Question: Currently, our company operates in the logistics sector, where the workload is highly dependent on customer demand and varies significantly depending on the season or specific time periods. As a result, some departments have exceeded the statutory overtime limit under the Labor Code, with approximately 30% of employees having worked over 200 overtime hours […]

Procedure for Obtaining a Work Permit for a Foreigner in Vietnam

Question: We are a foreign company that has established a Representative Office in Vietnam. We are currently seeking to apply for a Work Permit for a new foreign Chief Representative in order to legalize her employment in Vietnam. Please advise us on the procedure, required documents, and relevant legal requirements. Answer: Based on the information […]