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 […]

The Process of Dissolving a Foreign-Invested Company in Vietnam

Dissolving a foreign-invested company (FIC) in Vietnam is a complex legal process that requires strict compliance with legal regulations. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, obtaining support from legal professionals is crucial. This article provides an overview of the FIC dissolution process, based on the services offered by professional law firms. Key Stages of […]

Announcement of technical regulation conformity procedure for imported construction materials

Situation: I am currently the Director of Construction Company B, which produces and supplies construction materials. We are planning to import high-end tiles for construction and interior design. To ensure that the product complies with Vietnamese legal regulations, the administrative authorities require our company to conduct an Announcement of Technical Regulation Conformity for the product’s […]