LawyersInVietnam.com shares practical legal guidance from Jurion & Partners Law Firm for foreign individuals, international investors and businesses in Vietnam. Explore corporate and investment matters, commercial disputes, employment, immigration, property and family law. Our articles help you identify legal risks, organize relevant documents and prepare questions for a lawyer. For matters involving Vietnam and another country, start with a clear assessment of the applicable procedure and your priorities.
Enterprise 18/01/2026
Compare a Vietnam LLC and joint stock company, including ownership, governance, capital raising, transfer restrictions and practical structure selection. The suitable form depends on the number of investors, control arrangements and future funding plans. Review the charter and transfer mechanisms before incorporation so the structure supports both operations and eventual exit.
Enterprise 06/12/2025
Review the legal risks of hiring foreign workers in Vietnam, covering work authorization, employment contracts, payroll and ongoing compliance. Employers should align immigration documents, job duties, contract terms and payroll treatment. Changes of employer, role or location may require further review instead of assuming the original approval remains sufficient.
Enterprise 24/01/2026
Understand business licensing in Vietnam, including sector conditions, foreign investment issues, application risks and continuing compliance after approval. Identify each permission required for the actual activity rather than relying only on the company registration. Revisit licensing when ownership, location, operating scope or the regulatory framework changes.
Enterprise 25/01/2026
Avoid service agreement pitfalls by defining scope, deliverables, liability, payment, termination and practical remedies before a dispute arises. Use specific milestones and acceptance records that match the real service. A legal review should connect risk allocation with commercial expectations, evidence of completion and the consequences of delayed or defective performance.
Foreigners 01/03/2026
Check current work permit requirements for foreign employees in Vietnam, including eligibility, exemptions, document preparation and continuing compliance. The applicable route depends on the role, qualifications, employer and assignment. Review the current foreign-worker framework and align permit documents with employment contracts instead of relying on outdated duration thresholds.
Foreigners 17/01/2024
Labor disputes can concern pay, working time, workplace conditions, insurance or termination. The appropriate response depends on the claim and evidence, not simply on which party first raises a complaint. Review the employment contract and relevant policies and identify the specific obligation alleged to have been breached. For a payment claim, prepare a period-by-period calculation. For a conduct or termination issue, preserve the decisions, notices and supporting records.
Foreigners 12/08/2025
Los clientes de habla española que gestionan asuntos relacionados con Vietnam necesitan una exposición clara de los hechos y los documentos pertinentes. Cuando intervienen varios países, conviene distinguir las cuestiones jurídicas, la ubicación de las partes y los procedimientos existentes. Este artículo explica cómo preparar la consulta, organizar traducciones y acordar el alcance del trabajo, los costes y la comunicación con el abogado.
Foreigners 28/02/2024
A foreign employee's final payment should be assessed item by item. Severance allowance, job-loss allowance, unpaid salary and compensation following unlawful termination are different concepts and should not be used interchangeably. Review the ground for ending employment, actual service and relevant exclusions or prior payments. Nationality alone does not answer whether a particular allowance is payable. The contract and payroll history help identify the applicable basis and any additional agreed benefit.
Dispute 22/12/2023
Threats accompanied by demands for money or property require careful and prompt attention. The legal classification depends on the actual conduct and evidence, rather than a generic label such as blackmail used in another legal system. Keep messages, payment demands, account information and records of the events without editing the originals. Avoid unsafe confrontation or public dissemination of private material. Where there is immediate danger, seek assistance from the competent local authority promptly.
Dispute 24/04/2024
A proposed transfer within a housing project requires more than a site visit and a deposit agreement. The buyer should assess the project's legal status and whether the specific transfer can proceed. Request relevant land and project documents, planning information and evidence concerning infrastructure and financial obligations. Identify the investor and any agent's authority. An advertisement for a plot does not establish that the particular transaction is legally available.
