According to Article 20 of the 2019 Labor Code, employment contracts must be entered into in one of the following forms: Provisions Regarding Contract Extension: Conditions for Extending a Contract: To validly extend an employment contract, the following conditions must be met: Employer’s Responsibilities Under Article 20 of the 2019 Labor Code, if an employer […]
(Contract Negotiation and Financial Obligations Phase) Having mastered the market entry procedures, the enterprise enters the pivotal phase: Negotiating the Franchise Agreement and managing cash flow. This lesson analyzes the three legal pillars that directly affect the rights and financial health of the business: Information Transparency, IP Assets, and Foreign Contractor Tax. 1. The “15-Day” […]
(For Franchising from Abroad into Vietnam) To successfully introduce an international brand into Vietnam, an enterprise must master the current rules. This article systemizes the updated legal regulations, specifically highlighting the changes between old and new documents to prevent errors during the dossier preparation process. 1. Current Legal Document System (Updated 2025) Currently, Decree 35/2006/ND-CP […]
The rapid development of information technology and digital platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada has created a completely new business environment — e-commerce and social media business. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam currently has tens of millions of social media users, among whom millions of individuals are conducting online […]
Foreign-Invested Enterprises (FIEs) operating in Vietnam must adhere to a strict legal process when ceasing operations, whether due to a shift in business strategy, market difficulties, or regulatory breaches. This procedure is governed primarily by the Law on Investment 2020 and the Law on Enterprises 2020 (amended in 2025). A thorough understanding of this framework […]
1.Introduction As Vietnam’s labor market becomes increasingly globalized, foreign employees now play a significant role across multiple sectors, from manufacturing to services and high-skilled industries. With this development comes the question of how disputes between foreign employees and employers are resolved. While Vietnamese law guarantees equal access to dispute resolution, in practice, foreign workers face […]