Procedures and Dossier for Obtaining a Retail Business License

Question: Currently, our company does not yet have a business license for retail distribution: (What are the procedures, what documents are required, and what is the legal basis?) Answer: Enterprises intending to engage in retail distribution activities in Vietnam must apply for a Business License from the Department of Industry and Trade in the locality […]

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 […]

Decree on Non-Cash Payments

Decree on Non-Cash Payments

On May 15, 2024, the Government issued Decree No. 52/2024/NĐ-CP, which regulates non-cash payments. The key provisions of the Decree are as follows: - Opening

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Adjustment of Petroleum Prices

Adjustment of Petroleum Prices

On May 16, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 3250/BCT-TTTN regarding the management of petroleum business operations. The Ministry of Industry

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Official Dispatch 2125/TCT-CS 2024 on value added tax policy.

Value added tax policy

On May 20, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Dispatch 2125/TCT-CS 2024 on value added tax policy. Accordingly, in case the Company signs

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Corporate Income Tax Incentives

Corporate Income Tax Incentives

On May 20, 2024, the General Department of Taxation issued Circular 2133/TCT-CS 2024 regarding tax policies. Based on the amended Law No. 32/2013/QH13, which supplements

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