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SET UP AND INVEST
Plan the entity, licenses, funding and practical steps needed before launch.
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Consider the employment relationship from hiring and day-to-day management to restructuring and exit.
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On February 18, 2025, Vietnam will implement a significant change in its tax policy by abolishing import tax and VAT exemptions for goods valued under 1 million VND. This decision marked a turning point for Vietnam’s economy, particularly impacting the cross-border trade and e-commerce industries. The move aims to boost domestic production and create a …
Vietnam is rapidly adapting to the development in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. As foreign businesses explore expansion opportunities in this dynamic market, understanding AI regulations in Vietnam is essential. With the government actively developing policies to guide AI innovation while ensuring ethical and legal compliance, the regulatory framework is evolving. This article provides …
Facing Legal Action in Hanoi? Here is Why You Need a Local Lawyer When a company faces a legal dispute in Hanoi, whether through litigation in local courts or arbitration at a Hanoi-based center, having dispute lawyers in Hanoi is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Proximity to the dispute resolution venue plays a crucial …
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized content creation across various industries, from marketing and design to software development and automation. While AI-generated content offers efficiency and innovation, it also raises important legal considerations. Specifically, copyright issues with AI-generated content have become a focal point for businesses worldwide, especially for foreign companies outsourcing …
Why Attesting Lawyers in Vietnam Matter for Foreigners Navigating legal documentation abroad can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to attesting documents for use in a foreign country. Whether you’re an expat, a business professional, ensuring your documents are properly attested is crucial for everything from civil transactions, affidavits of identity, to statutory declarations for …
Vietnam has made substantial progress in refining its legal framework to meet growing demands for transparency, efficiency, and fairness in asset management. The Revised Law on Asset Auctions 2024, effective from January 1, 2025, represents a major advancement in enhancing regulations to ensure that auctions are conducted transparently, fairly, and effectively. This article examines the …
The stock market is one of the most important areas for raising capital and meeting investment needs in the economy. However, ensuring transparency and fairness in the stock market has always been a top priority. Against this backdrop, the 2024 Amended Securities Law, which revises several key provisions, has been approved by the National Assembly …
Why Family Disputes in Vietnam Can Be More Complicated Than You Think. Culture Matters. Moving to Vietnam as a foreigner can be an exciting journey, but legal issues, especially family disputes, can quickly become a nightmare. One of the biggest challenges to understand and overcome is culture: different culture leading to different understandings, different judgements, …
Sometimes, challenges in business and law emerge not from big mistakes but from small, unspoken overlaps but because of conflict of interest in Vietnam. A client turned to a trusted law firm, only to learn later that the firm once advised the other side. In another case, a client was refused after submitting all the …
A New Era of Opportunity or Complexity for Foreign Businesses in Hanoi? Imagine standing in the heart of Hanoi, surrounded by its vibrant energy, historical elegance, and the relentless pace of economic development. This city, deeply rooted in its thousand-year-old legacy, is at a tipping point. The Vietnam Capital Law 2024 a groundbreaking legal framework …
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