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 […]

Legal Issues in Internal Governance of Joint Stock Companies with Foreign Shareholders

Question: Our company is a joint stock company with foreign shareholders (holding 35% of shares). We would like to review legal issues related to voting rights, information access rights and the right to convene the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) of this shareholder to standardize the Charter and ensure transparency in internal management. Can SB […]

Contributing Intellectual Property as Capital

Question: Our company plans to accept a capital contribution from an individual in the form of proprietary software and a registered trademark. We request SB Law’s advice on the legal conditions to validate such contribution and avoid legal risks in profit distribution or dissolution.  Answer Pursuant to Articles 34 and 35 of the Law on […]

Are service contracts and collaborator agreements subject to compulsory social insurance contributions from July 1, 2025  

Question: Dear SB Law, our company has recently signed a collaborator agreement. Does this type of agreement fall under the scope of compulsory social insurance contributions pursuant to the 2024 Law on Social Insurance?  Answer: According to Article 2 of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance (effective from July 1, 2025), "collaborators" working for the […]

Storing accounting documents by electronic means

Question: Our company intends to store accounting documents by electronic means. Therefore, in order to achieve this objective, we kindly request SB Law to assess the potential advantages and risks that may arise from electronic storage of accounting records, as well as to advise us on the method of digital signing for each type of […]