As economic cooperation between China and Vietnam continues to strengthen, more Chinese investors, entrepreneurs, technical specialists, and business executives are relocating to Vietnam to support manufacturing, trading, logistics, and service operations. For foreign nationals planning to stay in Vietnam beyond the validity period of a standard visa, obtaining a Vietnam TRC (Temporary Residence Card) is often one of the most important immigration steps. Beyond providing lega

Vietnam remains one of Southeast Asia's most attractive investment destinations due to its strategic location, competitive workforce, and extensive free trade agreement network. However, the compliance landscape has become significantly more complex, forcing foreign companies to navigate: Electronic tax administration systems Digital invoice requirements Social insurance compliance Cross-border transaction documentation Transfer pricing obligations Global Minimum Tax implicat

When establishing a company in Vietnam, one of the most important decisions foreign investors must make is appointing a legal representative. While many investors view this role as a simple registration requirement, the legal representative is actually one of the most influential positions within the corporate governance structure. A legal representative serves as the official individual authorized to act on behalf of the company in transactions, regulatory procedures, and le

Vietnam is implementing a significant regulatory change aimed at streamlining its investment landscape. Under Resolution No. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP, the government will officially reduce the number of conditional business lines from 198 to 142 sectors, effective from July 1, 2026. This legislative update, widely discussed under the topic "Vietnam Cuts Conditional Business Lines," represents an ongoing effort to cut administrative burdens for enterprises operating across the country

Vietnam is entering a new phase of labor administration digitalization. With the issuance of Circular 08/2026/TT-BNV and the implementation of Decree 337/2025/ND-CP, the country is establishing a comprehensive legal framework governing electronic labor contracts, identity verification, contract authentication, and centralized labor contract management. The new framework is expected to significantly impact how businesses recruit, onboard, manage, and document employment relati

Electronic Labor Contracts in Vietnam are becoming increasingly common as employers modernize HR operations, adopt remote onboarding, and reduce paper-based administration. For companies managing employees across multiple provinces or business locations, electronic contracts can make recruitment faster, more consistent, and easier to control. However, legal recognition does not mean employers can treat electronic labor contracts casually. The real issue is not only whether th