Consultation on the Authority to Execute Labor Contracts Between Legal Representatives

Question: Our company has multiple legal representatives. Currently, the company needs to enter into a labor contract with one of these legal representatives in order to appoint him/her to a specific managerial position. Under the latest regulations, does one legal representative of the Company have sufficient authority to represent the enterprise in signing a labor […]

Consultation on Vietnamese Public Holidays

Question: I received information from the Facebook page “Government Information” stating that: “The Politburo: November 24 is selected as Vietnamese Culture Day, employees are entitled to a paid day off.” May I ask whether this information is accurate? If so, when will it take effect and what is the scope of its application? Answer: The above information […]

Consultation on Internal Labor Regulations

Question: Our company has 22 employees. May I ask whether our company is required to register internal labor regulations? Answer: Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 119 of the Labor Code 2019, it is stipulated as follows: Registration of internal labor regulations Employers employing 10 or more employees are required to register their internal labor regulations […]

Consultation on Overtime Income Tax

Question: I would like to ask whether overtime wages are exempt from personal income tax. Answer: Pursuant to Clause 8, Article 4 of the Law on Personal Income Tax 2025, which specifically stipulates incomes exempt from personal income tax, the provisions are as follows: Tax-exempt income 1.Income from the transfer, inheritance, or receipt of gifts […]

Consultation on Reporting Changes in Labor Usage

Question: My company has not submitted reports on changes in labor usage. What penalties could the company face? Answer: According to Clause 2, Article 8 of Decree No. 12/2022/ND-CP regarding violations in recruitment and labor management: “1. A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed on an employer for any of […]

Apply work permit in Hanoi

Question:  I have read the basic requirement relating to application of work permit. I would like to know your service fee for obtaining the said

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Work Permit Exemptions

Question: I am an IT professional. Previously, I obtained worked permit from 2009 until 2012. After that, when my company apply for renewal in 2013,

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Work permit in Vietnam

Question: If I will be appointed as the chief of representative in Vietnam office, do I need a work permit or I will be eligible

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