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The Labor Code 2012, which is the prescribed law in the territory of Vietnam, specifies the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the employers and the employees. This Code is applicable to the following[...]

We understand that you are seeking legal advice on establishment of Representative Office of foreign trader in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as the “R.O”). We therefore are grateful to present you our Legal Services Proposal for your review and consideration. Overview 1.1. Scope of operation of representative offices (“hereinafter...

Question: Our company want to employ one people in Vietnam for liaison/ seeking business opportunity. Is it necessary for us to set up a RO for this purpose? What are the details we need to beware if we need to set up a RO/hiring people(i.e. employment contract(MOLISA), tax issues (Personal Income...

Question: We need work visa,Business visa in Vietnam, please advise. Answer: I was entrusted to provide you legal advice regarding to obtainment of work permit for foreign employee. Under Vietnam Law, foreigners who enter into Vietnam for working shall be required to obtain work permit. In order to obtain work permit, such...

Articles 179 to 183 of the Vietnam Labor Code deals with the provisions related to employees working in the household[...]

This is reference to your requirement, from which, we understand that currently you (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) is looking for a professional law firm to support setting up a 100% foreign invested company in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as “FIC”) . Therefore, we are grateful to set our...

The Law on Social Insurance, 2006 is a law providing for social insurance regimes and policies, the rights and responsibilities of insured laborers, agencies, organizations and individuals; social insurance organizations[...]

Q: We are a foreign invested company in Vietnam and would like to find a labor lawyer in Vietnam. Could you please provide us quotation of below questions: Local Employee: 1.    In agreement between employee and employer, could employer pay severance allowance to employee now (before termination LB)? 2.    If employer pay severance allowance now,...

SBLAW would like to provide the foreign invested company (FIC) in Vietnam some information on Vietnam Labor Code through Q&A form: Q: In which currency the salaries should be paid? A: Under Vietnam Law on foreign exchange, all transactions made within territory of Vietnam must be made by VND. Thus, currencies...

Question: We would like to sign an annual contract for legal advice regarding Labor issues such as: -          Latest update Labor Code, Decrees, Circulars for implementation -          Legal advice in term of Labor Conflict/ Labor Relations/ Disputes -          Review HR Paper documents according to the regulation changes… -          Other advices as best practice.   I think it is normal...