Is an employee who resigns without prior notice required to pay compensation?

Question: I signed a 02-year definite-term labor contract, but I currently want to resign immediately without giving prior notice to the company. Am I required to pay compensation?.  Answer: Pursuant to Article 35 of the 2019 Labor Code, an employee has the right to unilaterally terminate a labor contract, provided that the statutory notice period […]

LEGAL ADVICE ON TAX FILING DEADLINES AND PENALTIES

Question: I am a household business operating in Hanoi. I have heard that in April 2026 there are several changes regarding tax filing deadlines, and late submission may result in heavy penalties. Could you advise on the specific deadlines applicable to different revenue levels and the penalties for late submission? Answer: Complying with tax filing […]

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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