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 […]

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION

1. Overview Since the “Doi Moi” or Renovation were introduced in 1986, the Information and Communications sector has quickly affirmed its position in the soci-economic

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ELECTRICITY, GAS, STREAM

Vietnam is endowed with abundant natural energy resources, including crude oil, coal, hydropower, goethermics, bio-enery and solar energy, and nuclear energy is planned for the

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CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE

The need for infrastructure development of an emerging economy has driven up the demand in the construction market over the last two decades, especially in

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OPEN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

By adopting Economic and Politic reforms called 'Doi Moi' and 'renovation', from one of the poorest country with per capita income around USD100 in 1986,

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NATURAL RESOURCE

Since it began offshore oil exploration in the 1970s, Vietnam has become a net exporter of crude oil, while gas and petroleum reserves, coal reserves,

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SUPPORTIVE GOVERNMENT POLICY

Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) has always been a key part of Vietnam’s external economic affairs. Vietnam already has many comparative advantages and a strong

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ECONOMIC STRENGTH

Vietnam remains one of the fastest-growing Asian economies with high GDP growth in recent years, based on the power of FDI & the private sector.

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TAXATION & CUSTOMS

D.1 Corporate Income Tax (CIT) CIT rates One uniform income tax regime is applied to both foreign-owned and domestic companies.  Taxpayers are subject to tax

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