OUR PRACTICING AREAS

We are a team of lawyers for investment, business, labor and immigration. We offer legal supports for investors with investment registration, work permit and visa or resident cards.

  • We are experienced lawyers of investment and commercial business.

  • We are a team of 65 lawyers and paralegals working together.

  • We are friendly and honest.

  • We are global partnership.

  • Our consultants include lawyers, auditors, chief accountants, tax experts.

  • We started practicing legal services since 2000.

  • We practice in areas of licensing services and immigration service (Visa – Resident Cards).

  • We also help foreign workers to apply for work permit.

Vietnam’s investment certificate is an authorization issued by the Vietnamese government to create economic activity in Vietnam. The process for obtaining a Vietnam Investment certificate was simplified.

To operate a business in Vietnam in compliance with legal regulations, obtaining a business license is a mandatory requirement. It is important to note that Vietnam offers various forms of business such as joint ventures, private limited companies, foreign company branches, and foreign-owned capital enterprises. Depending on the nature of the business, the requisite license must be obtained. Therefore, if one intends to invest in Vietnam’s flourishing economy, it is imperative to initiate the process of business registration.

A Representative Office (RO) is one of the most popular and common market entry options for foreign investors in Vietnam.

An RO offers a low-cost entry option for businesses that want to get a feel of the Vietnamese market before making a commitment to a bigger investment in the country.

Vietnam Law Consultancy gives an overview of what is needed to set up an RO, including compliance, reporting, and tax requirements.

A Representative Office (RO) offers a low-cost entry for companies seeking to gain a better understanding of the Vietnamese market. As such, this option is among the most common for first-time entrants to the Vietnamese market and often precedes a larger presence within the country.

The Vietnam work permit is a formal document sanctioned by the Department of Labor, Invalid and Social Affairs, which authorizes its bearer to engage in lawful employment activities within the country. This certificate holds significant importance as it serves as a crucial requirement for obtaining both temporary residence cards and working visas for Vietnam. It is noteworthy that the issuance and management of the Vietnam work permit are currently regulated under the provisions of Labor Code No. 45/2019/QH14 and Decree No. 52/2020/ND-CP.

Internal Labor Regulations are important guidelines that all businesses should adopt to ensure that their employees’ rights and interests are protected. These regulations should not be seen simply as a legal requirement imposed by state agencies but rather as a valuable tool for strengthening labor management and development. By registering these regulations, businesses can create a positive workplace culture, prevent potential risks related to employment relations, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Employees who are foreign nationals working in Vietnam shall be required to participate in the compulsory social insurance (SI) program if they obtain work permits, practicing certificates, practicing licenses issued in Vietnam, indefinite-term employment contracts, or employment contracts valid for at least one year with employers in Vietnam.

Employers participating in the compulsory social insurance, including foreign or international bodies or organizations operating within the territory of Vietnam; enterprises, cooperatives, single-person households, cooperative associations, other organizations, and persons who are licensed to do business as per laws, shall be required to participate in the compulsory social insurance if they hire and employ personnel to work under employment contracts.

Vietnam Visa on Arrival is an online, alternative way to obtain a visa to visit Vietnam.

After completing the online application form and paying the processing fee, you will receive, via email, your Approval Letter in between one hour to two business days, depending on the status of visa processing you have selected.

Copies of your Approval Letter will also be forwarded on your behalf to Vietnam Immigration checkpoints at each of Vietnam’s three international airports in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang (online visa approval only applies to air travelers who arrive at one of Vietnam’s international airports; travelers arriving by land or sea must apply for a visa through a Vietnam Embassy).

When you arrive in Vietnam, the Immigration officers will have your documents ready and can issue you your entry visa quickly.

A visa extension allows you to stay in Vietnam longer without leaving out. Once you apply this, there will be a new extension visa stamp showing your new date of exit.

TRC (Temporary Resident Card) is a document issued by an immigration authority or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a foreign individual who is permitted to reside in Vietnam for a certain period of time. TRC has the same validity as a visa.

A virtual office gives businesses a physical address and office-related services without the overhead of a long lease and administrative staff. With a virtual office, employees can work from anywhere but still have things like a mailing address, phone answering services, meeting rooms, and videoconferencing without the bloated costs of office space rentals.

Individuals who are subject to personal income tax (PIT) in Vietnam are divided into two types: residents and non-residents. Residents are defined as individuals who have been in Vietnam for 183 days or more, or who have a habitual residence in Vietnam. Non-residents, on the other hand, are individuals who do not meet these criteria.

Personal incomes that are subject to PIT include salaries, wages, and other types of income such as income from business, capital investment, real estate assignment, inheritance, and more.

For residents, the taxable income from salaries and wages is calculated after deducting insurance premiums and reductions. The reduction value for a taxpayer and each of their dependents is VND 11 million and VND 4.4 million per month, respectively. The PIT rate for residents is partially progressive, with the lowest tax rate being 5% and the highest tax rate being 35%.

In the case of non-residents, the tax rate of 20% is applied to the total income from salaries and wages, regardless of the amount.

