From 2026, the ability to establish an FDI company before obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate in Vietnam represents a breakthrough mechanism to welcome foreign investment capital, regulated by Decree 296/2026/ND-CP based on the Investment Law 2025 and Decree 96/2026/ND-CP.…
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,…
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…
The abolition of certain copyright procedures in Vietnam 2026 under Decision 1198/QD-BVHTTDL is one of the notable administrative reform contents in the intellectual property sector in 2026. According to Decision No. 1198/QD-BVHTTDL dated May 22, 2026, of the Ministry…
The practical drafting and negotiation of business transactions continually encounter obstacles regarding financial sanction limits when partners fail to fulfill commitments. Therefore, the draft Vietnam commercial law: removal of the 8% contract penalty limit (penalty cap) is attracting special…
The transition to an electronic employment contract is becoming an inevitable trend in the digitalization of human resource management and corporate operations. To specify the provisions in Decree 337/2025/ND-CP, on May 15, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued…
(Draft Vietnamese Law on Lawyers 2026) The introduction of capital contributing members in law firms in Vietnam under the draft Law on Lawyers 2026 is one of the most exceptional new contents in the new regulations of the draft…
Many business organizations grapple with a fundamental compliance question: are the salary and bonus expenses of a single-member limited liability company director legally deductible? Navigating the dual landscape of corporate and personal taxation is critical for optimizing cash flow,…
According to Decree 100/2026/ND-CP and Circular 10/2026/TT-BKHCN guiding IP Law on industrial property protection related to the AI framework, industrial property objects using AI are only protected if humans make a significant contribution during the creative process. In Vietnam,…
For many workers, lunch and mid-shift meals are important allowances to help reduce daily living expenses. However, many questions have been raised, such as whether this benefit is subject to personal income tax (PIT) or not. On November 12,…
