SET UP AND INVEST
Starting a business in Vietnam
Plan the entity, licenses, funding and practical steps needed before launch.
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Notable Improvements in Vietnam Investment Law 2014
Vietnam Investment Law 2014 taking effect from July 1st, 2015, replaces the Investment Law 2005 with notable improvements, especially the provisions on business registration in investment projects which foreign investors making investment in Vietnam or setting up business in Vietnam are welcome. The new Vietnam Investment Law in 2014 has brought up the concept of “business investments” to …
Report the Demand to Use Foreign Workers in Vietnam
In order to manage the usage of foreign workers in Vietnam, the Vietnam state authority has requested employers to provide explanation for such need to use foreign workers. This will be the preliminary procedure before applying for work permit in Vietnam then temporary residence card in Vietnam for foreigners. The report of demand to use …
What Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is about?
On Jul 31st, 2015 the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiation ended without a resolution although a great progress has been made. The sad thing is that “they finished the part of the agreement that would raise environmental standards in Vietnam, Malaysia and the other countries in the bloc” according to The Wall Street Journal. It is …
Foreigner Can Buy House in Vietnam
As investment in properties oversea is a big decision, it is suggested the investor consult with real estate lawyer in Vietnam to help checking the eligibility of the developer, the construction permits and other legal documents granted for the project. It is important to review the transaction documents in regard to deposit agreement, sales agreements …
Judicial Record Card (criminal record/ police check) in Vietnam
Judicial record card in Vietnam Procedures to obtain judicial record card (criminal record/ police check) in Vietnam is regulated in the Law no. 28/2009/QH12 of National Assembly of Vietnam on Judicial Record. Judicial record card means a card issued by an agency managing the judicial record database and valid to prove whether or not an …
What Has Changed in Vietnam Investment Law 2014?
The new Investment Law 2014 announced by Vietnam Government on December 26th, 2014 has come into effect on July 1st, 2015. The new law introduces changes which include more opening policies for foreign investors to establish and set-up businesses in Vietnam. What makes foreign investors hesitate to invest and set-up business in Vietnam? The administrative …
Decree No. 52/2013/NĐ-CP on E-Commerce Regulations in Vietnam
The Decree No.52 regulates the development, application and management of e-commerce activities in Vietnam, including the setting up company and business in e-commerce website, e-commerce trading floor and other forms of business in modern world. ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam introduces the degree for reference as following: THE GOVERNMENT Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP dated …
Simplifying the Procedure for Foreigner to Reside in Vietnam
For foreigners wishing to come to Vietnam to work and reside temporarily, they need to either set-up a company in Vietnam or work for others. The owner of the company does not need a work permit but still need to apply for temporary residence card. However, the foreign employee will need the employer to sponsor …
Q&A on Cosmetics Regulations in Vietnam
There have been a number of questions arisen after the Webinar on Cosmetic Regulations in Vietnam on May 27th, 2015 and we would like to address those questions as following: 1. Has Vietnam fully implemented the ASEAN Harmonized Cosmetic Directive (ACD)? Yes. Vietnam authorities regularly issue official letters giving instructions and guidance to Department of …
Cosmetic Regulations in Vietnam 2015 Webinar
ANT Lawyers has teamed up with Chemlinked, a cosmetics portal to organize a Webminar on the topic of “Overview of Cosmetics Regulations in Vietnam 2015” on May 27th, 2015. Mr Tuan Nguyen, an attorney at law of ANT Lawyers, a law firms in Vietnam will walk you through the regulations of cosmetics in Vietnam in …