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Improper use of registered trademarks in Vietnam – Risks and solutions

After a number of years of commercializing the branded products, many trademark owners wish to refresh the look of their brands by modifying certain elements to make the mark more noticeable and approachable to the general public. Most of them believe that because they have registered a trademark, they are free to use it in whatever way they choose. This simplistic way of thinking results from a neglect for or insufficient understanding of the intellectual property requirements, which cost the trademark owner a hefty price.

27/10/2022

Infographic: The State Bank of Vietnam increases interest rates from October 25, 2022

On October 24, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Decisions which relate to the increase of interest rates from October 25, 2022. So, how are these interest rates adjusted to increase?

26/10/2022

Does the personal income tax collection subject to monthly or quarterly declaration?

Monthly or quarterly personal income tax declaration is very important because it decides the responsibility for submitting the taxpayer’s declaration and payment and the periodical jobs that every accountant must do.

26/10/2022

What is the tax withholding of personal income tax? Must have tax declaration for not incurring withholding tax?

Tax withholding of personal income tax is applicable to various income taxes. Tax withholding for incomes from wages, and salaries is a quarterly and monthly temporary payment. So, what is the tax withholding of personal income tax? Must have tax declaration for not withholding tax?

25/10/2022

Calculation of enterprise income tax from capital transfer

Incomes from the capital transfer are the other income when calculating the enterprise income tax. It is necessary to know the calculation of the enterprise income tax from the capital transfer.

24/10/2022

Infographic: 8 benefits for female employees raising a child under 12 years old

Labor Code and other relevant Laws as well as guiding documents prescribe favors for female employees in order to create good conditions for them to have enough time and health for caring for children under 12 years old. Here are 8 benefits for female employees raising a child under 12 years old.

24/10/2022

Force employees to take off work to use up their leaves, is it legal?

Many employers require employees to take off work to use up their leaves in order not to pay a wage amount for the untaken leave days. Force employees to take off work to use up their leaves, is it legal?

21/10/2022

[Latest] The level of disaster management fund payment for employees

In order to support the activities in disaster prevention and fighting, employers and employees all pay for the disaster management fund in case the state budget cannot satisfy all the requirements.  So, what is the level of disaster management fund payment for employees?

19/10/2022

Social insurance premium is lower than the actual wage: Is it illegal for enterprises?

Social insurance premium for an employee is a great expenditure for every enterprise. Many enterprises contribute lower social insurance premiums than the actual wage. Is it illegal for enterprises?

17/10/2022

Should a foreign company open branch or representative office?

Foreign companies have the right to establish branches or representative offices in Vietnam.

13/10/2022

Regulations of foreign enterprises in Enterprise Law 2020

Foreign investors are eligible to have an investment in Vietnam in the form of economic organizations establishment including enterprise establishment. Currently, Law on Enterprise 2020 has been having many effects on enterprise establishment in Vietnam.

11/10/2022

Public holiday leaves of foreign employees in Vietnam

Foreign employees are taking important roles in the insufficient conditions of human resources in Vietnam over the past time. How do Vietnamese laws ensure their rights by public holiday leaves? 

10/10/2022

How to determine the natural resource volume used for royalties calculation?

In order to get the royalties amount payable in a period, beside royalties calculation price of natural resources and royalties rate, the volume of royalties-liable natural resources is also necessary to determine. The determination of the natural resource volume used for royalties calculation is prescribed as follows:

08/10/2022

How many days do employees have for personal leaves?

The Labor Code also prescribes personal leaves which help employees to solve personal problems besides other leaves such as Tet holiday, and vacations. So how many days do employees have for personal leaves?

07/10/2022

Every enterprise must know: Working schedule on labor - insurance

LuatVietnam shall supply the details on work performance in labor and insurance in order to help enterprises to perform work in labor and insurance before the deadlines.

06/10/2022

8 subjects entitled to monthly social allowances: Who are they?

A monthly social allowance is one of the State’s support policies for people who have difficult and extremely difficult circumstances. Here is the information on the subjects entitled to monthly social allowances in accordance with law provisions.

06/10/2022