Legal Basis  Law on Vocational Education No. 74/2014/QH13 dated November 27, 2014 (“Law on Vocational Education 2014”);  Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BLĐTBXH issued by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs providing regulations on continuing vocational training.  Continuing vocational…

This article aims at clarifying conditions for market access and procedures for establishing foreign-invested enterprises operating in call-related services in Vietnam. Based on the provisions of the Law on Investment 2020 and the Law on Enterprise 2020, the article also provides a legal…

In practice, when engaging contractors to carry out repair and renovation works, many project owners tend to assume that the legal responsibilities related to the acceptance of completed works primarily rest with the contractors. However, under Vietnamese construction laws, the project…

In Vietnam, land is collectively owned by the people, with the State acting as the representative owner. Individuals and organizations are granted land use rights, rather than ownership of land itself. Accordingly, the State has the authority to recover land for purposes of national defense,…

Transactions involving the sale and purchase of off-plan real estate (i.e., real estate to be formed in the future) have become increasingly common in practice. However, as such assets have not yet been formed at the time of contract execution, these transactions inherently involve significant…

In recent times, the Government has intensified its efforts to inspect, monitor, and strictly sanction enterprises engaged in trading counterfeit goods, substandard products, or goods of unclear origin. This inspection campaign has also expanded to the field of advertising,…

In recent years, the lubricant distribution sector in Vietnam has attracted significant interest from foreign-invested enterprises (“FDI Enterprises”). However, unlike domestic enterprises, FDI Enterprises are subject to stricter investment and business conditions. Therefore, it is essential for…

In the context of Vietnam’s securities market receiving positive signals and attracting a strong inflow of foreign capital, the maximum foreign ownership percentage (“Foreign Ownership Limit” or “FOL”) in listed enterprises has become a matter of significant concern for both enterprises and foreign…

Recently, Law No. 76/2025/QH15 amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Enterprises 2020 was issued on June 17th, 2025, and came into effect on July 1st, 2025. Accordingly, various new legal provisions have taken effect, many of which differ significantly from the…

It is common in human-resources practice in Vietnam that an employee voluntarily terminates the existing labour contract (“Labour Contract”) for a specific job position with the employer and thereafter enters into a new Labour Contract to take on a different job for the same employer.  This…

In tax administration, the application of exit suspension is a crucial enforcement measure aimed at ensuring that taxpayers fully comply with their obligations to the state budget. Currently, the exit suspension measure is commonly applied to business individuals and legal representatives of…

Medical Devices (“MD”) have an important position and role in the health system. The reason for this affirmation is that MD can support enhancing the quality of diagnosis of the cause of the disease, thereby supporting doctors to orient the treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation regimen for…

During the process of resolving civil cases, situations may arise where a party or another agency, organization, or individual performs, or fails to perform, one or more specific acts that affect the resolution of the case or the legitimate rights and interests of other persons involved…

This article provides an overview of payment intermediary services and the necessary procedures for applying for a License to provide such services as stipulated in Decree 52/2024/ND-CP regulating non-cash payments (“Decree 52”). The content below covers the definition of payment intermediary…

In the landscape of human resources and corporate governance, the departure of senior personnel often poses significant operational risks. For high-level executives, the standard statutory notice periods, generally typically 30 to 45 days, are often insufficient to ensure a smooth handover of…

Introduction. In the context of corporate governance, transactions between a joint stock company (“JSC”) and related persons (“Related Persons”) are subject to stringent regulatory oversight. Given their inherent nature – transactions entered into between parties connected by ownership, management,…

Currently, the procedures for applying for a work permit for foreign employees are specifically guided under Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP. In practice, various situations may arise where a foreign employee already holds a valid work permit but wishes to work for another employer or continues working…

The management of work permits for foreign employees in Vietnam is an important administrative procedure, directly affecting both the legal working status of employees and the compliance obligations of businesses. The recently issued Decree 219/2025/ND-CP introduces significant…

Real estate brokerage is a key sector in the real estate market, serving as an intermediary that connects parties involved in the purchase, sale, lease, sublease, or transfer of properties. In the context of globalization and economic integration, many Vietnamese enterprises engage in brokerage…

Legal basis  Decree 116/2017/ND-CP dated 17/10/2017 of the Government regulating conditions for manufacturing, assembling, importing and trading in automobile warranty and maintenance services.  The strong growth of the number of cars in Vietnam opens up great potential for the automotive repair…

