Understanding the market access conditions for foreign investors in Vietnam is the first critical legal step when establishing an economic organization, contributing capital, purchasing shares or equity stakes, or executing investment projects in Vietnam. In principle, foreign investors enjoy…
Foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) operating in Vietnam are not only governed by the laws on enterprises and investment but must also comply with regulations on tax, accounting, labor, foreign exchange, commerce, intellectual property, land, environment, and specialized laws. Therefore, the…
To set up an FDI company is becoming a trend of interest to many Middle Eastern investors in the context of expanding economic cooperation between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. However, for the investment project to be deployed smoothly, investors…
Decree 296/2026/ND-CP, promulgated on July 23, 2026 (and effective on the same date), introduces fundamental changes to legal procedures by providing critical amendments to Decree 168/2025/ND-CP. From tightening the definition of the ultimate beneficial owner according to international standards…
In the context of the Law on Tax Administration 2025 officially taking effect from July 1, 2026, many new regulations on tax administration and enforcement have been issued to enhance the efficiency of tax debt recovery, improve taxpayer compliance,…
Decree 254/2026/ND-CP on electronic invoices replacing Decree 123 from July 1, 2026, has supplemented many new provisions to complete the legal framework for electronic invoices and documents according to the Law on Tax Administration 2025. In the article below,…
Expedited trademark and patent examination shortens the processing time for IP registration applications, which becomes an urgent need for businesses, particularly in high-tech fields, innovation, and manufacturing businesses that require rapid licensing. Recently, Decree 100/2026/ND-CP amending Decree 65/2023/ND-CP and…
To navigate the evolving compliance landscape, businesses and individuals must understand decree 253/2026/ND-CP: guide to Personal Income Tax Law in Vietnam 2025, which introduces critical updates to salary deductions and allowable expenses. Decree 253/2026/ND-CP is the document guiding the…
In order to cut and simplify administrative procedures and regulations related to production and business activities, the Government has issued Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP to abolish travel license procedures, which includes the abolition of re-issuance and exchange of tour operator…
Decision 1040/QD-BXD is a document announcing 07 standard construction contract forms issued by the Ministry of Construction on June 26, 2026, and applicable from July 1, 2026. The issuance of this new construction contract form aims to unify the…
