Question: Our company is a technology enterprise currently intending to provide funding and assign experts as mentors for student startup projects at several universities. We are highly concerned about protecting intellectual property (IP) rights for the technological products created, as well as the mechanism for sharing commercial benefits in the future. Are there any specific […]

Question: Our company is a multi-member limited liability company. In the near future, a foreign investor plans to contribute 2 billion VND and join the Member’s Council of the company. We would like to request legal advice regarding the conditions for work permit exemption, or the necessary legal procedures and required documents to apply for a […]

Question What is the special investment procedure under the Law on Investment 2025? Is a project implemented under this procedure automatically entitled to special investment incentives? Answer The Law on Investment 2025 introduces the special investment procedure under Article 28 to simplify the process of implementing investment projects. However, many investors confuse the special investment […]

Question After a company is merged or consolidated with another company, do the existing employment contracts remain valid, or must the successor company sign new employment contracts with its employees?   Answer   Under the Vietnamese Labor Code 2019, a merger or consolidation of enterprises does not automatically terminate existing employment contracts. The successor employer […]

Question: What is the difference between a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Business Cooperation Contract (BCC)? Answer Although both an MOU and a BCC are commonly used in investment transactions, they serve different legal purposes. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is not specifically recognized as a separate type of contract under Vietnamese law. Its […]