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After a protracted period of deliberation, the Vietnamese government ultimately passed the Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection (Decree 13) on 17 April 2023. Decree 13 is a landmark legal instrument that integrates all of Vietnam’s dispara
In April 2023 the Ministry of Finance introduced a draft policy to reduce VAT in Vietnam. Previously, the Vietnamese Government had implemented in 2022 a temporary VAT reduction, through Decree 15/2022/ND-CP (Decree 15), which reduced VAT from 10% to 8% i
The Vietnamese domestic economy continues to grow and is considered by many as one of the leading growth markets in Southeast Asia and globally. Accordingly, Vietnam has continued to attract foreign investors invest and expand their trading and retail act
Organisations and individual taxpayers in Vietnam should be aware of the guidance outlined by the Vietnam Ministry of Finance and General Department of Taxation when completing annual finalisations.
Intellectual property protections are one of the key factors driving investors’ decisions when entering Vietnam. A solid legal framework covering the rights and protection mechanism for investors who are seeking to create value in the market is essential
Foreign NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) have a history of providing aid and support to Vietnam in many areas, particularly where socio-economic development has been needed the most. Focus areas have included healthcare, education, agricultural
Labour and human resource compliance is one of the most complex matters for international investors operating in Vietnam, due to the significant regulatory requirements and the differing rules and processes governing labour management.
International investors are taking advantage of the consistent growth opportunities available in Vietnam, and when their investments and local entities become obsolete or require changes within their statutory structure, they often seek to undertake a com
In order to further align its policies with the international community standards and personal data protection best practices, the Vietnamese authorities have recently released a significant Decree covering key elements on data security. The contents of t
With significant numbers of new foreign-invested enterprises established and expanded each year, the Vietnam government utilises methods to manage to ensure that investment projects are operating following the investment scheme as planned. One of the mana
One of the main concerns for investors seeking to enter the market in Vietnam and establish a formal presence is choosing the statutory management positions in the corporate entity. Understanding these statutory positions and management roles within the c
The ongoing digital transformation in Vietnam, which was intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to electronic signatures (E-Signatures) being a common talking point, due to them being an invaluable tool used by businesses across the world. Vietnam
Decree 41 abolishes requirements to separate invoicing of goods/ services entitled to reduced VAT of 8%On 20 June 2022, the Vietnamese Government issued Decree 41/2022/ND-CP amending some provisions o
Responding to the expectations of employees during the past two years, on 12th June, 2022 the Vietnamese Government issued Decree 38/2022/ND-CP with many notable changes related to the Minimum Monthly Wages in the coming time.
On 28 May 2022, the Government released the Decree 34/2022/ND-CP (Decree 34) on payment deadline extension for Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and land rental in 2022. This belongs to one of the financial and
Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s great success stories, backed by stable political system, commitment to sustainable growth, relatively low inflation, strong FDI inflows, youthful and digital population, and strong manufacturing sector. In addition, t
On 12 April 2022, Vietnam’s National Wage Council finalised their proposal to increase Minimum Monthly Wage for employees in Vietnam at an average of 6% across the 4 regions, effective from 1 July 2022. This increase is subject to the Prime Minister’s fin
In 2021, the situation in Vietnam regarding the COVID-19 outbreak grew more complex and negatively affected trade and production activities across the country, resulting in slow economic growth in 2021. To support the socio-economic development recovery p
From 1 January 2022, foreign individuals working in Vietnam and their employers are required to fully participate in Vietnam’s compulsory Social Insurance program, resulting in an increase in the social insurance contributions for both employers and emplo
Enabled by the e-commerce rise in 2020 and 2021, Financial Technology became one of the fastest growing business sectors globally, with Vietnam at the forefront of Fintech growth. In the following insight, we present the scalability potential and the chal