For other types of income, tax rates ranging from 0.1% to 20% are applied based on the specific type of income.

INVESTMENT REGISTRATION

Vietnam’s investment certificate is an authorization issued by the Vietnamese government to create economic activity in Vietnam. The process for obtaining a Vietnam Investment certificate was simplified.

BUSINESS LICENSE

To operate a business in Vietnam in compliance with legal regulations, obtaining a business license is a mandatory requirement. It is important to note that Vietnam offers various forms of business such as joint ventures, private limited companies, foreign company branches, and foreign-owned capital enterprises. Depending on the nature of the business, the requisite license must be obtained. Therefore, if one intends to invest in Vietnam’s flourishing economy, it is imperative to initiate the process of business registration.

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE LICENSE

A Representative Office (RO) is one of the most popular and common market entry options for foreign investors in Vietnam.

An RO offers a low-cost entry option for businesses that want to get a feel of the Vietnamese market before making a commitment to a bigger investment in the country.

Vietnam Law Consultancy gives an overview of what is needed to set up an RO, including compliance, reporting, and tax requirements.

A Representative Office (RO) offers a low-cost entry for companies seeking to gain a better understanding of the Vietnamese market. As such, this option is among the most common for first-time entrants to the Vietnamese market and often precedes a larger presence within the country.

 WORK PERMIT

The Vietnam work permit is a formal document sanctioned by the Department of Labor, Invalid and Social Affairs, which authorizes its bearer to engage in lawful employment activities within the country. This certificate holds significant importance as it serves as a crucial requirement for obtaining both temporary residence cards and working visas for Vietnam. It is noteworthy that the issuance and management of the Vietnam work permit are currently regulated under the provisions of Labor Code No. 45/2019/QH14 and Decree No. 52/2020/ND-CP.

LABOR REGISTRATION

Internal Labor Regulations are important guidelines that all businesses should adopt to ensure that their employees’ rights and interests are protected. These regulations should not be seen simply as a legal requirement imposed by state agencies but rather as a valuable tool for strengthening labor management and development. By registering these regulations, businesses can create a positive workplace culture, prevent potential risks related to employment relations, and maintain regulatory compliance.

 SOCIAL INSURANCE – HEALTH INSURANCE

Employees who are foreign nationals working in Vietnam shall be required to participate in the compulsory social insurance (SI) program if they obtain work permits, practicing certificates, practicing licenses issued in Vietnam, indefinite-term employment contracts, or employment contracts valid for at least one year with employers in Vietnam.

Employers participating in the compulsory social insurance, including foreign or international bodies or organizations operating within the territory of Vietnam; enterprises, cooperatives, single-person households, cooperative associations, other organizations, and persons who are licensed to do business as per laws, shall be required to participate in the compulsory social insurance if they hire and employ personnel to work under employment contracts.

 VISA ON ARRIVAL – VISA EXTENSION

Vietnam Visa on Arrival is an online, alternative way to obtain a visa to visit Vietnam.

After completing the online application form and paying the processing fee, you will receive, via email, your Approval Letter in between one hour to two business days, depending on the status of visa processing you have selected.

Copies of your Approval Letter will also be forwarded on your behalf to Vietnam Immigration checkpoints at each of Vietnam’s three international airports in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang (online visa approval only applies to air travelers who arrive at one of Vietnam’s international airports; travelers arriving by land or sea must apply for a visa through a Vietnam Embassy).

When you arrive in Vietnam, the Immigration officers will have your documents ready and can issue you your entry visa quickly.

A visa extension allows you to stay in Vietnam longer without leaving out. Once you apply this, there will be a new extension visa stamp showing your new date of exit.

TEMPORARY RESIDENT CARD

TRC (Temporary Resident Card) is a document issued by an immigration authority or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a foreign individual who is permitted to reside in Vietnam for a certain period of time. TRC has the same validity as a visa.

VIRTUAL OFFICE

A virtual office gives businesses a physical address and office-related services without the overhead of a long lease and administrative staff. With a virtual office, employees can work from anywhere but still have things like a mailing address, phone answering services, meeting rooms, and videoconferencing without the bloated costs of office space rentals.

DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Individuals who are subject to personal income tax (PIT) in Vietnam are divided into two types: residents and non-residents. Residents are defined as individuals who have been in Vietnam for 183 days or more, or who have a habitual residence in Vietnam. Non-residents, on the other hand, are individuals who do not meet these criteria.

Personal incomes that are subject to PIT include salaries, wages, and other types of income such as income from business, capital investment, real estate assignment, inheritance, and more.

For residents, the taxable income from salaries and wages is calculated after deducting insurance premiums and reductions. The reduction value for a taxpayer and each of their dependents is VND 11 million and VND 4.4 million per month, respectively. The PIT rate for residents is partially progressive, with the lowest tax rate being 5% and the highest tax rate being 35%.

In the case of non-residents, the tax rate of 20% is applied to the total income from salaries and wages, regardless of the amount.

For other types of income, tax rates ranging from 0.1% to 20% are applied based on the specific type of income.