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Charter capital: Key considerations for foreign investors establishing a company in Vietnam

Charter capital is an important consideration for foreign investors establishing a company in Vietnam. Determining the appropriate charter capital involves not only the capital contribution commitments of the owner, members or shareholders, but also the company’s financial capacity and compliance obligations.

29/10/2026

Can a Foreign Parent Get Custody in Vietnam?

Yes, a foreign parent can get custody of their child in Vietnam. Many foreign parents assume the opposite, that a Vietnamese court will naturally favour the Vietnamese parent and that being a foreigner puts them out of the running before they start. That assumption is understandable, and it is wrong. Vietnamese law does not decide custody on nationality. It decides on what is best for the child, and a foreign parent stands to be judged by the same measure as anyone else.

28/10/2026

Must single-member limited liability companies declare their beneficial owners?

The requirements for declaring beneficial owners raise various questions for different types of enterprises, particularly companies with only one owner. Must single-member limited liability companies declare their beneficial owners?

23/10/2026

Order of priority for declaring beneficial owners of enterprises in 2026

Identifying and declaring information on beneficial owners is an important obligation of enterprises under the law. What is the latest prescribed order for declaring beneficial owners of enterprises in 2026?

21/10/2026

How much tax do individuals engaged in affiliate marketing pay?

Individuals engaged in affiliate marketing who earn income from commissions, advertising and other sources must fulfill their tax liabilities in accordance with regulations. How much tax must these individuals pay?

20/10/2026

Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals: Rights and obligations

Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam need to know which agencies or organizations they may request support from when their rights and interests are affected, as well as what they must do after entering into a labor contract.

16/10/2026

Key changes under Decree 371/2026 on recruiting Vietnamese workers for foreign organizations

Decree No. 371/2026/ND-CP detailing the recruitment and management of Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam, effective from November 15, 2026, introduces several changes concerning the reporting responsibilities of the parties involved in recruitment.

15/10/2026

Party resolution broadens scope of national security protection: experts

The resolution on national security strategy provides a broader approach to protecting national security for a period in which technological advance, economic interdependence and non-traditional security risks are increasingly interconnected.

13/10/2026

How does Circular No. 118/2026/TT-BTC regulate the application of International Accounting Standards in Vietnam?

How does Circular No. 118/2026/TT-BTC regulate the application of International Accounting Standards in Vietnam? Which enterprises may choose to apply these Standards, and what principles must they follow?

10/10/2026

Urban Development Law lays foundation for formation of new growth poles

The Urban Development Law is expected to unlock resources and enable Vietnamese cities to develop on the basis of productivity, technology and regional connectivity and become new growth poles of the economy.

05/10/2026

List of Decrees taking effect in October 2026

A number of new Decrees officially take effect from October 1, 2026, directly affecting various areas. Below is a list of Decrees taking effect in October 2026.

30/09/2026

Hot policies take effect in October 2026

A roundup of key new policies and regulations taking effect in October 2026, covering banking, social policies, taxation, investment, and other areas of interest to individuals and businesses.

29/09/2026

10 new points of the 2026 amended Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers

The 2026 amended Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers has amended and supplemented various regulations on worker source preparation, training fees, recruitment, contracts, licenses, and responsibilities of enterprises providing the service of sending Vietnamese workers abroad as guest workers.

25/09/2026

New points of Circular No. 48/2026/TT-BCT on tariff quota-based import procedures

Circular No. 48/2026/TT-BCT introduces a number of new regulations on procedures for importing goods under tariff quotas, covering dossiers, procedures, and the confirmation of tariff quotas for traders.

24/09/2026

Education-related laws expected to improve Vietnam’s education system

Bearing the expectation of modernising the national education system, three major laws concerning education are likely to remove long-standing bottlenecks and lay a sustainable policy foundation for the country’s long-term development.

12/09/2026

Types of enterprises foreign investors when establishing economic organizations in Vietnam

When investing in Vietnam, choosing the appropriate type of enterprise is one of the key legal decisions to be made from the early stages of an investment project. Each type of enterprise differs in terms of its organizational structure, liability regime, capital mobilization capacity, and flexibility in corporate governance. Therefore, investors should carefully consider the model that is most suitable for the scale of the project, the number of members, and their long-term development orientation.

11/09/2026