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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 14/07/2023
An employee who disputes dismissal should preserve the decision, employment contract, disciplinary notices and payroll records before choosing how to challenge it. The legal grounds and procedure matter as much as the employer's description of the misconduct. The discussion explains the issues to review with a lawyer, including evidence of misconduct, participation in the disciplinary process and the remedies sought, without assuming that every dismissal produces the same result.
Enterprise 01/11/2023
A business can encounter legal risks when it is established and as its activities develop. Registration is an initial step; it does not replace ongoing review of contracts, governance, employment and operating conditions. Compare the registered activities with the goods or services supplied, the premises used and the staff employed. Check corporate decisions and the authority of those signing contracts. Sector conditions and capital requirements should be assessed for the actual activity rather than copied from an old general checklist.
Enterprise 27/03/2026
Review internal labor rules in Vietnam, including written policies, mandatory contents, consultation, registration and practical disciplinary risk control. Policies should match the employer's workforce and actual operations. Before relying on a disciplinary rule, confirm that the required consultation, communication, registration and supporting records have been handled correctly.
Enterprise 05/09/2023
Couples planning a marriage involving a foreign national should check eligibility and document requirements before making travel or ceremony arrangements. A wedding celebration and a legally registered marriage serve different purposes. The guide helps couples identify the facts and records to discuss before applying. It replaces incorrect age assumptions and avoids treating parental or guardian consent as a substitute for legal eligibility.
Foreigners 12/09/2023
A foreign worker should not assume that a senior title, short assignment or intra-company transfer automatically removes the need for a work permit. Eligibility depends on the applicable exemption and the facts of the proposed work. Review the employer, position, location, assignment period and evidence supporting the claimed category. Some situations require confirmation or notification even when a permit is not required. A contract describing a person as exempt is not a substitute for the applicable legal conditions.
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 05/10/2022
A consensual international divorce works best when both spouses understand the required documents and participation arrangements. The joint file should explain the marriage and the agreed child or financial terms, while identifying any overseas records that need formal preparation. The discussion explains the preparation issues that international families should consider before filing. It connects document readiness with procedural requirements and highlights the need to assess overseas residence, service and practical participation without assuming that every case follows the same timetable.
Foreigners 11/11/2024
Consular legalization concerns the formal recognition of signatures, seals or official capacity on a document for use abroad. It does not, by itself, confirm the truth of every statement or establish that a marriage application meets all substantive conditions. Identify the record required for the actual registration procedure and obtain it from the appropriate source. Review validity, name consistency and whether an exemption from legalization applies. An apostille issued abroad should not be assumed sufficient for use in Vietnam without checking the applicable framework.
Dispute 28/11/2023
International investment disputes can arise under a contract, domestic law or an applicable investment treaty. A commercial disagreement with a local partner is different from a claim against a state under a treaty. Review the investor's nationality, ownership structure, investment documents and the measures complained of. Treaty protections and dispute mechanisms depend on the particular instrument and its conditions. An unfavorable business result alone does not establish a treaty breach.
Dispute 07/08/2023
Some individual labour disputes are exempt from the usual requirement for prior labour mediation. Identifying the type of claim and applicable time limit is essential before deciding how and where to file. The article distinguishes an exemption from mediation from the wider requirements for a valid lawsuit. Employment documents, the challenged decision and the remedy requested should be reviewed together before proceedings begin.
Dispute 10/10/2023
An intellectual property dispute may concern ownership, a licence, unauthorized use or the scope of protection. Copyright, trademarks, patents and confidential business information raise different evidence and enforcement questions. Identify who owns the right and collect registrations, creation records, assignments or licence terms. Document how the other party used the material, sign or technology and distinguish suspected infringement from a disagreement about a contract.
Dispute 19/09/2026
Organize evidence before dispute proceedings in Vietnam, including contracts, electronic communications, losses, authority records and procedural review. Link each record to the facts that need proof instead of submitting an unstructured archive. Early review helps protect originals, identify missing materials and compare settlement, arbitration and court options.
Divorce 06/09/2022
The unilateral route allows a spouse to seek divorce without the other's agreement, subject to the applicable legal conditions. The case should explain the marital breakdown and address any requests about children, property and debts with appropriate evidence. 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 22/10/2022
The historical year in this article's title should not be used to select today's court or document requirements. A current case requires an updated jurisdiction check, a clear choice of procedure and documents reflecting the spouses' present circumstances. 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 05/10/2022
Where a foreign spouse does not agree to divorce, the applicant must still satisfy the legal grounds and procedural requirements. Reliable marriage records, the respondent's location and evidence supporting the requested child or property orders are especially important. The discussion explains the preparation issues that international families should consider before filing. It connects document readiness with procedural requirements and highlights the need to assess overseas residence, service and practical participation without assuming that every case follows the same timetable.
Divorce 10/10/2022
Consensual divorce can be more focused when the spouses have genuinely resolved the relevant issues. Its duration still depends on document preparation, court review and participation, so a general estimate should not be treated as a guaranteed completion date. 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.
Investment 13/11/2023
A construction investment project requires a coordinated legal and technical plan. The appropriate documents and approvals depend on the project, funding, site and nature of the works. Review the proposed land use, planning status, investment arrangements and technical studies. Identify which design, environmental, fire-safety and construction requirements apply. Work with technical advisers so the legal filing reflects the actual design and intended operation.
Investment 04/01/2024
BCC refers to a Business Cooperation Contract, while Build-Transfer-Operate is commonly abbreviated BTO. These are different concepts. The intended structure must be clarified before a legal assessment can be meaningful. A business cooperation contract sets out cooperation between investors without creating a new economic organization for that arrangement. A BTO infrastructure project involves a different public-private project structure. The parties, project and legal framework should be identified rather than combining the two descriptions.
Investment 24/07/2026
Review employment law issues for foreign companies in Vietnam, from contracts and internal rules to work permits, termination and labor dispute planning. Coordinate management, HR and legal records before hiring or restructuring. International policies should be adapted to the local employment relationship and supported by consistent documents and a lawful decision process.
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.
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