The repatriation of profits through dividend payments is an important element to any foreign investment in Vietnam. The good news is that the process is not overly complicated, provided that the appropriate ongoing compliance procedures are undertaken by

On October 19, 2019, the National Assembly of Vietnam approved amendments to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (“Law”). The amended Law was formally issued on 25 November 2019 (Law 51/2019/QH14 on amending and supplem

Employment and labour compliance in Vietnam is an area that can cause confusion and uncertainty to foreign investors entering and operating in Vietnam. In this article we cover the key steps, practical processes and procedures which companies need to foll

On 6 September 2019 significant changes come into effect regarding Capital Accounts and capital flows for foreign investors in Vietnam, including transitional arrangements for certain existing investors. This Client Alert looks at the changes, and details

The Vietnamese Government released Decree 143/2018/ND-CP (“Decree 143”) on 15 October 2018, providing the long awaited guidance for the implementation of Social Insurance obligations for foreign employees working in Vietnam.

At the present time, foreign individuals working in Vietnam are only subject to compulsory government Health Insurance and Personal Income Tax on their salary. However, changes from 1 January 2018 will result in Social Insurance becoming compulsory for mo

As globalisation advances, Vietnam is increasingly recognised as an attractive and feasible destination for foreign investors to expand or establish operations.

Establishing a company in Vietnam is a significant step for many foreign investors, and hopefully the beginning of a successful business undertaking. Anyone that has gone through the process of preparing for and submitting an IRC application (Investment R

Changes were released earlier this year, affecting the recording and processing of foreign sourced loans by Vietnamese companies. This Client Update looks at what these changes mean to Vietnamese entities, and what business managers/owners need to be