Employee performance is always one of the key factors determining a company’s productivity and sustainable growth. However, in practice, many companies struggle with underperforming employees: how to evaluate performance properly, which measures are legally permissible, and how to avoid labor…

Automobile import activities in Vietnam constitute a conditional business line, regulated by stringent provisions aimed at ensuring product quality, user safety, and corporate responsibility. This article analyzes the legal conditions and necessary compliance obligations for foreign…

The process of executing works in the construction sector always involves the potential for unforeseeable objective events to occur. This can lead to delayed payments, delays in design approval resulting in delayed progress of works, and the Contractor being slow to remedy defects. Therefore, for…

In the course of operations, Companies recruit and assign employees (“Employees”) to various positions and tasks in order to establish a unified and efficient operational system. When an Employee fails to adequately perform the assigned duties, he or she may become a “weak link,” adversely…

In previous years, due to inconsistencies and lack of alignment among labor, insurance, and tax regulations, many businesses opted to use collaboration contracts or service contracts with individuals as alternatives to labor contracts to reduce costs and avoid obligations related to compulsory…

1. Legal Basis  Pursuant to Article 94 of the Labor Code 2019, wages may be paid based on time, product, or piecework.  Article 98 of the Labor Code 2019 provides for wage payment rates for overtime work, night work, work on days off, public holidays, and Tet holidays as follows:  “1. The…

Currently, labor disputes arising from unilateral and unlawful termination of employment contracts due to economic reasons or changes in organizational structure and technology are increasingly common. In order to minimize the financial damage caused by unlawful termination, enterprises aim to…

Legal Basis  Decree No. 219/2025/NĐ-CP, dated 7 August 2025, of the Government of Vietnam, providing regulations on foreign employees working in Vietnam, effective as from its date of promulgation.  Decree No. 152/2020/NĐ-CP, dated 30 December 2020, of the Government, providing regulations on…

In the context of Vietnam’s increasing integration into the global economy, domestic enterprises frequently employ foreign workers to meet the growing demand for high-level expertise and advanced technology. However, if a foreign employee works in Vietnam without a valid work permit (“WP”) or a…

In the context of the rapid digital transformation taking place in Vietnam, the Information Technology industry, especially the software sector, is growing vigorously. Software enterprises not only provide products but also diversify their business models, among which software leasing services are…

The concept of sexual harassment in the workplace was first codified in the 2019 Labor Code, establishing a solid legal framework and marking an important step forward in protecting employees from workplace sexual harassment. In cases of sexual harassment, depending on the nature and severity of…

In the context of globalization, an increasing number of foreign enterprises are establishing representative offices in Vietnam and sending foreign employees to assume the position of Chief of the Representative Office. In cases where a foreign employee is transferred from a parent company to work…

Viet Nam is an attractive location for many foreigners who come to work and settle permanently. Parallel to investment, business, and living activities, financial lending between foreigners, or between a foreigner and a Viet Nam national, is relatively common. In some cases, to secure payment…

In civil proceedings, the burden of proof plays a pivotal role in ensuring that disputes are adjudicated objectively and in accordance with the law. However, not every fact or circumstance is required to be proven by the parties. The 2015 Civil Procedure Code (“CPC 2015”) clearly stipulates certain…

In current business activities, the establishment and application of general terms and conditions (“T&C”) have become increasingly common, particularly for enterprises providing goods or services to a large number of customers. T&C help enterprises standardize contractual provisions, reduce…

In practice, many enterprises employ foreign employees at multiple branches or offices located in different provinces and cities, resulting in an increasing demand for multi-location work. In addition, there are also cases where foreign employees marry Vietnamese citizens and reside in Vietnam.…

The construction sector in Vietnam is classified as a conditional business line, subject to stringent supervision under various specialized legal regulations. Accordingly, when carrying out the legal due diligence on construction companies, the review of the legality, validity, and sufficiency of…

In the context of global economic integration, it’s increasingly common for Vietnamese enterprises to appoint their employees to work, intern, or receive training at overseas companies, especially parent companies or affiliates in the same business sector. This activity, collectively known…

In the context of an increasingly dynamic labor market, employment services play a crucial role in connecting employees with employers. However, due to their specific nature, enterprises operating in this sector must comply with strict legal regulations to ensure transparency, publicity, and the…

Under the corporate governance mechanism in Vietnam, significant transactions are not solely decided by the legal representative but often require approval from the highest governing bodies, such as the General Meeting of Shareholders (“GMS”) or the Board of Directors (“BOD”). This process is…