Dispute 28/07/2023
Commercial litigation begins with identifying the legal claim, the proper parties and the competent court. A clear chronology and a focused evidence file help turn a business disagreement into a properly defined request for relief. This article outlines the main stages without treating statutory preparation periods as a guaranteed completion date. Businesses should also assess contractual dispute clauses and settlement opportunities before proceedings begin.
Dispute 12/10/2023
Commercial arbitration begins with a valid basis for arbitral jurisdiction. The parties' agreement, the nature of the dispute and the applicable rules should be reviewed before a claim is submitted. Read the clause with the complete contract and any incorporated documents. Identify the institution or ad hoc arrangement, seat, language, number of arbitrators and scope of disputes covered. A dispute-resolution label alone may not resolve uncertainty about the agreed procedure.
Divorce 18/10/2022
An overseas marriage and its recording in Vietnamese civil-status records are related but separate matters. Before seeking divorce, clarify how the marriage is evidenced and recognised, which records are available and whether any preliminary administrative step is needed. The discussion separates legal requirements from practical preparation and identifies the issues to clarify before taking the next step. It explains why the documents, degree of agreement and specific relief requested should guide the approach rather than a general promise about timing or outcome.
Divorce 29/08/2022
Custody decisions focus on the child's interests and the parents' actual ability to provide care. A higher income alone does not determine the outcome; daily involvement, stability, education, health and the child's age can all be relevant. The discussion considers the child’s welfare, the evidence parents can prepare and the practical effect of the proposed arrangement. It also distinguishes direct care from continuing support and contact obligations, so the request can be assessed on its own facts.
Divorce 07/02/2023
A property dispute may remain after the marriage has ended. Resolving it requires a careful inventory, proof of how each asset was acquired and consideration of any earlier agreement or judgment, rather than an assumption that the divorce divided everything. The discussion considers the acquisition records, agreements and financial evidence that can affect the assessment. It separates ownership questions from the practical implementation of a settlement and highlights why assumptions about equal shares or liability should be checked against the facts.
Divorce 07/08/2023
A child custody dispute involving another country requires careful consideration of the child's welfare, existing orders, residence and any proposed relocation. An overseas element does not create a single automatic route for every family. The discussion explains why the countries involved and the available procedures must be checked individually. It avoids assuming that an international convention applies or that a foreign order can be enforced without further review.
Investment 12/09/2023
A creditor's need to recover an unpaid debt does not justify threats, pressure tactics or the use of a prohibited business service. A restriction on the debt collection service business is different from the lawful enforcement of a creditor's contractual rights. Identify the contract, delivery or transfer of funds, maturity date and payments already made. A disputed invoice, an overdue loan and a debt acknowledged in a settlement require different factual analysis. Check who owes the debt and whether the claimant has standing to demand payment.
Investment 10/10/2023
Foreign investment registration should follow a clear understanding of the project. A new company, an acquisition and a cooperation arrangement do not necessarily use the same procedure or approval sequence. Define the activities, location, capital, ownership and implementation plan. Review market-access conditions and whether investment-policy approval, project registration or an acquisition procedure applies. Avoid relying on an old ownership percentage as a universal test for every transaction.
Investment 16/12/2023
The term investment licence can conceal several different procedures. A project may involve investment-policy approval, an investment registration certificate, enterprise registration and sector permissions, depending on the current framework and its facts. Describe the activity, investor, ownership, location and scale. Determine which procedures apply and which authority handles each. An approval described in general commercial language should not be treated as a universal document authorizing every project.
Investment 26/09/2023
Investment incentives depend on the project and the applicable legal conditions, rather than the investor's expectation of a tax saving. A project may need to establish its eligibility and complete procedures with the authority responsible for the particular benefit. Separate corporate income tax, import-duty, land-related and other benefits. Review the sector, location, project scale and any qualifying certification. An incentive mentioned in an investment document should be checked against the detailed rules governing its application.