Foreign contractors working in Vietnam often see different words used for the same approval. Some contracts use the phrase contractor permit in Vietnam. Some tender documents say foreign contractor permit Vietnam. Commercial teams may call it foreign contractor license Vietnam. Lawyers and authorities today often use the term construction operation license in Vietnam. These terms …
Many businesses today do sell only products. They may also include digital content, app access, subscriptions, membership benefits, online tools, or other digital features as part of the offer. From a business point of view, this may seem modern and attractive. From a legal point of view, however, digital products in an MLM model in …
For a long time, many businesses have thought that the main legal challenge in multi level marketing (MLM) is obtaining a license. Today, getting a license is only the beginning. A serious investor now needs to look further and ask whether the MLM model in Vietnam remains safe after launch. A license is only part …
When a cross-border succession involves real estate in Vietnam, non-resident beneficiaries are immediately confronted with complex regulatory hurdles. The primary strategic concerns quickly shift from standard inheritance to legal reality. Questions to be asked include if Vietnamese law permits the retention of the asset, or if liquidation is mandatory. And how can this legal transition …
Quick Reference Yes, you still need the IRC. The Law on Investment 2025 (No. 143/2025/QH15) lets foreign investors set up a company (get the ERC) before completing IRC procedures. But if your project is in the IRC-required category, you must still get the IRC before you start the project. The new law changed the order. …
On December 31, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 357/2025/ND-CP, regulating the construction, management, and operation of the information system and database on housing and the real estate market. The Decree establishes a unified legal framework for collecting, managing, and sharing real estate data nationwide and aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the …
ANT Lawyers is seeking an experienced and dedicated Associate Lawyer to join our Ho Chi Minh City office. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters, including investment, corporate, contract, and labour law, while serving both domestic and international clients. If you are looking to grow your legal career in …
Enforcement Risks Introduction Even if your company wins in a court case and a favourable judgement is issued, recovery does not happen automatically. In Vietnam, many practitioners at Vietnam litigation law firms observe that a court victory is only halfway to justice! You hear it right. In Vietnam, enforcement determines whether a legal victory becomes …
Quick Reference Circular 08/2026/TT-BTC modifies the timing of funding requirements for certain securities transactions in Vietnam Eligible foreign institutional investors may place buy orders before funds are credited, subject to settlement obligations The change aligns Vietnam’s securities market with international post-trade settlement practices The rule does not apply to individual investors and does not liberalize …
When the cargo owners call Vietnam insurance lawyers for help with a potential cargo insurance dispute, the incident has usually happened weeks or even months earlier, after a long chain of internal and external actions. By that point, the cargo owner has typically already notified the insurance agent and the insurer, submitted a claim, and …
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