Foreign nationals working in Vietnam must comply with Vietnamese labor and immigration laws. Non-compliance can result in administrative fines, penalties, and in some cases, deportation. This bulletin summarizes key regulations regarding foreign workers and penalties for violations. 1. Who is a Foreign National? According to Clause 1, Article 3 of the Law on Entry, Exit, […]
Vietnam is increasingly becoming a key destination for international travel, business, and diplomacy. As the country integrates more deeply into the global economy, understanding the legal framework governing foreign nationals in transit is crucial for individuals, corporations, and legal practitioners. The Vietnamese government has established clear rules to ensure that foreign nationals who enter, exit, […]
Adoption in Vietnam is not limited to Vietnamese citizens; foreign nationals who are permanently residing in Vietnam are also eligible to adopt children in accordance with Vietnamese law. The legal framework ensures that the rights and welfare of children are protected while complying with both domestic regulations and international treaties. 1. Adoption by Foreign Nationals […]
1. Conditions for Public Offering of Shares in Vietnam Under Article 36 of Decree No. 155/2020/ND-CP, enterprises established and operating under foreign laws must satisfy the following conditions to conduct a public offering of securities in Vietnam: Accordingly, foreign enterprises seeking to offer shares to the public in Vietnam must fully comply with the above […]
As business activities continue to expand and competition grows increasingly intense, establishing and safeguarding a company’s identifiers has become critically important. Among these identifiers, the trade name is a core element of a business’s commercial identity. It is protected as an industrial property object through lawful use. This legal update provides an overview of the […]
Lessons from Recent Corporate Inspections and the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Process Since Decree 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection (PDPD) came into full effect on July 1, 2023, the “grace period” for enterprises has officially ended. Entering 2025, the Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-tech Crime Prevention (A05 – Ministry of Public Security) has intensified […]