Certificate of registration for vocational education activities for elementary-level training in the massage profession

Question: I would like to establish a vocational training center for elementary-level massage training. Could you please advise me on the necessary conditions, procedures, and application documents? Answer: Based on the information you provided, in order to operate, you must obtain a Certificate of Registration for Vocational Education Activities for Elementary-level Training. 1. Conditions for […]

Should probation term 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 […]

Legal Advisory on the Use of E-Contracts under Decree No. 23/2025/ND-CP

Question: We are currently considering the adoption of electronic contracts in our business operations. We would like to request SB Law’s legal advice on the potential legal risks involved? Answer: With respect to the use of electronic contracts, particularly in the context of the recently issued Decree No. 23/2025/ND-CP on digital signatures and trusted services: […]

FOC Goods

Question: The fabric supplier is an FDI enterprise operating under the export processing model. During the process of exporting fabric materials to us, there arises a situation in which a quantity of goods is supplied free of charge (FOC goods). This FOC quantity was declared under an export declaration using the payment method "no payment." […]

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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FDI INCENTIVES

What are forms of investment incentives? Investment incentives are provided in the following forms: 1.1. lower tax rates for whole duration of investment term or

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Business cost

I-Starting a Business No. Procedure Associated Costs 1 Check the proposed company name; obtain a business registration certificate as well as a tax registration certificate

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