Should probation terms be included in the official labor contract?

Our company is currently recruiting for the position of Sales Executive, which requires a probation period of two months. To save time, we intend to sign an official labor contract right away, in which the probation period and relevant terms will be clearly stated. Are we allowed to combine the probation content within the labor […]

Application for certificate of eligibility for food safety

Dear Company, I would like to inquire: For our company that is preparing to produce and trade food products, what steps do we need to take to apply for Certificates of Food safety eligibility? Answer 1. Entities required to obtain the Certificate of Food safety eligibility: Food production and trading establishments must obtain a Certificate […]

Can foreigners who have left vietnam obtain a criminal record certificate?

Question: Currently, many foreigners who previously lived or worked in Vietnam but have now left the country need to obtain a Criminal Record Certificate for purposes such as immigration, marriage, or resolving legal disputes abroad. In cases where they cannot return to Vietnam in person, is it possible for them to apply for a Criminal […]

Investment preferences

Investment preferences

Subjects and conditions of investment preferences in Vietnam 1. Investors having investment projects in the domains or geographical areas entitled to investment preferences provided for in Articles 27 and

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Investment domains and geographical areas

Investment domains and geographical areas

Domains entitled to investment preferences in Vietnam 1. Production of new materials or new materials or new energy; manufacture of hi-tech products, bio-technology or information technology; mechanical

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Patent Examination Procedure

Patent Examination Procedure

Applicants should be aware of the examination process a patent going through the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam (NOIP). This process is begun

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Patent registration through PCT

Patent registration through PCT

1. The agency competent to receive international patent applications in Vietnam is the NOIP. The NOIP shall: a/ Receive international applications originating in Vietnam; b/

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