Vietnam continues to attract foreign investors, but beneath its dynamic growth lie complex legal challenges. This article highlights the 10 most common mistakes investors make under Vietnam’s Law on Investment and Law on Enterprises — and offers practical guidance to avoid them.

Luật Quảng Cáo sửa đổi 2025 của Việt Nam (Luật số 75/2025/QH15), có hiệu lực từ ngày 1/1/2026, đánh dấu bước ngoặt trong quản lý quảng cáo số. Các quy định mới mở rộng phạm vi điều chỉnh lên mạng xã hội, siết chặt nghĩa vụ của KOL/KOC, và lần đầu tiên áp dụng trách nhiệm hình sự cho tổ chức vi phạm. Doanh nghiệp cần nhanh chóng rà soát tuân thủ, điều chỉnh hợp đồng và xây dựng chiến lược truyền thông phù hợp để thích ứng hiệu quả.

Endorsement contracts are powerful tools for brand growth but require careful legal planning in Vietnam. This article highlights essential clauses, regulatory compliance issues, reputation management, and best practices for drafting, monitoring, and enforcing brand ambassadorship agreements. Businesses can better protect their interests while building sustainable partnerships.

Vietnam has officially legalized the ownership and use of digital assets with the passing of the Digital Technology Industry Law 2025. This groundbreaking legislation regulates digital assets, AI, and semiconductors, providing a unified legal framework to accelerate digital transformation. With over 17 million Vietnamese holding crypto assets and annual transactions exceeding USD 100 billion, the law marks a milestone for Vietnam’s ambition to become a global digital technolo

Vietnam’s franchise sector offers strong opportunities, but foreign franchisors must first comply with strict registration and compliance requirements. This article outlines Vietnam’s franchising legal framework, registration procedures, documentation, and strategic considerations for successful market entry.

Vietnam’s new Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) introduces a stricter legal framework for personal data processing, requiring mandatory DPIAs, cross-border transfer assessments, and tougher consent rules. Effective January 1, 2026.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing major reforms to streamline foreign employment. The new Draft Decree would reduce work permit processing times, extend exemptions, and simplify procedures for employers.

Vietnam’s revised Advertising Law, which has effect from Jan 2026, introduces sweeping changes across digital platforms, influencer marketing, and corporate liability. Learn what businesses must do to remain compliant and avoid penalties

Vietnam’s new UBO regulations under the Amended Law on Enterprise 2025 and Decree 168/2025 mandate businesses to disclose beneficial ownership information. This guide explains key definitions, reporting obligations, penalties for non-compliance, and how enterprises can prepare for full compliance starting July 1, 2025.

Vietnam’s newly amended Corporate Income Tax Law, effective from October 2025, marks a major shift in the country’s tax regime. Key updates include preferential tax rates for SMEs, a groundbreaking approach to taxing capital gains for non-resident investors, tightened rules on deductible expenses, and alignment with global minimum tax initiatives. This comprehensive analysis outlines what businesses need to know—and how to strategically respond—to thrive in Vietnam’s fast-evo

New regulations simplify Vietnam's indirect investment framework The State Bank of Vietnam has introduced Circular No. 03/2025/TT-NHNN, bringing significant changes to indirect investment capital accounts (IICAs) for foreign investors. The update allows Vietnamese residents to use VND payment accounts for investments, permits additional IICAs for specific investor types, and removes document legalization requirements. Foreign investors with 50-51% enterprise ownership must tr

Từ 1/1/2026, Việt Nam sẽ chính thức bỏ thuế khoán đối với hộ kinh doanh – đánh dấu bước chuyển lớn trong chính sách thuế và quản lý kinh doanh cá thể. Bài viết phân tích lộ trình thay đổi, so sánh chi phí – lợi ích giữa việc duy trì hộ kinh doanh hay chuyển sang doanh nghiệp, giúp bạn chuẩn bị tốt cho giai đoạn mới.

Planning to expand or exit your business in Vietnam? Van Pham LLC guides you through company formation, representative office setup, compliance, and dissolution—ensuring every step is legally sound and efficient.

This article provides a practical legal guide on how to start and operate a wine retail business in Vietnam. It covers key steps such as setting up the business, meeting regulatory conditions, obtaining the Wine Retail License, and maintaining ongoing compliance with local laws.

Redundancy in Vietnam is regulated by law and must follow strict procedures. Employers cannot dismiss employees on maternity leave, during lawful absences, or while under disciplinary review. Violations may lead to penalties and reinstatement orders. Careful planning and legal compliance are essential.

Corporate restructuring is a vital strategy for businesses in Vietnam to adapt, grow, or improve efficiency. Governed by the Law on Enterprise and Law on Investment, restructuring can take forms like mergers, splits, acquisitions, or changes in company type. This article outlines the legal framework, procedures, tax implications, and key considerations for business owners and investors navigating restructuring in Vietnam.

Force Majeure under CISG and Vietnamese law offers relief when unforeseeable events disrupt trade. CISG requires impediments beyond control and timely notice. Vietnamese law adds strict proof and mitigation duties. Import-export businesses should include clear FM clauses and keep evidence ready. Don’t wait until a dispute arises - review your contracts now!

VN e-invoice rules change June 2025. New eligibility, timing, errors. Stay compliant with Decree 70.

A summary guide on VAT refund eligibility, limits, and processes for export businesses to optimize tax benefits and ensure compliance.

Learn how to optimize costs and ensure tax compliance when building employee benefits policies in Vietnam. This article provides detailed in