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Starting a business in Vietnam
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What is Value-added Tax Reduction Policy in 2022?
In order to stimulate growth and recover the economy after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has issued a policy to reduce value added tax. The reduction of value-added tax is an effective solution and tool to stimulate consumption and is expected to create a driving force for rapid development to help businesses …
Change of Child Custody After Divorce in Vietnam: 7 Critical Challenges Foreigners Must Overcome
Divorcing in a foreign country is already complex, but when children are involved, the situation becomes even more daunting. If you are a foreigner divorcing a Vietnamese spouse, navigating the change of child custody after divorce can be legally and emotionally challenging. Custody battles often arise when one parent seeks to relocate, disputes parenting abilities, …
What Are Changes on Enterprise Registration According to Decree No. 01/2021/ND-CP?
On January 4, 2021, the Government issued Decree No. 01/2021/ND-CP on enterprise registration. From January 4, 2021, the following 04 procedures will be carried out in conjunction: Registration of establishment of enterprises, branches, representative offices in Vietnam; Labor usage declaration; Granting the number of the social insurance participant; Register to use invoices of the enterprise. …
What Changes in Procedures for Granting Work Permits for Foreign Workers from 2021?
Vietnam law allows enterprises, agencies, organizations, individuals and contractors to recruit foreign workers for job positions that Vietnamese workers cannot meet the needs of business operation in Vietnam. However, the procedures to apply for permit allowing foreign workers to work in Vietnam is complicated which many times labour lawyers could be engaged to help provide …
Extension of Answering the Questionnaire on Anti-dumping Case AD16
Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam issued the announcement on extension of the term of answering the official questionnaire on investigating the application of anti-dumping measures on some products of office desks and chairs originating from China and Malaysia (Case No. AD16). On December 06th, 2021, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam issued the official Questionnaire …
India To Investigate Anti-dumping of Vinyl Tiles from Vietnam
On January 24th, 2022, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) has issued initiation of anti-dumping investigation of imports of “Vinyl Tiles other than in roll or sheet form” originating in or exported from China PR, Taiwan and Vietnam (Case No. AD (OI) -16/2021). Ministry of Commerce and Industry …
What Are Regulation for Automatic Conviction Expungement?
In order to show the spirit of humanity, create conditions for those who have been convicted to reintegrate into the community and stabilize their lives, the Vietnam Penal Code has built a system to automatically have criminal records in Vietnam removed. Accordingly, former convicted persons who have met the prescribed conditions will be considered as …
How to Apply Birth Certificate in Vietnam?
For children of foreigner and Vietnamese born in Vietnam, the procedure to apply for birth certificate in Vietnam is carried out at the Vietnam’s provincial Department of Justice. But it is not that simple in some situations and it might take huge amount of time from busy parents. The differences in cultures, names order, languages, …
Vietnam’s Real Estate Potential: 5 Matters Why Trusted Real Estate Law Firms in Vietnam Could Help?
Navigating Vietnam’s rapidly growing real estate market can be a challenging endeavor, particularly for foreigners unfamiliar with local laws and procedures. Real estate law firms in Vietnam play a crucial role in addressing these challenges, offering guidance on ownership restrictions and navigating complex legal documentation that often leave buyers, renters, and investors feeling overwhelmed. The …
What Are New Conditions on Real Estate Purchase and Sale in 2022?
Real estate business activities have a great influence on socio-economic development. Accordingly, in order to ensure the legal framework for the current real estate business activities, the Government has issued Decree 02/2022/ND-CP detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Real Estate Business (“Decree 02/2022/ND-CP”) in order to promptly amend and …