Question: What administrative penalties will an enterprise face if it fails to organize periodic health check-ups for employees? Answer: When an enterprise fails to fulfill its obligation to organize periodic health check-ups for employees, direct financial risks will arise in the form of administrative monetary fines in accordance with Decree 12/2022/ND-CP. Specifically, the penalty framework […]

Value Added Tax (VAT) is always one of the taxes with the most direct and powerful impact on the cash flow and operational activities of any business. Any changes in tax policies require businesses to promptly update to avoid the risks of tax arrears, violation penalties, or capital blockage due to delayed tax refunds. In […]

Question: I am a representative of a social housing project developer and an individual customer who wishes to purchase a house. I understand that the Government has just issued Decree 136/2026/ND-CP relaxing income conditions. May I ask which core regulations we need to grasp, what are the risks of non-compliance, and what action plan is […]

Question: I have read several articles stating that under the Law on Investment 2025, foreign investors are now allowed to apply for an Enterprise Registration Certificate first without necessarily obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate. Is that correct?   Answer According to the Law on Investment 2025, foreign investors are permitted to establish an economic organization […]

The 2025 Personal Data Protection Law (effective from January 1, 2026) marks a significant step forward in safeguarding privacy rights and enhancing individuals’ control over their personal data in the digital environment. Accordingly, individuals are granted a range of important rights to manage and protect their personal information. First, individuals have the right to be […]