Employment contract review in Vietnam
Client: Good day!
I just received a update from my client and they have the following queries w.r.t employment contract and legal advice provided,
1. The employee is recruited at executive level relating to sales and some time need to liason with company employees from different time regions . We would not...
Q&A on Vietnam Labor code
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...
Process of applying for Working permit
Question: I'm Peter from UK, I'm trying to solve an issue with the process of applying for Working permit - since november 13th all teaching certificates must be legalized but the UK Embassy does not legalize , they told me to legalize in UK but now i am in...
Labour law query
Client: I am contacting you from a London based company with a labour law query.
My query relates to the validity/ acceptance of an Independent Contractor operating for GSM in Vietnam.
Would you be able to assist with this type of query ?
If you are able to provide advice, please confirm...
The labor code 2012 of Vietnam
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 need work visa, business visa in Vietnam
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...
Set up a company providing HR Service in Vietnam
Investor: Can you tell me what the requirements are to set up a company that will provide HR Service in Vietnam? What criteria do we need to meet and is there a minimum investment level?
Lawyer: Vietnam Law does not impose any minimum investment capital for setting up a HR Service...
Leave Category details of Vietnam Labor Code
Foreign investor: Before setting up company in Vietnam, we would like to know regulation of leave category details of Vietnam Labor Code:
-How to decide leave – 12 days annual leave?
-How to apply annual leave?
Accident , Medical , Personal leave (as below) – Proof document required?
Personally Paid Leaves
- Three days for...
Employer’s responsibility on paying social insurance for employee
We understand that you requires us to advise on whether the Employer's responsibility on paying social insurance for employee.
According to the Article No. 2 of Vietnam Law on Social Insurance, it is stipulated that:
- Employee working under the seasonal labor contract or labor contract for specificic works having terms...
Inquiry into establishing a trade union organization within six months of operation
Question: I read your article regarding trade union. My understanding based on your article is that in accordance with "Decree No. 98/2014/ND-CP dated October 24, 2014" which takes effect from the 10th of December 2014:
1. Enterprises need to establish a trade union within 6 months from its operation.
2. If an enterprise...

















